TIGERS® Blog
How to Develop a Project Team Culture in Top Down Organizations
Establishing a project team culture in a top down company can be difficult. This is certainly true if executives believe it is solely the project manager’s duty to develop the team using skills that work well with a top down, directive leadership style. The reality is...
How to Eliminate Fear from the Workplace
Recognizing the symptoms of fear in the workplace is the first step to creating a healthy, harmonious workplace environment. Then you have what you need in order to eliminate fear from the workplace. However, it can be easy to be unaware or turn a blind eye to this...
How Do You Maintain Communication During Change?
There is no such thing as over communicating during times of change. In fact, it is even a more crucial group dynamic issue through times of upheaval. Why is it important to maintain communication during change? Communication is usually one of the toughest issues that...
Micro-Training Resources For New Leaders and Supervisors
Newly-minted supervisors and managers look forward to leadership training. They also look forward to the resources for new leaders and supervisors that their employers make available to them. What if their employers don't? It’s a huge step forward in anyone’s career,...
Work Team Development Trends
As organizations continue to grow, trends show a greater focus on work team development. Rather than each employee working individually, companies are now striving to create a cohesive, unified work environment. This team-oriented culture no longer encourages the...
Why Empathy Is A Critical Skill For Workplace Success
The ability to connect with others is vital to not only your personal relationships, but also your success as a leader and a co-worker. When you use empathy, you open the door to important, constructive conversations and improved workplace understanding. Empathy is a...
Why Consistent Feedback is Important for Workplace Success
When asked why she prefers consistent feedback over annual reviews in the workplace, founder of TIGERS® model of group and leadership development, Dianne Crampton, commented that, “Nothing makes me happier when I see success to comment on it immediately. If I see...
Onboard Versus Orientation Leads To Retention
Why the onboard difference spells success in the workplace. Many organizations fail to onboard new employees. They hire good people who are excited about coming to work. Then what? New employees step on toes, they are not sure how the culture works and they don’t...
Are You Prepared For Gen Z to Join Your Workforce?
We’ve all heard it said that times are changing. But it’s not just the times. The workforce is changing too. Say hello to Gen Z. A generation that grew up with computers, iPhones, and that can’t remember a time when the internet didn’t exist. Unlike Millennials, who...
How Introverts Find Their Meetings Voice
The workplace can be a fast-paced and social environment -- two characteristics that tend to intimidate introverts. If you are an introvert, rather than allowing this to overwhelm you, learn to work with your strengths and personality type. Here are a few tips to...
