Watch closely next time a change is announced and you’ll notice that people react in three different ways. The proactive type view change as an opportunity to try news things and make needed improvements. They value innovation and respond positively to difficult situations, collective concerns and personal challenges. Others are reactive and immediately start working […]

Trying to manage people in a hostile workplace is best done incrementally—one person at a time. Eventually, your followers will understand that taking responsibility for their own actions is not as scary as they thought. Once a subordinate understands that you are willing to overlook his mistakes so long as he claims responsibility for his […]

The life of any organization—its principles, ethics, style, values, and morality—is shaped by the interactions between labor and management. In analyzing what is likely to hamper these interactions, we can identify two sets of problems: one centered around management and the other on employees. Employee-centered problems Management-centered problems What we need is less soul selling […]

Whining is a universally recognized form of protest that is triggered by disruption. Frustrated subordinates resort to whining to get management’s attention. Given the demanding nature of the modern corporation, where employees are frequently pressured to change quickly and still respond accurately, it’s no wonder the workforce is whining. In today’s fast-paced workplace, employees sometimes […]

As economic and social conditions change, the pressure to be flexible and responsive will continue to mount. People in leadership roles will be expected to foresee what’s ahead and to make on-the-job adjustments without losing momentum.  The future vitality of your organization will depend on its ability to respond to disruption with minimum upheaval. Selecting […]

The vitality of any organization depends on its ability to respond to disruption with minimum upheaval. Disruption is much more subtle than change and thus more difficult to discern and detect. If you miss it when it first slips into your world, it will surely reappear. The abrupt onset of disorder and disarray are the […]

So, what’s all the fuss over vision statements? Is it a big deal and should you care? To gain a personal perspective, think about your workplace and complete this statement: The purpose of this organization is to ——–.  If your response came quickly, can be explained easily and fills you with hope, then you’re working […]