There are 7 fallacies about change. They are: “The best way to address tomorrow’s problems is to see how they’ve been handled in the past.” People like to define future events based on history. The problem with that approach is that the future contains too many events for which there are no precedents. “The best… [Read More]
Change . . . Why Bother?
Change…Why Bother? One of the reasons why many change management efforts fail is that the process is often misunderstood—leading to solutions that exacerbate rather than solve problems. Until change management is viewed as a continual process requiring commitment, learning, and understanding, it will be difficult for managers to lead their organizations into the future. 7… [Read More]
The Choice is Yours
We’re all confronted by countless choices each day. Some have minimal consequences, such as whether to have our ice cream in a cup or cone, while other decisions can be life changing. And while some of these choices may impact our lives today, other choices may not affect us for years to come. We are… [Read More]
9 Rules For a Great Recognition Program
As a general rule of thumb, recognition programs should meet the following criteria: Be simple enough that everyone understands how, why, and when people will be rewarded. I’m always amused to hear that an organization launched an Incentive Program that no one can figure out. Communicate continuously. I know an individual who won an award… [Read More]
Important Stuff in Life
Important Stuff in Life
The Employee Commitment Cube
What’s the Temperature of Your Workforce? The stages of employee satisfaction, ranging from commitment to apathy, are as follows: Committed. Every organization wants to strive for committed employees. These individuals have moved beyond loyalty. They are so deeply moved by the organization’s values and purpose that they continually look for creative and innovative new ways… [Read More]
Dream No Small Dreams
“Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The American Dream may mean something different to each of us. At its best, it affords each American the freedom and opportunity to pursue happiness according to one’s own priorities. At its worst, the American… [Read More]
Losing Trust: The Warning Signs
Losing trust does not happen without warning: A friend who was always there when needed begins to return calls sporadically; spouses stop confiding in each other; a company communicates with its employees less frequently, providing less information or holding back information. In the case of a company, the warning signs of losing trust may be… [Read More]
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