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The Best Team Building Secret is to Create Lots of Energy and Enthusiasm – By Doug Staneart- A Two Question Personality Test That Can Help You Understand Yourself And Others - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lynn SagerYou can't go up to your boss, your co-works, or even your blind dates and ask them to take a personality test. Yet personality does affect how we interact with others. I would like to share a wonderful two-question test for understanding why we instantly bond with some people; while at the same ...
Views: 2639(3 votes) - 4 Must-Have Factors for Consistent Predictable Growth in an Uncertain Economy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickIn today marketplace, uncertainty seems to be the constant as we embrace our new economy. What used to work for many businesses to generate sales and increase profits now does not work. Many in the information marketing world have had to face the fact that buyers now want something ...
Views: 2121(4 votes) - TEN IMMUTABLE SALES LEADERSHIP TRUTHS IN RECESSIONARY TIMES - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Don McNamara CMCAre you feeling the pinch of the economic times? It's pretty hard to avoid the news; everywhere you look it is not encouraging. Having gone through a few economic downturns in my career, it's easy to recall exactly what we did to revive relationships and activity in order to capture every ...
Views: 1549(7 votes) - *** Discipline for Children - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Liz CoslineOften when discipline is mentioned it seems that the first thing that is thought of is punishment. A child does something that an adult feels is wrong and this needs to be punished so that the child has something bad to relate to whatever the child did. In this way it is believed that the child ...
Views: 1399(2 votes) - Tips for Creating an Engaged Workforce - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Renee CormierAre your employees satisfied or engaged? As a business owner or manager, you had better know the difference between the two. Your employees may be satisfied at work because they are happily doing the bare minimum to keep you off their backs, but that’s not the same as being engaged. Engaged ...
Views: 2396(7 votes) - Creating and Sustaining a Powerful Workplace Team - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Renee CormierProbably one of the most difficult achievements for any manager is to assemble and maintain the right team to take their business to a higher level. Sometimes you get it right, and then someone leaves and the whole dynamic collapses. It can leave you feeling like you just fell in front of the ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - *** What Stops You? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Liz CoslineIt doesn't matter if we're talking about business, team building, jumping off a diving board, dieting, playing a sport, in a relationship with others, or a million other endeavors. It isn't about the task or endeavor as long as it isn't harmful to you or someone else. Instead it is about what ...
Views: 1238(4 votes) - Invest Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzWhen life is complete, what is the legacy you want to leave behind? One of policy, plans, procedures and rules? Or, do you want a to leave a legacy that represents your true self? If your answer is the latter, then read on. At home, work, or play - if you want to leave a legacy that is of true ...
Views: 1206(5 votes) - Teamwork is All About "ME" - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzWhenever I teach a class or give a presentation on teamwork, I always give the old adage of "There's no 'I' or 'U' in the word TEAM." Just like clockwork, as if drawn by the laws of physics, someone will shout out, "Yah, but there is a 'ME'!" I then enthusiastically reply, "YES!" My astute ...
Views: 1339(7 votes) - Make a Positive Impact - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzEach team member impacts the culture of an organization (positively or negatively) because emotions pass from person to person. Fifteen years ago, I was working for a particularly mean-spirited manager. He would spend his days yelling, stomping and publicly chastising me (and I was a work ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - *** When The Days Begin to Look the Same at Work - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Liz CoslineEveryone likes to get to the point where going to and being at work is comfortable. People like it when they know what to expect and they know the people they are going to encounter with pretty much the same things happening. It feel grounded and fairly calm or at least secure. Everyone knows ...
Views: 966(3 votes) - *** Employees - The Front Line Deserve Respect - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Liz CoslineIn many companies there are the front line employees doing the work that gets the companies promises completed. The company has said that they will do certain things for the customers and it is these front line employees that fulfill those promises. In most cases the employee comes in to work ...
Views: 1561(4 votes) - What Business Are We In? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneThe CEO of Black and Decker once said, ‘People don’t go into a DIY store because they need one of our drills. They go because they need a hole in the wall.’ Wonderbra in their internal communications to staff say this, ‘We do not sell underwear. We do not sell lingerie. What we sell is ...
Views: 1530 - It’s Time to Stave Off Staff Stress - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunSpreading responsibility across all employees in the facility relieves stress in individual staff members. Stress of all kinds pummels those who work in long term care. Facilities are expected to deal with major reimbursement changes, staffing concerns, regulatory compliance changes, consumer ...
Views: 1529(7 votes) - Three words: STOP THE EXCUSES - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunIn today’s healthcare world, the customer will not tolerate excuses made to justify unacceptable care or services. They’re not going to listen to inane excuses such as “We’re working short”, “That’s not my patient”, “I just came on duty”, “No one told me that”, “I’m brand new”, or “I’m a float”. ...
Views: 1397(3 votes) - Conflict Management: What Really Works? Here are Proven Solutions! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunIt would be simple for a healthcare operation to be successful if you didn’t have to work with customers and co-workers. All joking aside, many people feel their day is composed of merely trying to make positive human connectivity occur. Many organizations find, instead, human entanglement ...
