HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

Suddenly, “employee experience” was not just about the workplace experience — it was about juggling personal and professional responsibilities throughout the day, while working from a variety of home environments, including living rooms and kitchen tables.

Software 98

Software Engineering Learning-by-Doing Diversity 98

Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Although there may be special learning needs for this group (just like there might be special learning needs for first line supervisors or middle managers) – when those at the top of the organization deny or hide their learning behind a wall of invincibility, it can create a dilemma – or damage – in the rest of the organization.

Development 240

Development Learning-by-Doing Blog Self-aware 240

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2015

I have pushed the competencies approach into several new areas over the years, including parenting , stress management , and even love , but the area where this approach has had the greatest success has been creativity. Manages surroundings: Surrounds oneself with diverse and novel physical and social stimuli.

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Creativity Core Competence McClelland Team 8

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

These organizations create the kind of environment that supports leadership development. This supportive environment assures that my clients have the best chances of achieving their potential. They assure that management takes responsibility and accountability for helping people develop.

Blog 187

Blog Greenleaf Maslow Goleman 187

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Ann McKenzie: November 11, 2010 at 1:40 am Great story on the effects one has on the surrounding environment. You have illustrated a situational management tool that is very effective. I find that in my work environment over the past year and into the next few years, it is a struggle to present optimism to the workforce.

Emotional Intelligence 201

Emotional Intelligence Goleman Open-book Blog 201

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

For most managers (and other leaders) it would require a major paradigm shift in their styles to start sincerely asking these questions of those they’re leading. Sean, yes, this way of thinking is hard, and very different from what most managers are used to. It takes an entirely different mindset to look at the world in this way.

Cooperrider 169

Cooperrider Leadership Altman Blog 169

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 21, 2010

when I see that we no longer need to use 360’s in our organizations because: There are no toxic managers. But not anonymously and in a conversational, safe, trusting environment. Ideally 360′s should be used to help managers grow, not to fix problems. Kevin Brozovich : July 22, 2010 at 11:58 am Mary Jo, Another great post.

Self-aware 176

Self-aware Bottom-up Greenleaf Maslow 176

Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 19, 2011

Mike Figliuolo is the Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, LLC. I believe it would be much better if the former president spends a month or more to help the new one to get used to the new work environment and routine work. Make it a New Year’s Resolution to identify and groom your replacement.

Training 257

Training Blog Greenleaf Maslow 257

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 13, 2010

That big, hairy audacious project you want to manage? I also feel that many organizations train their people to be a manager rather than a leader. In my understanding, management is a function that can be done by a well programmed robot. Management and leadership intersect; we must have both, and know when to use them.

Leadership 179

Leadership Self-aware Executive Coaching Blog 179

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

I think it’s all about the environment you set for them. The difference, I think, was the individual’s manager – and the potential they saw. Home Who We Are What We Do Services Contact My Favorite Blogs All Things Workplace Bob Sutton – Work Matters Brain Leaders and Learners Bret L. Thanks for the great post.

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Collins Blog Greenleaf Maslow 188

Harvard Business Review

MAY 6, 2014

But really understanding what makes these chemicals so powerful requires diving deeper into their impact on motivation, learning, and creativity. Equally critical in an environment of rapid change is our ability to learn faster. Flow’s impact on creativity may be its most important role in today’s accelerated climate.

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Environment Chemicals McKinsey Creativity 11

Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 11, 2010

Robert, a manager of managers, has an open door policy and regularly lets his staff know that they can come in anytime he’s in the office to ask questions or discuss concerns. But my manager insisted that I receive my service award in front of the rest of the team. He listens well and is great at solving problems.

Blog 169

Blog Greenleaf Maslow Goleman 169

Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Creativity and innovation depend on it! To be conscious of integrating “ings” in our work fosters a very positive environment. Too often leaders and managers miss out on marking achievements and innovations… their own as well as those of others! Conversing in an open way that allows all options and possibilities to unfold.

Leadership 257

Leadership Blog Learning-by-Doing Follow-up 257

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Being mindful of your values are will keep you resilient, too, something that is good for you in this ever-changing business environment. Home Who We Are What We Do Services Contact My Favorite Blogs All Things Workplace Bob Sutton – Work Matters Brain Leaders and Learners Bret L.

