by Dianne Crampton | Oct 19, 2022 | team decision making |
Leaders in any organization show their resolve in many ways – mentoring, setting strategy, and implementing the desired work culture. One of the more important ways to test a leader is in their understanding of how to apply dissent in decision-making and whether they...
by Dianne Crampton | Oct 12, 2022 | Team Cultures |
Your Manager says “we’re a team” but something just doesn’t feel right because no one works together. Everyone is completing their own assignment. There is neither coordination nor discussion. Their tasks aren’t related to yours and vice-versa. Nothing has...
by Dianne Crampton | Sep 15, 2022 | leadership |
By now, most of you who are also subscribed to the TIGERS 6 Principles ™ newsletter know that I am a passionate organic gardener and also TIGERS 6 Principles developer of managers as facilitators. What I understand about gardening is that most native plants are...
by Dianne Crampton | Sep 8, 2022 | leadership |
Manager-Facilitators build the collaborative workforce and develop employees. Why it isn’t obvious at this point is mind-boggling. Here’s one example. In between bites of canapés and crudités, the emcee of the company-wide luncheon called everyone’s attention...
by Dianne Crampton | Aug 31, 2022 | leadership team development |
The following suggestions from team leaders often correct active disengagement. Here’s an example. A friend and I were having lunch the other day. We got around to the topic of work and she told me that another person quit in her department. I said, “Another?”....
by Dianne Crampton | Aug 19, 2022 | empathy |
When you spend time and resources to recruit employees, obviously you want them to stay. Right? If so, empathy is a skill worth paying attention to. This is because empathetic leaders experience less turnover and are loved and appreciated by employees. Empathy works...
by Dianne Crampton | Aug 11, 2022 | creativity |
Utter the word “brainstorming” to your department, and it could send a person or two scurrying out of the huddle. For many, the process of brainstorming is just as pleasant as nuking their brains in the microwave. It’s a mix of desperately trying to get everyone’s...
by Dianne Crampton | Aug 4, 2022 | empathy |
This is true and would have been embarrassing if I hadn’t learned something. I missed the plane. I am blessed and cursed by high levels of attention and focus. In this instance I was traveling to a client 3 hours away and was waiting to board my flight in the...
by Dianne Crampton | Jul 28, 2022 | employee learning and development, recognition |
The late Mary Kay Ash, American businesswoman and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics is known for her business empire, splendor, and unparalleled success during her time. One of her lasting remarks regarding praise and how to praise your performer has made it into the...
by Dianne Crampton | Jul 2, 2022 | facilitation |
In today’s business world, facilitation management and the ability to facilitate effectively are more critical than ever. This is because businesses are now more global and interconnected than ever before. This means that there are more opportunities for...
