In the transition to “normal,” the need for successful and engaged employees will be greater than ever. As an employee, maintaining your success and engagement throughout this transition will enable you to continue to develop even while facing unpredictable challenges. This handbook is designed to guide employees navigating this transition through the lens of Situational […]
Despite the best-selling efforts of Malcolm Gladwell in “Outliers,” many continue to attribute accomplishments of significance to people born with unique talents. It’s a sort of built-in defense mechanism we have long been able to muster up on demand to reduce (and even eliminate) the dissonance associated with our relative commonality. The messaging sounds something […]
We are officially throwing caution to the wind and thinking outside of the box we usually confine ourselves in when drafting this column. Ready for “old school interactive”? Here you go: 1. Take out a piece of paper and a writing instrument of your choice. Put the following words across the top of the page […]
In the transition to “normal,” managers will be responsible for maintaining performance and motivation while their teams grapple with another shift in the way they work. To ensure success and engagement within their teams, managers must communicate consistently and effectively and provide clarity to their teams. However, it is during times of rapid change that […]
When leading through times of intense change, it is important for managers to understand their employees’ individual needs. As organizations across the globe shift to working remotely, many of them for the first time, learning about individuals’ DiSC® styles can help you better understand their needs and communication style. Download this helpful article for a […]
1. Focus on What is Not Changing Many specific circumstances we are facing are unprecedented, but the dynamic of rapid, disorienting change is not. Many aspects of John Kotter’s guidance on managing change are applicable here. Specifically, spend some time focusing on what is not changing. Principles which have guided you through difficult times before […]
As organizations across the globe quickly shift to remote work structures, much of the responsibility for ensuring continued success falls on the shoulders of managers. To ensure success and engagement within their team and the organization as a whole, managers must focus on their employees’ core needs: clarity, communication and consistency. This handbook is designed to […]
As organizations across the globe quickly shift to remote work structures, employees that were accustomed to working in a centralized location are finding themselves in a new world of work—in their home. The usual business routines, processes and collaborative practices that work in a centralized setting need to be adjusted or revamped entirely to support […]
