team building

Team Building: How Do We Solve Problems and Make Decisions?

 

Often, when there are problems, people are so sure about what they think the problem is.  You may sometimes wonder…is this the problem or is this…a symptom?  It would be a good idea to incorporate a proven process for problem-solving that guarantees that a rational decision will be made by the team.

As a team member, we should insist on […]

Team Building: How Do We Solve Problems and Make Decisions?2020-03-20T12:46:14-05:00

Empowerment: What Does Empowerment Have To Do With Engagement?

According to businessdictionary.com, empowerment is the practice of sharing information, rewards, and power with employees so that they can take initiative and make decisions to solve problems and improve service and performance.

Empowerment is based on the idea that giving employees skills, resources, authority, opportunity, […]

Empowerment: What Does Empowerment Have To Do With Engagement?2020-03-20T12:46:23-05:00

Empowerment: What Does Delegation Have To Do With Empowerment?

Job enlargement, job enrichment, and job rotation can enhance employee retention. We were hired to do a certain job, we feel like we have mastered it, and we’re starting to feel kind of bored.

 

It is exciting to take on some new tasks and duties. Delegation may be required. Delegation can be […]
Empowerment: What Does Delegation Have To Do With Empowerment?2020-03-20T12:46:23-05:00

Empowerment: How Do You Create an Empowerment Culture?

My coworkers say that they’ve “got my back.”

 

I’m not sure if that means they support me, or that they’ve “got my back” to push or throw me under the bus, or make it easier to point the finger at me if things don’t work out. This is not an empowering culture.

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Empowerment: How Do You Create an Empowerment Culture?2020-03-20T12:46:24-05:00

Hiring the Best People: What About Better Training?

The first few days or weeks at a new job can leave a person feeling alone, uncertain, and worthless. When it comes to hiring the best people and keeping them, think about better training for the first couple of months, and people will feel valued, included, and special right away.

You should […]

Hiring the Best People: What About Better Training?2020-03-20T12:46:24-05:00

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