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Strategies to Create a Positive Working Environment

HR Digest

By implementing effective strategies, organizations can cultivate a work environment that supports the growth, satisfaction, and success of their employees. Prioritize Employee Onboarding and Training A strong onboarding process sets the stage for a positive work environment from the moment employees join the organization.

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Become a More Effective Leader by Asking One Tough Question

Marshall Goldsmith

At the end of my sessions, I ask leaders (who have received 360-degree feedback) to follow up with their co-workers and ask for ongoing ideas about how they can continue to become more effective. Their answers had nothing to do with integrity, ethics, or values. The 'do-nothings' were good people with good values.

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Dogged by a Daydream

Marshall Goldsmith

At the end of my sessions, I ask leaders (who have received 360-degree feedback) to follow up with their co-workers and ask for ongoing ideas about how they can continue to become more effective. Their answers had nothing to do with integrity, ethics, or values. Their answers had nothing to do with intelligence.

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Fallacy of ‘If They Understand, They Will Do’

Marshall Goldsmith

Some profiles are organized around values and others around competencies. One of my books, Global Leadership: The Next Generation (with Cathy Greenberg, Alastair Robertson and Maya Hu-Chan), describes research findings involving more than 200 specially selected high-potential leaders from 120 global organizations.

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Self-Assessment

Marshall Goldsmith

This should have been the apex of Mike's young career. I just reviewed my 360-degree feedback. Twenty years ago, few CEOs received feedback from their colleagues--or candidly discussed that feedback and their personal developmental plans. These organizations tend to actively manage their talent.

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Managing the Immoral Employee

Harvard Business Review

Hence much of the management world operates under the illusion that employees are generally ethical, and that bad apples are not only an exception but also easy to detect. Even less ethical individuals will be more likely to act morally if they are engaged at work. Pair them with ethical peers. Lead by example.

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March 2013 Leadership Development Carnival

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

She says, “As our work becomes more complex, so do our ethical dilemmas.” John Hunter of Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog points out that “the need in so many organizations to avoid failure means wise actions are avoided because there is a risk of failure.” in Enable Employees with Liberating Rules.