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Most companies have ethics and compliance policies that get reviewed and signed annually by all employees. “Employees are charged with conducting their business affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards,” reads one such example. Clearly it takes more than a compliance policy or Values Statement to sustain a truly ethical workplace. Corporate ethical failures have become painfully common, and they aren’t cheap. MORE
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By Linda Fisher Thornton Last week I blogged about 40 Ethical Culture Gaps to Avoid. This week, I''m sharing a ''What To Do" list of 40 Ways to Build an Ethical Culture. This list includes many ways to incorporate ethical values into daily organizational leadership. Each one of these 40 Ways to Build an Ethical Culture can improve an organization. Use this "ethical to do list" to assess your culture. MORE
By Linda Fisher Thornton A clearer picture of global ethics is coming into view. Ethical leaders have begun to realize how connected our global community is. Customers for our products may live in 50 or more countries. Product parts may be made in multiple countries, each with different laws and regulations. In this clearer picture, we know what''s important and see how far our responsibilities extend into the global community. MORE
A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit. In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities. Work with the sales team; understand how they sell your products. MORE
56 percent ranked ethical behavior as an important characteristic, followed by sound judgment (51%) and being adaptable/flexible (47%). -- American Management Association, New York, NY. MORE
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I read a short book - Reviving Work Ethic - A Leaders Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Emerging Workforce by Eric Chester. One of my strengths and one of the things that I attribute my business success to is my high work ethic. Interestingly, the people I seemed to attract in business also had tremendous work ethic. EMJ and SYNNEX were high work ethic companies. I do know that work ethic is partly tied to energy. MORE
transformational innovation in product and process technologies to minimize resource use the “short-termism” of so much modern business lies at the heart of many of today’s problems The challenge for business is to meet global needs in a sustainable fashion The remedies for capitalism Two thought-provoking perspectives on "the crisis of capitalism" UnileverHere are brief excerpts from two articles featured by McKinsey & Company. MORE
The following suggestions for organizations seeking to reduce online distractions as a means of increasing productivity: . But we found that even a conscientious employee with a strong work ethic will engage in cyberloafing if they feel there is a lack of justice or fair treatment in the workplace. MORE
I have also seen the work ethic and productivity of people in those countries. Brazilians and Australians aren’t lazy and they are very productive. I’m not so naive to think the only way to be productive is to have time off, but it is a significant contributor. MORE
In 1994 Massachusetts had a statewide referendum that would have required companies to reduce the amount of product packaging. If you can deliver a better product at a lower cost, why wouldn’t the company do it? If your company must decide between doing the right thing (A), or doing the wrong but less expensive thing (B), the worst thing you can do is to argue for “A” based on ethics. Chapter 9: Paint Your Environment. MORE
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The webinars are based on ideas in our book Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team’s Passion, Creativity and Productivity (Thomas Nelson). MORE
In business settings, competition in the marketplace can promote those values we all read about in our economic textbooks: excellence in efficiency, innovation, service, and production. Decompetition invariably leads to problems both in terms of productivity and ethics. MORE
Establish a set of sound ethics policies, integrate them into all business processes, communicate them broadly to all employees, and make clear that you will not tolerate any deviation from any of them. Lincoln said: “Great leadership is a product of great character. The Product Management Perspective: To succeed as a product manager you must live with integrity. It’s crucial for product managers to build trust with the teams they work with and depend on. MORE
Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization. MORE
But what are the ethical lines this paid-for content should not cross? The public relations and communications company Edelman definitely has a horse in this race, but it has issued a useful paper on the relationship of paid content and journalism, which ends with "An Ethical Framework" that makes some unexpected points. Paid integration" is like product placement for journalism; "the marketer is weaved into a narrative, sometimes overtly." MORE
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Following is a guest article by Eric Chester, author of Reviving Work Ethic. What you may actually need is a revival; a work ethic revival, that is. and “What ideas do you have for improving our products, service and sales?”. Eric Chester is an award winning business speaker and the author of the new book Reviving Work Ethic: A Leader’s Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Emerging Workforce being released January 2012. MORE
And socially focused companies like Toms, which appeal to consumers with their “buy one, give one” promise, also praise consumers’ purchasing behavior with their altruistic tag (e.g., “With every product you purchase, TOMS will help a person in need”). For example, seeing that Starbucks cup might make consumers care more about products made from recycled materials. Ethics Marketing Customers Digital Article MORE
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As the founder and president of a new ethical bank focused on environmental sustainability, Jay McGuane realized that he and his board needed to set guidelines about which loans to approve and which to reject on “values” grounds. Without clear ethics rules, Jay worried that his already divided directors would fall into bitter squabbling, which could lead to resignations, negative media attention, and a flight of investors. What is ‘green’ if not an ethical principle? MORE
