Coronavirus is causing organizations to shift toward telework. Though telework is not new, employees now are working remotely more often, which changes team dynamics. There are tools available that can help organizations streamline remote employee management, enhance professional skills and collaborate successfully. Some of the most popular tools for remote teams are: Project management: Asana […]
Three Tips to Manage Constant Change
Let’s face it. It’s a stressful time for everyone right now. As someone who likes to plan, I feel particularly assaulted. I just get used to a new norm, and another change occurs immediately. For example, I went through three changes within 12 hours for my daughter’s school; first it was school as usual, then […]
Quick Tips to Drive Employee Engagement, Innovation and Loyalty
By all accounts, low engagement levels and employee turnover rates plague organizations of all sizes and shapes. In fact, recent data from Gallup put employee engagement rates worldwide at about 15 percent and estimate that 51 percent of employees are looking to leave their current jobs. These statistics have significant economic consequences, as unengaged employees tend to be less […]
Eight Steps to Create a Learning Culture
Gallup’s report, How Millennials Work and Live, shows that 59% of Millennials say learning and development (L&D) opportunities are extremely important to them when considering a job. Comparatively, 44% of Gen Xers and 41% of Baby Boomers say the same about L&D. Gallup also reports that “An impressive 87% of Millennials rate ‘professional or career […]
Tips to Adapt to the Multi-Generational Workforce
The workforce is more diverse than ever with different generations working side by side. Each generation is distinctly different from the other, which can be an organizational challenge. However, it is also an opportunity to leverage generational strengths for improved organizational performance. Want a quick summary on this topic? Watch our short webinar synopsis before […]
Building and Leading Cross Functional Teams – A Navy Boot Camp Instructor’s Perspective – Part 2
In our previous post, we introduced what we find to be an extremely effective team building model – Tuckman’s Model. It involves four phases, forming, storming, norming, and performing. Each of these phases is necessary for the team to grow, overcome challenges, and deliver results. To read this in detail, check out part-one of our […]
Building and Leading Cross Functional Teams – A Navy Boot Camp Instructor’s Perspective – Part 1
“These recruits are entrusted to my care. I will train them to the best of my ability. I will develop them into smartly disciplined, physically fit, basically trained Sailors. I will instill in them, and demonstrate by my own example, the highest standards of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.” This was the Recruit Division Commander’s (RDC) […]
What Does the Workforce of the Future Look Like?
Organizations are changing in big ways. And while many people are looking for clues in the economy, Brexit, and the current administration, there’s another change — almost a revolution — quietly taking place right under our noses. That change is the massive shift in workplace demographics which will impact every industry. The future of […]
Five Tips to Manage Unmanageable Employees
There are many types of employees in the workforce: The Rude-Nik: They happily supply their co-workers with hissy fits and bad moods at will. The Egomaniac: Let’s just say these employees aren’t exactly “team players.” The AWOL: They are the ones who at this very moment may be missing from the office despite a team […]
Five Tips for Coaching Top Performers
Executive coaching helps effective managers become even stronger. The same can be said of Olympic coaches and the athletes they coach. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review looked at various coaching strategies and strengths that have helped coaches produce winning athletes in intense situations. Thinking of employees as athletes, five keys to success […]
