Nov 14, 2018 8:01:33 AM
Innovation thrives in environments where new ideas are welcomed, where it’s okay to take risks — and where it’s okay fail. Organizations that are in the habit of valuing outcomes over effort may be squashing employees’ most innovative ideas before they even have a chance. This organizational attitude won’t change overnight, but it is possible to take immediate action to encourage innovation by cultivating a feedback culture.
Topics: development, culture, manager development
Nov 6, 2018 9:00:02 AM
In the not-so-distant past, managers had a heavy hand in directing work. They told employees exactly what to do, how to do it, and when. Most of the time, managers supervised work as it happened and were in charge of small groups of employees who were all in one place and whose work was the same from day to day.
Topics: managing, performance improvement, development
Apr 1, 2017 5:12:49 PM
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Mar 10, 2017 2:48:00 PM
Working in a knowledge economy, it's all about the people — work gets done through people. Therefore, successful leaders must have effective practices and methods for helping people adapt to new ways of work. One fundamental in this domain of action is for leaders to understand the difference between change and transitions.
Topics: change, plan, communications, transition, purpose, picture, part, Four Ps
Apr 25, 2016 12:04:21 PM
Stress is a detriment to any work environment. This widespread epidemic costs businesses nearly $300 billion every year in medical expenses and lost productivity. Many managers and CEOs believe stress is a natural part of the business world, and because of this antiquated mindset, they don’t take action to reduce it. But the anxiety your team feels is not necessary--it’s often a product of job fit, or misalignment.
Simply put, your company may not have the right people in the right roles, which is creating stress among your employees. The good news: there’s a way to fix it.
Topics: HR, hiring, Stress, development, Predictive analytics