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One of the conundrums of ethical decision making is that many moral decisions that are quite straightforward — even easy — to resolve in a classroom or during training exercises seem far more difficult to successfully resolve when confronted during actual day-to-day decision making. There are three obstacles that make ethical decisions in the workplace different and more difficult than in training simulations. Ethics Decision making Transparency Digital Article MORE
Most technology companies are comprised of people and teams that discover, define, design, develop and deliver products to the market. Their success depends largely on how well these teams work together to produce great products and services. The role of product manager has become increasingly important to the success of the products and the companies; it has become increasingly strategic. This situation requires product managers to be leaders. MORE
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As I listen to some Baby Boomer managers relate their frustrations about working with Generation Y (millennials) workers, their two main complaints center on their perceptions of the younger generation’s work ethic and sense of entitlement. Management 4 generations Business Trends management motivation organizational productivity people skills performance managementExpectations can be tricky and this is no different in the workplace! MORE
Customers shop globally now, and when they buy, they compare products more and more often based on ethics. Ethical Organization Trends complexity ethical leadership ethics ethics training leadership development what is ethical leadership what is leadershipIn addition to shopping cautiously during the recession when money is tight, there's also a trend toward thinking about how each purchase impacts the global community and the planet. MORE
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Work Ethic. “I I nodded and she continued: “What about their work ethic? Sitting at your desk doesn’t relate directly to productivity. In many cases it actually means you’re less productive. Leadership Development meaning Millennials Purpose Values Winning Well work ethi MORE
In July, the CEO of Whole Foods Markets issued a mea culpa after the supermarket was found to have manipulated product data, over-stating the weight of pre-packaged produce and meats. Except in rare cases, the ethics of these decisions are never broached. MORE
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Topics for this month’s Management Journey Blog Carnival include communication, marketing, employee engagement, product development, innovation, ethics, workplace diversity, talent management, conflict resolution, social networks, and other related topics. Blog Carnival change strategy communication innovation leadership management motivation organizational productivity survival skillsWelcome to the March 2012 edition of the Management Journey Carnival! MORE
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By Linda Fisher Thornton Last week I blogged about 40 Ethical Culture Gaps to Avoid. This week, I''m sharing a ''What To Do" list of 40 Ways to Build an Ethical Culture. This list includes many ways to incorporate ethical values into daily organizational leadership. Each one of these 40 Ways to Build an Ethical Culture can improve an organization. Use this "ethical to do list" to assess your culture.
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Customers shop globally now, and when they buy, they compare products more and more often based on ethics. Ethical Organization Trends complexity ethical leadership ethics ethics training leadership development what is ethical leadership what is leadershipIn addition to shopping cautiously during the recession when money is tight, there's also a trend toward thinking about how each purchase impacts the global community and the planet.
Leading in Context
JULY 15, 2015
I was reading an article that ranked food products, and I began to think about how many different variables define “good” or “best” when we’re talking about food products. Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking 7 Lenses complexity ethical leadership in a global society leadership development leading ethicallyBy Linda Fisher Thornton What is “Good” Food?
Lead on Purpose
AUGUST 17, 2013
Most technology companies are comprised of people and teams that discover, define, design, develop and deliver products to the market. Their success depends largely on how well these teams work together to produce great products and services. The role of product manager has become increasingly important to the success of the products and the companies; it has become increasingly strategic. This situation requires product managers to be leaders.
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And that's a good thing for productivity and innovation, isn't it? Complexity Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking ethical ethical leadership ethical leadership context ethically ethics leadership development leading ethically what is ethical leadershipDiversity can be Divisive When we talk about diversity, we are noticing differences.
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Most companies have ethics and compliance policies that get reviewed and signed annually by all employees. “Employees are charged with conducting their business affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards,” reads one such example. Clearly it takes more than a compliance policy or Values Statement to sustain a truly ethical workplace. Corporate ethical failures have become painfully common, and they aren’t cheap.
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By Linda Fisher Thornton A clearer picture of global ethics is coming into view. Ethical leaders have begun to realize how connected our global community is. Customers for our products may live in 50 or more countries. Product parts may be made in multiple countries, each with different laws and regulations. In this clearer picture, we know what''s important and see how far our responsibilities extend into the global community.
