4 Expert Tips on Running Effective Meetings
4 Expert Tips on Running Effective Meetings In this digital age of instant messaging, group chats, and video conferencing, meetings may seem like a relic of the past. Sometimes, though, your team needs a face-to-face opportunity to talk through problems, brainstorm projects, and strategize. But this influx of tech tools has increased the pressure on […]
5 Ways to Prepare Your Team for Organizational Change
5 Ways to Prepare Your Team for Organizational Change Change leadership is more than managing changes in company processes or tools; it is leading employees through the waters of change. Because it affects everyone, leading change requires the buy-in and support of all employees impacted by the change. They need to know what to expect, […]
How Management Styles Affect the Workplace
How Management Styles Affect the Workplace The strategies and behaviors of a manager can impact the performance and productivity of a team, and therefore the whole organization. Most would agree that managers who effectively leverage employee strengths and rally individuals around team goals will achieve a more favorable performance outcome than those who withhold feedback […]
“What Gets Measured Gets Improved”—But Then What?
“What Gets Measured Gets Improved”—But Then What? Measurement is a key component of any improvement scheme, both in life and in business. You see it everywhere: testing in schools to evaluate against benchmarks, using a scale to monitor weight-loss goals, and, of course, measuring success in organizational learning. However, measurement is not the only factor […]
5 Important Leadership Training Topics for Every Curriculum
5 Important Leadership Training Topics for Every Curriculum All leaders, regardless of their origins, agree that certain leadership skills must be learned thus all leaders can benefit from leadership training. However, not all leadership training programs will deliver the long-term results you desire. When choosing a program to train your leaders, make sure it includes […]
Top 5 Skills Needed to Successfully Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace
Top 5 Skills Needed to Successfully Resolve Conflicts in the Workplace Everyone experiences some kind of conflict in the workplace at some point. Something which Covid has added a realm of complexity to, to not only detect, but also resolve. Conflict can arise in many situations, but disagreements with coworkers commonly cause interpersonal strife. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]