MKR Development

MKR Development We help organizations develop workplaces that work—at every level.

Some people catch what’s happening in a conversation right away.The rest of us, unfortunately, have to figure it out lat...
05/28/2026

Some people catch what’s happening in a conversation right away.
The rest of us, unfortunately, have to figure it out later.

On the drive home.
Or the next day.
That gap matters more than we think.

It shapes how conversations go, how people respond, and how work feels day to day.
If you have ever walked out of a conversation wishing you handled it differently, catch our July Midday Lunch & Learn : Reading The Room & Understanding The Moment.

Register here: https://calendly.com/mkrdevelopment/mkrmidday

You may think you need a large budget to support your people, but you don’t. A lot of small businesses assume benefits l...
05/26/2026

You may think you need a large budget to support your people, but you don’t. A lot of small businesses assume benefits like EAPs are out of reach. But support can look different.

It might be a partnership with a local counselor.
A financial workshop through a credit union.
A discounted gym membership.

The point is being intentional.

Mental health, finances, and stress all show up at work whether you plan for them or not.
Supporting your people is part of how the business runs.

By the time most workplace issues get addressed, they’ve already caused major problems. The patterns are set. The frustr...
05/21/2026

By the time most workplace issues get addressed, they’ve already caused major problems. The patterns are set. The frustration is there. People start working around things instead of fixing them.

That’s why we created space for these conversations earlier. As we plan upcoming MKR Midday sessions, we want to focus on what leaders are actually dealing with right now.

What’s showing up on your team that needs more attention?

Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/NDxh9ouNN4CtUi1h9

A lot of what looks like a people problem is actually a clarity problem.As companies grow, things get harder, decisions ...
05/19/2026

A lot of what looks like a people problem is actually a clarity problem.

As companies grow, things get harder, decisions slow down, accountability gets inconsistent, culture starts to drift. Most of the time, it comes back to unclear roles, ownership, and expectations.

That’s where structure matters.

If things feel heavier than they should, ask: What hasn’t been clearly defined yet?

Most workplace issues do not start big. They build over time.A comment that crosses the line. A shift in tone. Something...
05/18/2026

Most workplace issues do not start big. They build over time.
A comment that crosses the line. A shift in tone. Something that gets ignored one too many times.

Eventually, that becomes the work environment.

In our June Midday discussion, we’ll tackle how Civility in the Workplace plays a bigger role than people think.

When it slips, collaboration gets harder, conversations get avoided, and performance starts to dip.

Register here: https://calendly.com/mkrdevelopment/mkrmidday

05/15/2026

The people side of business is the business. When leadership, structure, and culture work together, organizations move differently.

If your workplace systems are no longer supporting the kind of culture, performance, or growth you want to see, it may be time to rethink how the work is working.

Let’s build a workplace that works at every level.

May’s MKR Midday filled up quickly! That usually tells us one thing: people are looking for space to talk about work in ...
05/13/2026

May’s MKR Midday filled up quickly! That usually tells us one thing: people are looking for space to talk about work in a more real, practical way.

When workplace issues go unaddressed, they don’t go away. They repeat.
That’s why our MKR Midday sessions stay small and focused. People need space to talk through what is actually happening at work.

In June, we are focusing on Civility in the Workplace.

Not surface-level politeness. Real day-to-day behavior.
How people communicate
How frustration shows up
How feedback is handled

When that breaks down, performance usually follows.

Register here: https://calendly.com/mkrdevelopment/mkrmidday

Your team is always learning from you, even when you’re not trying to teach anything. Your follow-up, your consistency, ...
05/11/2026

Your team is always learning from you, even when you’re not trying to teach anything. Your follow-up, your consistency, what you address, what you ignore… it all adds up.

Over time, people adjust to your patterns more than your expectations. So if performance or accountability feels off, it’s worth asking:

What have I been reinforcing without realizing it?

Mental health support at work doesn’t help if employees don’t know how to use it.Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are...
05/05/2026

Mental health support at work doesn’t help if employees don’t know how to use it.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are often introduced once, buried in a handbook, and only revisited in a crisis. But they’re meant to support everyday challenges—stress, finances, family issues, burnout, and conflict.

This isn’t just a benefits conversation. It’s a business one.
If people don’t understand or trust the support, they won’t use it.

This month, take a closer look at how your EAP is actually showing up:
Are people aware of it?
Do they know when to use it?
Is it talked about more than once?

Benefits only work when people use them.
What’s one way your organization reinforces them consistently?

Our beloved CEO, drmechelleroberthon, led a sold out session at the Acadiana Women’s Network luncheon titled Culture At ...
03/30/2026

Our beloved CEO, drmechelleroberthon, led a sold out session at the Acadiana Women’s Network luncheon titled Culture At Work and Not on The Walls. Women professionals from across industries showed up ready to challenge the usual talking points and get honest about what workplace culture actually looks like day to day.

Dr. Rob broke down the gap between what companies say about culture and what employees experience, called out some of the most overused workplace clichés, and focused on what people can control in how they show up at work. The conversation also pushed into what organizations must own, starting with being intentional in building a clear culture strategy instead of hoping one forms on its own.

Thank you to JD Bank and Michell Ezell for sponsoring, and to One Acadiana for hosting and having us!!

Seats are moving quickly for MKR Midday, and a few sessions are already filling up.What are you waiting for?Know someone...
03/27/2026

Seats are moving quickly for MKR Midday, and a few sessions are already filling up.

What are you waiting for?

Know someone who attended Session One? Ask them what they enjoyed most. The feedback has been strong, and the conversations have been even better.

Session 2, Crucial Conversations (Lite), is officially sold out 🚨 . But there are still a few seats remaining in the upcoming sessions, and you’ll want to move quickly.

May: Repairing Damaged Working Relationships

When workplace relationships break down, productivity and morale often follow. This session focuses on how to address tension, rebuild trust, and move working relationships in a healthier direction.

June: Civility In The Workplace

Civility is more than politeness. It’s the standard of professionalism that keeps teams productive and relationships strong. We’ll explore how everyday behavior shapes culture and how to address uncivil behavior directly.

July: Reading The Room & Understanding The Moment

The ability to read the room is a powerful professional skill. This session focuses on how awareness of people, context, and timing can help you communicate and respond more effectively.

Each session is intentionally small to keep the conversation meaningful.

Seats are limited. Sessions are going quickly.

Looking forward to seeing you at MKR Midday.

Register here: https://calendly.com/mkrdevelopment/mkrmidday

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