April 27, 2012
April 27, 2012
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The number one reason managers do not hold people accountable is fear of harming the relationship. Ironically, the relationship is damaged by not bringing issues out in the open. Successful managers must believe in the people they manage. People cannot hide their true emotions. Being authentic is a requirement of good management, because words comprise less than 10% of our communication. People constantly communicate through body language, sounds and tone. Research shows how well people perceive non-verbal communication. Recent ostracism research of Kipling Williams, Ph.D. Professor at Purdue University-Lafayette demonstrated the subject’s dorsal anterior cingulate cortex became fully activated as […]
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May 1, 2011
May 1, 2011
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The National Association of Business Economics (NABE) claims things are looking up. More people are working and spending. The survey of 72 business economists and policymakers was conducted March 16-31, 2011. The gross domestic product is expected to grow more than two percent this year. Employment prospects are increasing. The NABE respondents are forecasting more employee increases than decreases. Despite the rosy forecast, some companies are struggling to survive. Other companies have strategically used the downturn to effectively reduce their payroll expense. Still others are beginning to feel the negative effects of across the board wage reductions and furloughs. Most […]
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February 1, 2009
February 1, 2009
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Employees need to feel secure about the future, proud and a part of their companies to perform at their best. Few companies can deliver that supportive environment today. Whether a company is directly impacted by today’s economy or not, people cannot escape the economic tension. During these times of uncertainty, teambuilding may help support the emotional needs of employees. Teamwork has been promoted as a management solution since Bruce Tuckman introduced the Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing Model in the mid-1960s. Tuckman added Adjourning as a final stage ten years later. Paul Hershey and Ken Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Theory ® (SLT) […]
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September 1, 2008
September 1, 2008
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Workplace diversity can be defined as a culture of fairness and opportunity among employees from different racial, ethnic, religious and other backgrounds. A diverse workforce can provide a powerful advantage for any business as long as it’s managed effectively. Consider expanding the concept of diversity beyond any protected class, to include diversity of thought, viewpoint and ideas. Bank of America understands this view of diversity. “At Bank of America, we respect and value not only differences related to race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability and sexual orientation, but also diversity of viewpoint, experience, talents and ideas. We strive to empower all […]
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