Retroactive Expectations and the Law of Seeing Things in Project Management Guest Column by “Dr. Z,” Zachary Brooks, PhD The manager couldn’t believe what he was seeing. This is not what he had in mind when he decided to…
It can be challenging to get to the heart of what culture is all about, so consider this; in its simplest form, culture refers to the acceptable and unacceptable behaviors in your workplace. Think about what behaviors are encouraged…
By now you’ve heard all of the reasons why feedback is so important. Respectful, constructive feedback helps with professional growth. Feedback between an employee and manager proactively addresses performance matters and promotes continuous improvement and growth. Furthermore, Gallup found that…
Last week, in the midst of a very busy day, I found myself running behind to an important meeting. To make matters worse, I spent the entire morning running around town in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. I was hot and…
Communication remains one of the biggest challenges in workplace relationships. When communication flows freely, teams are more productive and creative. People trust one another and it’s easier to get things done. When communication breaks down, misunderstandings and information hoarding become…
Is competition in the workplace a good thing? Some argue that it drives self-improvement and creativity in its quest to deliver results. Others argue that a competitive environment is a slippery slope to rivalries, backstabbing and information hording. These are…
Has this ever happened to you…? You wake up in a great mood and think “today is going to be a great day!” You look forward to what’s ahead and you’re excited about the day. And then… You discover your…
At its core, culture is the way that people feel about coming to work every day. It’s how we think about the work, the people and the environment. The behaviors and norms that follow are a result of those thoughts…
Does this sound familiar, “I have an open door policy. Come see me with any questions.” Chances are you’ve heard this from a manger or you convey a similar message to your team. The Open Door Policy lets your team…
Disengaged employees make up about 50% of the American Workforce. These employees erode an organization’s bottom line, while breaking the spirits of colleagues in the process. Within the U.S. workforce, Gallup estimates this cost to the bottom line to be…
