2010 May
Be a Change Management Rocket Scientist
May 17, 2010 0 Comments
When you get down to it, change management is a pretty “soft science” – a combination of ideas from organizational psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology (and some other things ending in “ology” that I can’t remember). This, however, does not impress our friends in the “hard Read More
3 Tips for Being The Best Boss You Can Be!
May 14, 2010 0 Comments
What makes a great boss? It is something to do with personal likability, gaining respect from people, and getting results! Does it have anything to do with their leadership style or methods of disciplining employees? Well, it has a little something to do with all Read More
Book Review: The Yes Factor – Secrets of Persuasive Communication
May 13, 2010 0 Comments
Why do so many authors purport to reveal secretes of various kinds in their new books? I think if I had secrets—perhaps the secrets to a better body or longer life, greater happiness, or more persuasive communication—I would not waste my time and go straight Read More
Cultural Intelligence – Or The Art Of Avoiding “FARTFULLNESS”
May 12, 2010 0 Comments
We all know that intelligence is a good thing; however, it seems that new “flavors” of intelligence pop-up with annoying regularity. A few years ago it was emotional intelligence – this was cited as a “must have” for successful organizational players. Then we had social Read More
4 Ways To Get Employees Excited About Their Work
May 10, 2010 0 Comments
These words of wisdom are from the Zig Ziglar who was talking in the 1960′s about employee motivation in times of change – but his words seem to apply as much today as they did back then. The work climate in many organizations is not Read More
Anti-Intruder Training for your Brain!
May 7, 2010 0 Comments
Oops! I shouldn’t have said that! Come on, admit it, you have said something inappropriate at one time or another and regretted it five minutes later. These outbursts are frequently caused by what is called an “emotional hijack”. It is kind of like a car-jack Read More
Company Vision, Mission, and Values, What’s the Difference?
May 6, 2010 0 Comments
I was asked recently by a friend to explain the difference between a vision statement, a mission statement, and a values statement. I must confess that I struggled to answer the question as many organizations seem to use these terms interchangeably. Then my parochial school Read More
Online Training – Does it Work for Smaller Businesses?
May 5, 2010 0 Comments
Large corporations can afford to send employees to expensive external training courses or to bring trainers in-house for workshops, seminars and other educational programs. But how can small businesses make sure that their employees have similar opportunities to learn and develop their skills? The answer Read More
The Lattice Organization – Unleashing Individual Freedom and Creativity
May 4, 2010 0 Comments
Most or our organizations are built on the hierarchy principle which seems on the surface to be an efficient and effective way to set things up. Why, then, do we end up frequently going around the formal organizational structures and processes to get things done? Read More
Change Employee Communication and Avoid the “Golden Bull”
May 3, 2010 0 Comments
Communicating with employees in plain English is a good thing! The main benefit is that they will have a greater chance of understanding what you are trying to say (always a good outcome of any communication). Unfortunately many messages sent out by management are less Read More
