by Dianne Crampton | Oct 27, 2016 | corporate team building, team building, team building activities, team building effectiveness, team building event, team building ideas |
No matter if you work for a small or large organization or one in the middle, you likely have to work with a team. Teams can be extremely valuable for organizations, but they can also cause problems if not managed correctly. At their best, teams can promote creativity...
by Dianne Crampton | Oct 20, 2016 | 6 Principles That Build High Performance Teams, innovation |
Your business is strong. Your team members are productive. You have a large customer base that keeps coming back for more. That’s all you need for continued success, right? Unfortunately, no. While these success factors are important, nothing stays the same for too...
by Dianne Crampton | Oct 6, 2016 | hiring talent, onboarding, TIGERS 6 Principles |
Your organization’s hiring process is potentially the most important indicator of business success. According to research from Gallup, leaders who hire from the top 20 percent of the talent available experience a 20 percent increase in sales, a 10 percent increase in...
by Dianne Crampton | Sep 29, 2016 | and Surveys, employee engagement, happiness |
Employee engagement is important for U.S. government agency performance. According to new research, engagement appears even more important for local and state government as disengaged employees reportedly cost the U.S. up to $100 billion annually. According to...
by Dianne Crampton | Sep 22, 2016 | best places to work, employee engagement, Employee Motivation, employee productivity, employee retention, talent retention, work culture |
I was speaking at a SHRM gathering a few months ago and a Human Resource Manager from a call service company shared that retaining talented people was a problem in his company. In spite of the training given to new hires, it was rare for a new employee to stay with...
by Dianne Crampton | Sep 15, 2016 | 6 Principles That Build High Performance Teams, culture, leadership, leadership team building, leadership team development, leadership training |
Whether you are a brand new leader fresh in the role or a seasoned and experienced veteran, there are opportunities in your management style that could use improvement. You might be an effective leader, but once you become stagnant and stop focusing on developing your...
by Dianne Crampton | Sep 8, 2016 | creativity |
Boosting Creativity The status quo can be helpful, and it exists for a reason. However, focusing on “what is” isn’t always conducive to creativity and innovation. Creativity is important in the workplace because without it and the subsequent innovation that comes with...
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by Dianne Crampton | Sep 1, 2016 | awards, Benefits |
When you think of workplace perks, you likely think of paid vacation and sick days, or health, dental and vision coverage. But according to a survey conducted by Quill, many American employees are looking for more nontraditional work benefits, such as work-from-home...
by Dianne Crampton | Aug 25, 2016 | leadership, leadership team building, productivity, team building effectiveness, team building tips |
Leading a team can be difficult enough when the business is successful and you have loyal customers. When a business is struggling, it’s easy for leaders to question their abilities or the abilities of their team members. When times are tough, it is important to...
by Dianne Crampton | Aug 18, 2016 | employee productivity, management |
Most workers would probably describe themselves as competent in their positions. Interesting enough, though, if you think you are highly competent you likely aren’t as competent as you believe yourself to be. The reason is because competency is relative. While you may...
