6 Strategies to Motivate and Inspire Your Team
6 Strategies to Motivate and Inspire Your Team Even with the right strategy, the necessary budget, and the most efficient systems in place, achieving the desired results comes down to a company’s most important resource: people. Keeping a team engaged and excited about their work can be a challenge for leadership at every level, which […]
5 Strategies to Improve Teamwork and Collaboration At Work
5 Strategies to Improve Teamwork and Collaboration At Work Teamwork and collaboration positively impact individual and overall company performance. One study found that companies that promote collaborative work activities are five times as likely to be high-performing as those that don’t. Collaboration within and between teams ensures that information, time, and other resources are shared […]
7 Characteristics of a Truly Collaborative Workforce
7 Characteristics of a Truly Collaborative Workforce A collaborative workforce in which individuals work together to achieve a common goal is more likely to function as a productive, high-performing team. In a survey of C-suite executives, 73 percent said that their company would be even more successful if employees worked more collaboratively. Furthermore, 56 percent […]
The Importance of Delegation for Leadership
The Importance of Delegation for Leadership Delegation in leadership not only helps get things done, but it also empowers employees by giving them greater autonomy. No leader can do all things at all times, and delegation is a key tool for boosting team and organizational performance and efficiency. A Gallup study found that companies led […]
Does Your Executive Team Need Change Management Training?
Does Your Executive Team Need Change Management Training? Why do most change management initiatives fail? The answer comes as no surprise to anyone who’s experienced change in their personal or professional lives (meaning, everyone): change is difficult. And it’s particularly difficult at an organization that has built up its culture, as shifting that culture can […]
The Characteristics of a High-Performance Culture
The Characteristics of a High-Performance Culture A high-performance culture helps the organization achieve high levels of performance and results consistently over time. It’s no wonder then that building a high-performance culture is a chief goal for many organizations as it can mean the difference between stagnation and growth, competitiveness and being left behind. Regardless of […]
How to Tell Your Team That Organizational Change Is Coming
How to Tell Your Team That Organizational Change Is Coming Effective organizational change requires buy-in and support from all employees. To be adequately prepared for change, employees need to know what to expect and how to react to change. Otherwise, change can be overwhelming and unnerving. Strong communication can help employees prepare for change, and […]
How to Break Down Organizational Silos and Make Collaboration Happen
How to Break Down Organizational Silos and Make Collaboration Happen The relentless pace of change in the corporate world today requires organizational teams to work together to support a collaborative and innovative culture. However, the existence of complex hierarchies and matrixed reporting relationships often allows organizational silos to grow, which can impede the very collaboration […]
The Importance Of Safety Leadership In The Workplace
The Importance Of Safety Leadership In The Workplace Although they might not be directly performing the work that requires safety procedures, leaders play a significant role in safety performance. Leadership establishes the standards and values in an organization and has the power to enforce safety requirements. For these reasons, it’s critical for leaders to have […]
How to Help Employees Struggling with Time Management Issues
How to Help Employees Struggling with Time Management Issues Everyone, at one point or another in their career, struggles with time management and can benefit from planning their time better. In fact, one study found that employees can free up 20 percent of their week simply by exercising more discipline in how they manage their […]
