Employee Engagement
7 Management Practices to Elevate Engagement
Effective management is one of the most vital components of a successful workplace ecosystem. From motivating and developing staff to actualizing long-term objectives and achieving organizational goals, people leaders are instrumental in driving the business forward. To succeed, managers should invest time and energy in employee engagement. Studies show that companies with invested employees are…
Read More6 Cs of Culture: Care
What makes an exceptional organizational culture? As shared throughout the series, workplaces certainly have distinct styles and methods of operations, and the ones that stand out share a common focus on the six core elements: Communication Collaboration Care Connection Commendation Career Next up, I’m exploring the concept of Care, which comes to life in the…
Read MorePart II: Help Employees Thrive, Not Strive, in the Workplace
What would change in your organisation if every employee was thriving instead of striving? On the surface such a question may sound odd as there is a positive connotation associated with both terms. If we pause and consider the words more carefully, there is an important distinction. The term “strive” is defined as: To try…
Read MoreWorkplace Culture in 2024
Organizational ecosystems are constantly evolving as new employees enter the workforce and external factors shape the needs and priorities of staff. The way that leaders adapt to the changes will have a significant impact on their ability to hire, engage and retain exceptional talent. To position a business for success, I encourage executives as well…
Read More7 Essentials to Reinforce Workplace Happiness
In recent weeks, I’ve seen multiple headlines about the decline in employee satisfaction. The reports have come about because of the steady decrease in staff Net Promoter Scores (eNPS), which evaluate how workers respond to the question: It’s important to take note because the eNPS does more than just signal the overall contentment employees may…
Read MoreWhat Does Trust Really Mean?
Trust makes the workplace so much better. Just think about your own experiences with teams or organizations that you felt confident in. Likely, the assurance made colleagues feel more comfortable interacting and sharing ideas – even ones that felt a little bit risky. It probably produced an environment where teammates believed in each other’s capacity…
Read MoreHow To: Facilitate an Effective Brainstorming Session
Brainstorms conjure up a wide range of pictures and feelings. In my experience, people who participate are often hoping that someone will have a sudden stroke of inspiration, similar to the ancient story of Archimedes shouting “Eureka!” (I’ve found it) after unexpectedly discovering the solution to detecting fake gold. Ideation sessions rarely pan out that…
Read MoreThe Brilliance Series: Divergent Thinking
The Brilliance Series invites you to take a closer look at the Emergenetics® Attributes. Whether you are craving more information about your own Profile or are interested in better understanding the preferences of others, the series will offer insights to shine a light on the genius of each Attribute. Divergent Thinking Overview I’m energized to…
Read MoreThe Brilliance Series: Convergent Thinking
The Brilliance Series invites you to take a closer look at the Emergenetics® Attributes. Whether you are craving more information about your own Profile or are interested in better understanding the preferences of others, the series will offer insights to shine a light on the genius of each Attribute. Convergent Thinking Overview When we describe…
Read MoreGet a 5-Star Review on Your Next Team Building Event
What thoughts come to mind when you hear the phrase: team building? If it’s anything like our recent LinkedIn poll, the results may be mixed. When I look at these percentages, I am optimistic that Learning & Development specialists, managers and training consultants can find ways to win over even the most skeptical participants and…
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