Workplace Issues
Organizational Values: Beliefs Become Behavior
To achieve long-term success, organizations must focus the appropriate amount of attention on Mission, Vision, and Values, my simple definitions of which are:
Read MoreDiagnosis: The First Step in Organization Development
We sometimes engage in organization development (OD) activities before we know what is causing us to believe that we need to make the organization better. We tend to be more comfortable trying to identify and remove the symptoms rather than the causes of any barriers to excellence.
Read MoreKey Factors that Affect Job Satisfaction & Full Engagement
Energy is our fuel for the journey. If we don’t have enough, we will not likely be able to sustain our journey. These factors are very important in determining the amount of “fuel” we have for our journey toward the envisioned future.
Read MoreDealing with "Difficult" Employees
There are factors that can guide you through your discussions and documentation when working with either an “Employee with a Problem” or a “Problem Employee.”
Read MoreAn Effective Risk Management Strategy for Organizations
Risk management is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge for organizations. When this challenge is not met, there is a direct impact on the bottom line as the cost of insuring against risks increases.
Read MoreManagement or Leadership: What’s the Difference?
We often use management and leadership interchangeably. We also assume that leaders are people in organizations who have certain positions or job titles. I believe that management and leadership are different…
Read MoreWhat is Empowerment, and How Can I Become Empowered?
I believe the “empowerment era” in organizations failed to realize its promise because it was based on the assumption that “leaders and managers” could “empower” employees.
Read MoreHow to Build a More Respectful Workplace
There appears to be an erosion of respect throughout our society, especially in the workplace. I define respect as acknowledging the value of another and acting accordingly.
Read MoreBridging the Gap Between People with Diverse Backgrounds
What is the best approach for bridging the gap between people of diverse backgrounds? Do we minimize our differences and focus on what we have in common, or do we focus on our differences in order to understand each other better?
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