The Organized Executive's Blog
JANUARY 3, 2012
Following is a guest article by Eric Chester, author of Reviving Work Ethic. What you may actually need is a revival; a work ethic revival, that is. and “What ideas do you have for improving our products, service and sales?”. Eric Chester is an award winning business speaker and the author of the new book Reviving Work Ethic: A Leader’s Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Emerging Workforce being released January 2012.
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Ray Rice is the product. Rice was a product with some characteristics that would make some customers mad. The product isn’t working quite right. No product is ever done.”. Right or wrong does not come into play when it comes to these product shipment decisions.
The Idolbuster
JANUARY 11, 2013
In 1994 Massachusetts had a statewide referendum that would have required companies to reduce the amount of product packaging. If you can deliver a better product at a lower cost, why wouldn’t the company do it? If your company must decide between doing the right thing (A), or doing the wrong but less expensive thing (B), the worst thing you can do is to argue for “A” based on ethics. Chapter 9: Paint Your Environment.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 12, 2015
Ethical consumerism is the broad label for companies providing products that appeal to people’s best selves (for example, fair trade coffee or a purchase that includes a donation to a charitable cause). Likewise, people both want to be ethical and they want to ignore ethics.
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
While these leadership roles may seem low-key, they are the critical behaviors that lead to strong cultures and productive organizations. Ethical Leader Ethical Organization business ethics ethical business leadership ethical leadership context leadership development what is ethical leadership
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Following the Precautionary Principle as business leaders, for example, we would avoid using product ingredients that may be harmful in addition to avoiding those that we know are harmful. Complexity Ethical Organization ethical leadership ethical leadership in a global society leadership and management management and leadership what is ethical leadership what is leadershipWhat is the Precautionary Principle?
Leading in Context
AUGUST 3, 2011
We could define a "good product" a number of different ways. Context Ethical Leader business ethics ethical leadership context ethics leadership development leadership ethics trainingFor example, tasty convenient clean colorful nutritious.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 11, 2017
One of the conundrums of ethical decision making is that many moral decisions that are quite straightforward — even easy — to resolve in a classroom or during training exercises seem far more difficult to successfully resolve when confronted during actual day-to-day decision making. There are three obstacles that make ethical decisions in the workplace different and more difficult than in training simulations. Ethics Decision making Transparency Digital Article
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Work Ethic. “I I nodded and she continued: “What about their work ethic? Sitting at your desk doesn’t relate directly to productivity. In many cases it actually means you’re less productive. Leadership Development meaning Millennials Purpose Values Winning Well work ethi
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 12, 2015
In July, the CEO of Whole Foods Markets issued a mea culpa after the supermarket was found to have manipulated product data, over-stating the weight of pre-packaged produce and meats. Except in rare cases, the ethics of these decisions are never broached.
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 6, 2016
And socially focused companies like Toms, which appeal to consumers with their “buy one, give one” promise, also praise consumers’ purchasing behavior with their altruistic tag (e.g., “With every product you purchase, TOMS will help a person in need”). For example, seeing that Starbucks cup might make consumers care more about products made from recycled materials. Ethics Marketing Customers Digital Article
The Idolbuster
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
The post Ray Rice: Defective NFL Product? I’m on my home from the latest workshop by my coach Steve Harrison. Had a chance to meet Jack Canfield, author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. Wow, what an amazing experience.
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
In business settings, competition in the marketplace can promote those values we all read about in our economic textbooks: excellence in efficiency, innovation, service, and production. Decompetition invariably leads to problems both in terms of productivity and ethics.
Coaching Tip
JUNE 26, 2015
The following suggestions for organizations seeking to reduce online distractions as a means of increasing productivity: . But we found that even a conscientious employee with a strong work ethic will engage in cyberloafing if they feel there is a lack of justice or fair treatment in the workplace.
Management is a Journey
MARCH 19, 2012
Topics for this month’s Management Journey Blog Carnival include communication, marketing, employee engagement, product development, innovation, ethics, workplace diversity, talent management, conflict resolution, social networks, and other related topics. Blog Carnival change strategy communication innovation leadership management motivation organizational productivity survival skillsWelcome to the March 2012 edition of the Management Journey Carnival!
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 18, 2012
What the studies do show is a high correlation between work ethic, performance and success. Leadership Productivity Success Talent Management High Potential Leadership and Potential Mike Myatt N2growth Potential The Myth of PotentialBy Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth.
