Tag: teamwork
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WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP LEAVING ME?
We often hear that “people don’t leave jobs, they leave managers.” I feel like this puts a lot of pressure and blame on managers, and that it might just be a little unfair.
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WHAT IS A ‘PEOPLE FIRST’ CULTURE?
People first is not just a series of check boxes. It’s the way we speak to and about each other, it’s the way we listen to and support each other, it’s a philosophy and a mindset, it’s a way of being in the workplace.
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HIGH TURNOVER? IT’S THE MANAGER
Let me tell you a quick story about a new starter in an organisation that I was recently doing some work with. It’s a bit of a tragic tale but it makes a really important point. Let’s call our new starter Brooke.
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DOES ONE BAD APPLE REALLY SPOIL THE WHOLE BARREL?
What do you do about the Jerk, the Pessimist or the Slacker in your team? How much damage will they cause, and will it spread throughout the rest of the team? The answer might not be what you expected…
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TIPS AND TRICKS #12: “OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW”
In the realm of work, what distinguishes a fulfilling career from a mundane job? It’s progress. That’s what the Twelfth Element is all about –– the opportunity for growth and learning in the workplace. When employees have the chance to evolve and develop new skills, they become more engaged, committed, and ultimately contribute to a…
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TIPS AND TRICKS #11: TALKING ABOUT MY PROGRESS
The employees who are performing the best, and having the notable improvements in performance, will be able to affirm that “In the last six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress.”
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TIPS AND TRICKS #10: “A BEST FRIEND AT WORK”
Lots of studies looking at employee engagement suggest that customers can tell if the staff get along well where they shop. And it really affects the customer experience, even if it’s just because good vibes rub off on people naturally.
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TIPS AND TRICKS #9: MY COLLEAGUES ARE COMMITTED TO DOING GREAT WORK
Few things erode teamwork more than those who avoid work or don’t take responsibility for their own deliverables, leaving the rest of the team to pick up the slack.
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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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