When you decide to put a team together, you need to have a reason. Explicitly identify WHY the team exists in the first place and why each individual is important to success. Make sure that everyone is connected to that shared purpose.
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Question: Can you teach ethics, or are we ‘hard wired’ and born with or without ethics? StrategyDriven Response: (by Roxi Hewertson, StrategyDriven Principal Contributor) YES you can teach the principles and importance of ethics. YES, you can model the ethics you expect within your culture. And… NO, you cannot be sure someone will behave and […]
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The remote and mobile workforce population is steadily rising. Even IBM adjusted its HR policies to accommodate remote workers. Today, it is one of the top companies that make use of a remote workforce, offering flexible work options, alongside Apple, Dell and Xerox. To ascertain staff productivity in teams that are scattered across various locations, […]
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I have not sought out nor come across any empirical data set that proves this, nor do I plan to. However, I have spent a lot of time hearing the same story over and over again. Many people are not excited about the work they are doing everyday. The last Forbes survey stated that four […]
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Question: Is it me, or are people listening less and less at work and at home? StrategyDriven Response: (by Roxi Hewertson, StrategyDriven Principal Contributor) I have observed a continuous degradation in communication skills among leaders for over two decades, and yes it IS getting worse. This may not surprise you, but it should get your […]
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While even the word ‘negotiation’ can evoke fear, stress and anxiety for many, the intent is quite simple: to discuss and ultimately agree on a deal. Whether it’s a multimillion dollar contract or just deciding where to meet for lunch, life is rife with negotiations. And, the negotiation process is a lot like a chess […]
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Question: I was just promoted into a role where I now supervise other people for the first time, so what do I have to keep in mind? StrategyDriven Response: (by Roxi Hewertson, StrategyDriven Principal Contributor) The basics of leading well have not changed since the beginning of human time, and are not likely to do […]
Admit it; you perform differently when your supervisor is watching you. Suddenly, all of the performance rules become clear and important. You feel a sudden urgency and compulsion to recall them.
Anxiety is high among organizational leaders that as vital as a new generation of leaders is, many do not feel ready to promote talent. In a recent survey by Korn Ferry, only 39 percent of those surveyed believed their organizations had the right talent to succeed in today’s changing global environment. One third did not […]
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In our global market place we are now conducting business with people we have not and may never meet. That means that now more than ever, being able to communicate in a clear and professional manner on the phone is critical to success in today’s business world. However, strong telephone communication is more complicated than […]
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The Advisor’s Corner – How Do I Build Ownership?
/in Management & Leadership, The Advisor's Corner/by Roxi HewertsonWhen you decide to put a team together, you need to have a reason. Explicitly identify WHY the team exists in the first place and why each individual is important to success. Make sure that everyone is connected to that shared purpose.
The Advisor’s Corner – Can Ethics Be Learned?
/in Corporate Cultures, Practices for Professionals, The Advisor's Corner/by Roxi HewertsonQuestion: Can you teach ethics, or are we ‘hard wired’ and born with or without ethics? StrategyDriven Response: (by Roxi Hewertson, StrategyDriven Principal Contributor) YES you can teach the principles and importance of ethics. YES, you can model the ethics you expect within your culture. And… NO, you cannot be sure someone will behave and […]
Managing a Remote Team: 12 Best Practices for Better Productivity
/in Management & Leadership/by Maricel RiveraThe remote and mobile workforce population is steadily rising. Even IBM adjusted its HR policies to accommodate remote workers. Today, it is one of the top companies that make use of a remote workforce, offering flexible work options, alongside Apple, Dell and Xerox. To ascertain staff productivity in teams that are scattered across various locations, […]
Managing Talent in a Passion Driven Job Market
/in Management & Leadership, Talent Management/by James RosseauI have not sought out nor come across any empirical data set that proves this, nor do I plan to. However, I have spent a lot of time hearing the same story over and over again. Many people are not excited about the work they are doing everyday. The last Forbes survey stated that four […]
The Advisor’s Corner – Are People Listening to Me?
/in Business Communications, Practices for Professionals, The Advisor's Corner/by Roxi HewertsonQuestion: Is it me, or are people listening less and less at work and at home? StrategyDriven Response: (by Roxi Hewertson, StrategyDriven Principal Contributor) I have observed a continuous degradation in communication skills among leaders for over two decades, and yes it IS getting worse. This may not surprise you, but it should get your […]
The 7 Most Common Negotiating Mistakes
/in Management & Leadership, Practices for Professionals/by Eldonna Lewis-FernandezWhile even the word ‘negotiation’ can evoke fear, stress and anxiety for many, the intent is quite simple: to discuss and ultimately agree on a deal. Whether it’s a multimillion dollar contract or just deciding where to meet for lunch, life is rife with negotiations. And, the negotiation process is a lot like a chess […]
The Advisor’s Corner – Leadership 101: 7 Key Reminders
/in Practices for Professionals, The Advisor's Corner/by Roxi HewertsonQuestion: I was just promoted into a role where I now supervise other people for the first time, so what do I have to keep in mind? StrategyDriven Response: (by Roxi Hewertson, StrategyDriven Principal Contributor) The basics of leading well have not changed since the beginning of human time, and are not likely to do […]
Management Observation Program – Observations Change Behaviors
/in Management Observation Program, Premium/by Nathan IvesAdmit it; you perform differently when your supervisor is watching you. Suddenly, all of the performance rules become clear and important. You feel a sudden urgency and compulsion to recall them.
Do you have the next generation of leaders you need?
/in Management & Leadership, Succession & Succession Planning, Talent Management/by Andrés TapiaAnxiety is high among organizational leaders that as vital as a new generation of leaders is, many do not feel ready to promote talent. In a recent survey by Korn Ferry, only 39 percent of those surveyed believed their organizations had the right talent to succeed in today’s changing global environment. One third did not […]
Telephone Communication: Make an Impression!
/in Business Communications, Practices for Professionals/by Jayne LatzIn our global market place we are now conducting business with people we have not and may never meet. That means that now more than ever, being able to communicate in a clear and professional manner on the phone is critical to success in today’s business world. However, strong telephone communication is more complicated than […]