Creating a positive, dynamic, and engaging workplace inevitably leads to decreased rates of employee turnover, increased productivity, and a generally more healthy and harmonious work environment. As managers, it’s our responsibility to ensure that we’re taking advantage of every possible opportunity there is to improve our workplace cultures. In order to achieve this, we must… Read More »
A common mistake for managers to make is believing that their sole responsibilities are to delegate tasks among their employees and to make the tough executive decisions. The most successful managers, however, understand that acting as a mentor for their employees is at least as important as carrying out the more mundane or technical… Read More »
Almost all successful teams share a common thread and that is loyalty and commitment to the task or tasks at hand. But a word of caution: Simply because you have the authority to build a team does not mean that authority alone will be enough to get the job done. You will need to inspire… Read More »
You spend a great deal of time, effort and money recruiting and training employees, and except in cases related to serious issues of misconduct, coaching is almost always well worth consideration. Before you begin, however, consider why employees might be underperforming. Employees Underperform for Three Main Reasons Employees typically do not set out to underperform. … Read More »
Favorable recognition is something almost everyone values and appreciates, and something managers want to do right. While it may involve awards and recognition, it must not discourage other employees. So what is the right way to do it? When You Manage a Team, Be Inclusive to All Your team might be large—say 20 or more… Read More »