Workshop 150

Workshop Self-aware Blog Greenleaf 150

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Surely it will make our environment more pleasant. The manager let that person go due to business reasons. Home Who We Are What We Do Services Contact My Favorite Blogs All Things Workplace Bob Sutton – Work Matters Brain Leaders and Learners Bret L. But I feel there should be balance in listening between heart and brain.

BPM 185

BPM Chemicals Emotional Intelligence Blog 185

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 10, 2010

One of the easiest ways to implement a positive environment amongs peers. Managers need to make sure they often use these feel good comments to keep spirits high in the workplace. Home Who We Are What We Do Services Contact My Favorite Blogs All Things Workplace Bob Sutton – Work Matters Brain Leaders and Learners Bret L.

Blog 167

Blog Self-aware Letter Greenleaf 167

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Many believe that when they request feedback from their staff, peers, and manager that they will hear the unvarnished truth about their performance; seldom does that happen. However, I do believe that this dilemma can be minimized by encouraging an environment where both positive and negative feedback is appreciated and taken sincerely.

Follow-up 229

Follow-up Blog Self-aware Learning-by-Doing 229

Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 24, 2010

What makes time management difficult is that I might have a “to do” list together and a goal for that day, but depending on the needs of our customers I might not even touch that list. If you have to approve things, if you are the bottle neck in the process, you are having an impact on your employees time if you manage yours poorly.

Learning-by-Doing 185

Learning-by-Doing Blog Class Open-book 185

Harvard Business Review

MAY 9, 2012

In sharp contrast to Nokia's approach, Apple offered developers a uniform development environment and a direct path to market. Crush the "I'm Not Creative" Barrier. It was a win-lose-win situation, and Nokia's effort floundered. Apple learned from Nokia's mistake. Ensuring your collaborators are ready before you launch your product.

Innovation 13

Innovation Supply Chain Telecommunications Core Competence 13

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2018

These are tasks requiring problem solving, decision making, and interaction within a less-than-fully-predictable environment. The “fissured workplace” — where firms focus on their core competencies and contract out everything else — results in low pay, few benefits, and job insecurity for workers.

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Policies Aggregate Demand Technology Education 8

Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 20, 2010

I often recognize it in the manager who is working 80-hour weeks with no end in sight. This helpful but over-burdened manager is sitting in his office. This manager thinks a bit and then tells them what they can do to fix the problem. The manager feels good because they have “helped”. He’s harried, stressed, and run down.

Learning-by-Doing 222

Learning-by-Doing Blog Greenleaf Maslow 222

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 27, 2016

Factors that lead to resilience include optimism; the ability to stay balanced and manage strong or difficult emotions; a sense of safety and a strong social support system. It’s important to understand and manage some of the factors that cause us to feel so overwhelmed and stressed at work. Sponsored by SoFi.

Stress 13

Stress Agility Globalization Energy 13

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Increasing creativity and innovation is not only on the priority list for start-ups; it’s also a strategic goal for CEOs of small, medium, and large-sized companies. It seems we’re all racing to get more entrepreneurial. Despite this growing obsession, however, big companies are still not very good at it.

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Innovation Company Entrepreneur Constraint 9

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 15, 2018

While cooking is seen as creative, high-end cooking is mainly about constant, rigorous repetition, in a highly controlled and hierarchical environment. The preparations, produced by small teams or individual cooks, are progressively assembled, with sous-chefs (akin to middle managers) controlling the quality at every step.

Innovation 8

Innovation Project Creativity Open-book 8

Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 14, 2010

If you are in a work environment that simply doesn’t get it, get out asap! Mary Jo Asmus : December 16, 2010 at 12:40 pm Ellie, I agree that the context or environment makes it difficult to admit when one is wrong. You probably aren’t thrilled with the idea either, dreading the thought of being anything less than perfect.

Learning-by-Doing 188

Learning-by-Doing Blog Environment Greenleaf 188

Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

It was very ‘old school’ (a management style that was 40 years obsolete), though it pretended to be ‘new school.’ Core Business. Enron (like many other companies) got into areas beyond their core competencies. While frying some fish, immunity lets other more culpable ones off the hook. Executives.

Strategic Planning 57

Strategic Planning Committee Golden Handcuff Media 57

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2016

All of the individuals were hand-picked to ensure highly divergent thinking, a desire to disrupt status quo, and comfort with ambiguity, among other core competencies. ” Some interview questions were used to test multiple competencies at once. Interview questions were designed to test applicants for these traits.

Health Care 8

Health Care Innovation Insurance P&L 8