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 24, 2017
The onus for ethical behavior falls first to the employee. Most companies talk a good ethics game and even make their goals public. Compensation should be tied to broad-based outcomes and include things such as customer satisfaction and product knowledge, in addition to success at closing deals. A company could have a terrific ethics policy, but actions speak louder than words on paper. Does your company cover for employees in ethical lapses? Picture this.
Lead on Purpose
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit. In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities. Work with the sales team; understand how they sell your products.
Lead on Purpose
JANUARY 21, 2012
Establish a set of sound ethics policies, integrate them into all business processes, communicate them broadly to all employees, and make clear that you will not tolerate any deviation from any of them. Lincoln said: “Great leadership is a product of great character. The Product Management Perspective: To succeed as a product manager you must live with integrity. It’s crucial for product managers to build trust with the teams they work with and depend on.
Coaching Tip
APRIL 1, 2013
The greatest untapped source of motivation, he argues, is a sense of service to others; focusing on the contribution of our work to other peoples’ lives has the potential to make us more productive than thinking about helping ourselves.
Coaching Tip
JULY 22, 2013
Economic and social progress is the product of successful habits--and there is no better teacher than competition and adversity. Books Career Communication Current Affairs Ethics Leadership Memes Personal Life Religion Safety & Security What is All life is competitive.
Management is a Journey
DECEMBER 9, 2011
It turns out that all of the discussion occurring about the importance of sound values and good ethics in the workplace is not idealistic talk. Leadership leadership motivation organizational productivity survival skillsIt’s actually important to the careers of business professionals. A survey by Robert Half Management Resources of more than 1,400 Chief Financial Officers identifies integrity as the most important trait for [.].
Lead on Purpose
DECEMBER 6, 2010
Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization.
Harvard Business Review
JANUARY 28, 2014
As the founder and president of a new ethical bank focused on environmental sustainability, Jay McGuane realized that he and his board needed to set guidelines about which loans to approve and which to reject on “values” grounds. Without clear ethics rules, Jay worried that his already divided directors would fall into bitter squabbling, which could lead to resignations, negative media attention, and a flight of investors. What is ‘green’ if not an ethical principle?
Coaching Tip
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
Source: Sallie Sherman: Five Keys to Powerful Business Relationships: How to Become More Productive, Effective and Influential. . Books Business Coaching Career Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Communication Ethics Leadership Memes Personal Coaching Self-Awareness Skills Success Tips What is Work life business leader ManagingYour ability as a leader to develop powerful relationships--both within your company and with those outside it--will be fundamental to your success.
Management is a Journey
JULY 28, 2011
As I listen to some Baby Boomer managers relate their frustrations about working with Generation Y (millennials) workers, their two main complaints center on their perceptions of the younger generation’s work ethic and sense of entitlement. Management 4 generations Business Trends management motivation organizational productivity people skills performance managementExpectations can be tricky and this is no different in the workplace!
The Leadership Advisor
MAY 25, 2011
I have also seen the work ethic and productivity of people in those countries. Brazilians and Australians aren’t lazy and they are very productive. I’m not so naive to think the only way to be productive is to have time off, but it is a significant contributor.
N2Growth Blog
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
Any leader’s belief that he or she can do everything better than anyone else (even if it’s true) is a root cause of inhibiting workforce productivity. Leadership Productivity Are you a hero leader hero leader hero leader syndrome Mike Myatt N2growth questions
First Friday Book Synopsis
APRIL 5, 2011
transformational innovation in product and process technologies to minimize resource use the “short-termism” of so much modern business lies at the heart of many of today’s problems The challenge for business is to meet global needs in a sustainable fashion The remedies for capitalism Two thought-provoking perspectives on "the crisis of capitalism" UnileverHere are brief excerpts from two articles featured by McKinsey & Company.
Rich Gee Group
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Because most positions force you to focus on production and not development. How To Be More Productive When You Work From Home.
Lead on Purpose
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Quite often much emphasis is placed on designing and developing products, and the actual launch goes unplanned (or under-planned) until it’s too late. What problems have you faced when trying to launch a new product? What effect did it have on the product launch?
Coaching Tip
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56 percent ranked ethical behavior as an important characteristic, followed by sound judgment (51%) and being adaptable/flexible (47%). -- American Management Association, New York, NY.
Harvard Business Review
JULY 22, 2013
But what are the ethical lines this paid-for content should not cross? The public relations and communications company Edelman definitely has a horse in this race, but it has issued a useful paper on the relationship of paid content and journalism, which ends with "An Ethical Framework" that makes some unexpected points. Paid integration" is like product placement for journalism; "the marketer is weaved into a narrative, sometimes overtly."
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