Category: Management
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TIPS AND TRICKS #8: A CONNECTION WITH THE MISSION OF THE COMPANY
Teams that understand their purpose and feel connected to the broader mission tend to be more cohesive, more trusting and better at problem-solving.
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TIPS AND TRICKS #7: MY OPINIONS SEEM TO COUNT
When employees feel that their opinions and ideas are valued by their managers, they are more engaged and willing to put in the additional discretionary effort towards advancing the company’s goals.
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TIPS AND TRICKS #6: SOMEONE AT WORK CARES ABOUT MY DEVELOPMENT
“In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they’ve taught me.”
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TIPS AND TRICKS #4: RECOGNITION AND PRAISE
In the words of Maya Angelou “people may soon forget the words you say… but they never forget how your words make them feel.”
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TIPS AND TRICKS #3: THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO WHAT I DO BEST
If you are looking for a predictor of performance and engagement in your team, find out how many of your people would say that “At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day.”
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TIPS AND TRICKS #2: PROVIDING THE RIGHT TOOLS
Creating a work environment where employees are equipped for success establishes a strong psychological contract between employer and employee. Teams that are resourced appropriately will consistently demonstrate better performance and lower attrition rates.
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TIPS AND TRICKS #1: SETTING EXPECTATIONS
Employees all over the world, over several decades, have delivered a clear and consistent message. “If you do these things for us, we will do what the company needs of us”. This first Tips and Tricks #1 kicks off the twelve part series and deals with the single most important thing managers can do to…
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MY TEAM HATE ME…
About a week ago I received some feedback (from my team but through HR) about my management style and the culture of my team. Some of it was good and great to hear, but much of it was quite negative. I’m pretty upset about it. I have always considered myself to be a good manager,…
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OFF DUTY BAD BEHAVIOUR
I have received a complaint from one of my staff about one of their colleagues who has, let’s just say, been misbehaving out of hours. Now the team are all pretty close and they tend to socialise together quite a bit in small groups. The problem is that this particular employee has apparently been drinking…
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DO I HAVE TO APPROVE THIS REQUEST?
I have a new starter who has informed me on her second day that she’s going to want to work part time three days a week as she is a single mum with a four year old. Do I have to approve this?
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