Communication, Department management
July 9, 2024
Via: Inc.I work in an office of a large company. The work my team does is often stressful, so sometimes staff morale suffers. The managers of my team have created a feelings chart that has giant emoji representing various levels of […]
Communication, Department management
June 27, 2024
Via: Inc.As a card-carrying member of Generation X, it might go without saying that I am a fan of Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters. Meanwhile, as the devoted dad of a daughter who is into Taylor Swift, I’ve become a fan […]
Communication, Department management
February 26, 2024
Via: Inc.Fostering a work environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to speak up and collaborate is crucial for tackling the most difficult challenges and achieving success. The thing is, many organizations–and the people who lead them–ignore or even punish workers […]
Administration, General organization management
April 10, 2023
Via: Inc.I manage a very seasonal business, one where I can only retain one person in the off-season, as we can’t afford (nor have the work for) anyone else during that time. In my six years here, we’ve built up a […]
Administration, General organization management
March 6, 2023
Via: Inc.A reader asks: My workplace wants to start giving out annual profit share bonuses in lieu of salary raises. Basically, the base bonus (which is based on how well the company does that year) would be multiplied by the number […]
Communication, Department management
January 5, 2023
Via: Inc.Kent Lewis, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Portland, Oregon, is the founder and CEO of digital marketing agency Anvil Media, which recently merged with Deksia. We asked Kent where he found motivation for rethinking his business strategy for the […]
Communication, Department management
November 18, 2022
Via: Inc.Communication is the source of much conflict in the workplace. Words are misinterpreted, feelings get hurt, people choose sides, the gossip machine starts to churn, and trust is lost. Poor communication can cost businesses countless hours of lost productivity to […]
Administration, General organization management
October 31, 2022
Via: Inc.Whether you’re trying to sell a product, an idea, or even yourself, you’re in the influence business. In the most basic sense, you’re trying to get your way. The problem with much of the advice on how to persuade and […]
Communication, Department management
August 17, 2022
Via: Inc.The largest and most successful businesses of the past have traditionally been driven by autocratic and powerful leaders who managed a highly structured organization of subordinates. I see that model changing today to one of team collaboration and decision making, […]
Communication, Department management
July 15, 2022
Via: Inc.As a leader, creating an environment where open communication and feedback are welcomed and encouraged is important. You not only need to give continuous feedback to your team, but you must seek it out as well. Asking for your team’s […]
General organization management, Strategic planning
June 3, 2022
Via: Inc.There are a lot of brands out there but it can be difficult to distinguish between the basic vs. brilliant brands. There are two things that help a company stand out — the product and the reputation. A lot of […]
Communication, Department management
May 16, 2022
Via: Inc.The ability to effectively lead others is a key to success in growing a business. But in the transactional business world gone virtual, we spend the majority of our time treating one another as strangers. Taking into account all the […]
Communication, Department management
February 23, 2022
Via: Inc.Ever been involved in a work situation where conflict escalated out of control? Probably. How did the people involved in this scenario diffuse the drama? Were they calm, clear-headed, optimistic, and mutually respectful? Those are good examples of people who […]
Communication, Department management
January 27, 2022
Via: Inc.Ineffective communication costs individuals time and organizations money. Misunderstandings, ambiguous instructions, unclear calls to action and confusion start as small stressors that can snowball into outcomes that impact organizational bottom lines. A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit on Communication […]
Self-management, Task management
January 21, 2022
Via: Inc.Being an entrepreneur is easy, but being a successful entrepreneur is a tough job. It takes a lot of hard work, perseverance and motivation to get to the point where you can achieve the success you want. There are various […]
Communication, Department management
December 27, 2021
Via: Inc.Communication is one of the most common challenges faced by teams that are new to remote work. Team members who were used to walking over to a colleague’s desk for clarification find themselves lost in a sea of crisscrossed emails, […]
Administration, General organization management
November 10, 2021
Via: Inc.Over the course of the pandemic only one thing has been certain: nothing is certain. Thanks to cresting waves of infection, shifting vaccine timetables, and unprecedented supply chain snarls, most offices have written, torn up, and rewritten their back-to-office plans […]
Communication, Department management
July 28, 2021
Via: Inc.Leadership is certainly not for everyone. For those in the esteemed role of a “leader,” a serious question needs to be asked: Are you fit to inspire human beings to be great and do great things for your organization? Whether […]
Administration, General organization management
May 26, 2021
Via: Inc.Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month arrived this year amidst great heartache from AAPI violence and the great achievement of Chloe Zhao’s breakthrough Oscar win. The events invite a different response, one that acknowledges history, achievements and heartaches. We […]
Administration, General organization management
April 27, 2021
Via: Inc.Chief executives and heads of HR have been wrestling for years with the question, “How can I create a great workplace?” To answer that question, follow the evidence. The research asserts that leaders in those so-called “best companies” lean heavily […]
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