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Create Eagles – Not Ducks When it Comes to Policies

Great Leadership By Dan

Chris Edmonds : Most stupid policies don’t start out that way. In organizations, ducks are those employees who are bogged down in the stupid policies, i.e. rules that no longer serve. Ducks quack, “That’s not my job,” and “I’m sorry, that’s our policy,” and “My computer won’t let me remove that charge from your account,” etc.

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HR Policy Toolkit: Examples for Effective Policies

HR Digest

An HR policy toolkit is an essential tool for any organization that wants to create and write a new policy that supports its goals and values. This toolkit includes HR policies and procedures that cover a wide range of topics, including employee behavior, compensation, and benefits. What is an HR policy toolkit?

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What Works Better - Obedience or Commitment?

Mills Scofield

In other words, what works better, obedience or commitment? That may ring true if being obedient is the same as being committed. The first four tactics below assume that obedience produces results, while the last three practices value commitment.) So, don’t ask me whether obedience or commitment works better.

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Why Boutique Executive Search Firms Outperform Global Behemoth’s

N2Growth Blog

The Pitfalls of Off-Limits Policies in ‘Most’ Global Search Firms Off-limits policies are a common feature in executive search contracts. The implications of these off-limits policies are far-reaching. Moreover, the impact of off-limits policies extends beyond individual searches.

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Optimize Leadership Potential While Navigating the Complexities of a Hybrid Work Environment

Let's Grow Leaders

They emphasize the importance of intentionality in developing policies and creating connections among team members. The speakers provide practical suggestions for building connections, establishing policies, and promoting mental health and wellness.

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Red Lines and Policies – A Last Resort for Leaders

N2Growth Blog

Leaders take the same approach with people they control and call their ultimatums policies using language like, “you will,” or, “you will not.” Yet, by drawing a red line, they cede the initiative to others and commit to a response that may not be appropriate when the time comes. Red lines and policies are imprecise weapons.

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7 Practical Ways to Create a More Sustainable Organization

Let's Grow Leaders

And if you work in the B2B space, and you are a supplier to larger companies with NET ZERO COMMITMENTS– it’s important to know that 80% of the emissions are coming from suppliers. Reinforce the roots of your sustainable organization with a flexible telecommuting policy. Encourage habits to maximize every resource.