Putting People First: The Power of the Human-Centered Approach
A human-centered approach, also known as a people-centered approach or human-centric approach, is a problem-solving methodology that places the needs, desires, and experiences of individuals at the core of the decision-making process. It involves deeply understanding the perspectives and challenges of the people for whom a solution is being designed and tailoring the approach to […]
Management Goal Setting for the New Year
Management goal setting and New Year’s seem to go hand-in-hand. We make our resolutions and set new goals. How many of us actually achieve them? In a study conducted by YouGovAmerica from December 16-21, 2022, the findings report that 37% of Americans say they have a goal or resolution to accomplish in 2023. Of this […]
How to connect employees with a sense of purpose
So much is written about connecting an organization’s purpose with employee values. Has this stemmed the massive exodus of employees leaving for better pay, a better work culture or better mental health due to pandemic burnout? No. Resignations are still on the upswing. What if we flip the situation? What if managers begin to understand […]
What To Do When Your Team Building Efforts Aren’t Making a Difference
Everyone loves a team player. It’s a buzzword thrown around by recruitment and it’s a term resumes and interviews can’t do without. Couple this with the top performing desired skills on resumes according to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) team problem solving and team skills are rated one and two as the most […]
Want to See Business Growth in the Organization? Tap the Entrepreneurial Mindset
Want to see positive change in your organization? Consider how you tap into your employee’s entrepreneurial or gig mindset. How? You’ve heard or read about “that” brave soul who took a leap of faith, quit his job, and started his own thriving business. Or that digital nomad who ditched her demanding job for a relaxed […]
Creating a Motivated Team
Motivation. Without it, how can anything get done. Tasks are incomplete, goals are missed and productivity stumbles. Finding and maintaining motivation is a constant struggle for many employees, especially employees who are disengaged and dissatisfied with their current positions. Therefore, from a leadership perspective creating a motivated team can be a daunting task. What is […]
Low Cost, High Reward Team Building Strategies for Motivating Employees
“Motivation Monday” is such a popular slogan because many people experience a slump after the weekend and don’t feel motivated to perform well at their jobs. Employers should take notice when employees describe a lack of motivation because their performance, quality of work and profitability for the company will dwindle, affecting others around them, as […]
Finding The Right Teambuilding Tips To Keep Millennials Invested In Your Company
When you compare the crisis in US business leadership and the wave of millennials now anchored in the workplace, it is no coincidence that retention is an issue. And, there’s no denying it: millennials are now in the workplace in full force. Individuals born between 1980 and 1996, millennials have the reputation of regularly switching […]
Re-Engaging Employees in 2016
You’ve revamped your interview process. You’ve focused your efforts on hiring the right people for the position. However, your team’s progress is stagnant. The problem might not be your company, but instead part of a worldwide employee engagement crisis. According to research from Gallup, employee engagement in the U.S. has remained low and stagnant since […]
Put Motivation in Motion
Even with stellar teams, employees need to be motivated by their leaders from time to time. Employee motivation is important because it affects every aspect of the workplace including productivity, happiness, job satisfaction, company culture, teamwork and even the organization’s bottom line. Because employee motivation is important, leaders benefit from taking the time to learn […]
