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The Culture of Busy Workplace Dynamics
You need to speak with your boss, but she is busy. You need to check on budget amounts with the Controller, but he is too busy with month end processing. How will you navigate busy workplace dynamics? It is common, we’re working as a team and sometimes we need answers. The answer may require a
Change Authority, Do You Need It?
When you take a seat on the committee, board of directors, or task force do you have any authority? Working with your peers, serving the marketing team, or getting information from a different workplace department, do you have change authority? Many people and employee teams will quickly suggest that they want change but how does
We Can’t Afford Training Time
Does your company provide or encourage continuous learning? Is training time viewed as an investment or only an expense? There are many small businesses with organizational leaders who scoff at the idea of training. One of the best excuses that leaders say, create, or allow, is that there is not enough time for training. Certainly,
Workplace Headache and Other Ailments
Do you have a workplace headache? Is there something or someone gnawing at you? We’ve heard somebody say it, “I have a migraine.” Migraines are no joke and could be a serious condition. Metaphorically, are there some pains around your workplace? Beyond Control Any time we have people working together we’re going to have different
Creating Compelling Workplace Opportunities
Are the employee teams at your workplace motivated? Would you describe their behavior as energized, engaged, and passionate? What are you doing to create compelling workplace opportunities? One common truth is, not everyone is motivated in the same manner. Their interests, values, and beliefs may spark engagement, or may have them heading for the door.
Buying Choices Every Customer Makes
What choices do you make when you are shopping? New shoes, a dress or a shirt, or perhaps a new car, what do you decide? Buying choices can be challenging. I’m thinking about an ice cream sundae. This smartphone is probably outdated, what are the newest features in phones? My car has been paid off
Professional Reminder, Hire a Pro
Are you a DIY kind of person? Are you versatile with your skills? Do you need a professional reminder of the costs associated with hiring a pro? The consideration to hire a pro often is followed by the fear of the price tag. Do individuals or businesses really consider the costs of amateur versus pro?
Wait, We Haven’t Analyzed Enough
One person always wants to decide fast, quick, and hurried. Another wants more time, more data, and additional input. Have you analyzed enough? It seems that there is always more data. We can ask a few more people, research some old work, and attempt to benchmark the industry. Does it really matter? One trouble spot
Simple Workplace Knowledge May Work
Do you already know all of the key points to navigating challenging obstacles? Are you delivering on simple workplace knowledge? In the meeting, the seminar, or while reading a book do you have a feeling that the information is really simple? I already know all that stuff. Oh, I’ve heard this before. This is really
Measuring Performance In Your Workplace
Do you know where you stand? Often when we need to accomplish something the best way is through regular measurement. Are you measuring performance in your workplace? If yes, how? There is an old saying, “What gets measured gets done.” Motivation or Goals? Sometimes the biggest reason for an apparent lack of motivation or energy