Views: 3515(4 votes) - Remembering The Three W’s Of Recruiting Board Members - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Sharon MikrutMany years ago, I learned an interesting way to look at recruiting new board members. Although an organization’s bylaws may require consumers, specific types of professionals (e.g., doctors, service providers), or professionals who have certain credentials (e.g., a licensed social worker, ...
Views: 2053 - *** Team Building- Are there More C's? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Liz CoslineYes there are. I have put C's to team building simply as a way to remind me of all the aspects that go into team building. There are many different areas that need attention from time to time if not daily. But that does not mean it takes an incredible amount of time. It is more about ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - *** What Are We Going to Decide to Do? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Liz CoslineSo as everyone else I continue to hear that things are going bad in the economy. More and more it’s being reported that programs are suffering and budgets are being cut. People are getting stressed, even though they are working, wondering what is around the corner. Who can blame anyone for ...
Views: 1115(7 votes) - The New 4 Letter Word… - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robin HardyA new word has emerged that we will coin as “The New 4 Letter Word”! This 4 letter word can belittle someone; while at the same time give the user of the word an imaginary since of power. We have found that generally when this word is used it is meant to make the user feel better about ...
Views: 1479 - The Building of a Team - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferEvery cause or mission is unique. It is in its unique character that its strength is found. However, every great idea must be supported and built up to its ultimate potential. This process requires a team. A team will support you by bringing new ideas, resources and techniques to you and ...
Views: 1559(3 votes) - Why Teamwork is a Bad Idea - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Kevin BurnsBefore you think teamwork is the answer and spend large sums of money on “team-building” exercises, maybe you should consider whether your place of business needs teams at all. Perhaps more would get done by leaving your people alone to do what they already excel at. Forcing people to join teams ...
Views: 1837(1 vote) - *** 5 Tips for Building teams - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Liz CoslineThere are many aspects to team building. The more that is applied the better the team will be. Here are five different aspects of team building that allow the team to keep going to the next level. 1. Competence - when a leader puts a team together he or she tries to pick the best people ...
Views: 1674(16 votes) - Building Your Champion Team - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dirk ZellerI have shared with you my long version of what a Champion Team is. The truth is it matters very little what my definition is. The true question is what is your definition of a Champion Team? To be successful in life, we all have to affix the target. In order to hit our objectives, goals, and ...
Views: 1365 - Transformational Leadership Should Lead Market Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Terrie AndersonYou are probably as fed up, and frustrated, as I am with corporations to whom you entrusted your hard earnt money, and who are not returning solid results, but instead trying to confuse you with beautifully scripted results and announcements that portray a positive future and a one time ...
Views: 3182(2 votes) - How to Prevent Your Employees from Becoming Collateral Damage in the Labor-Management Battle - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Pat LynchWhile members of Congress talk about improving the workplace for employees, the actions of many indicate that they are far more interested in serving the interests of either management or unions than they are in securing better conditions for workers. Unless this attitude changes quickly, ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - *** Individual and Team Awareness - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Liz CoslineThis is the chance like no other for people to give themselves the time and energy that each deserves. There are now life coaches that not only assist people with self but also with business, projects, and home life. Being self aware is the key to having life run smoother. This includes ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - How to Create a Successful Team - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanThe quality of your office is going to be determined by the quality of the team that assists you in providing health care to your patients. There are a number of things that you can do in order to build and strengthen your health care team. People do business with people who they like, who ...
Views: 2490(4 votes) - 5 Ways to Ignite Productivity, Power & Passion in Your Team - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Be enthusiastic as a leader. You can't light a fire with a wet match!” – Author Unknown Isn’t it interesting that we can light a firecracker on the 4th of July faster than we can ignite a fire in ourselves and our team? I had a client recently that complained they were having a hard time ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - Exterminate Boring Meetings by Using Team Building Exercises and Icebreakers - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Greg SmithHow many meetings have you been to that are just the same old thing -- boring gatherings you cannot wait to leave. Most meetings are poorly managed and non-productive. I have been a teacher, management consultant, and meeting facilitator for over twenty years. In the hundreds of classes and ...
Views: 3369 - ***Team Building- What Does the Leader Look Like? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Liz CoslineTeams usually not only have a coach or leader they often have a captain or lead person. These people are important to the team. They are not only important for the guiding, teaching, and communication given but also for the way they present themselves to the team. Team members get cues from ...
Views: 2691(9 votes) - Maintenance of a Team - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Liz CoslineSo let's say that everything is being done to build and excellent team, communication is clear, individual skills are recognized and utilized, goals are defined, the jobs are getting done, and most of the time things are running smoothly. Seems like this team doesn't need much attention at all, ...
Views: 1059 - ***A Thank You For a Team Isn’t Enough - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Liz CoslineOne of the most important things a manager can do for the employees is to say thank you. It shows the employees that the manager has noticed that the job is completed or that there is confidence that the job will be completed. It also indicates appreciation for the employee. This is a simple ...
Views: 2438 - Leadership Development - Inspiring the Team to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Kate TammemagiIn Business, Leadership is about inspiring followers to achieve Team or Organizational goals. You may be a Team Leader or Manager in a Business, and you may have built the respect of your Team. Your next challenge is to get them focused in the right direction, the direction that will achieve ...
Views: 1809(2 votes) - Employee Empowement - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Majlinda PrikuTeam building and developing human capacity are two key elements of achieving employee empowerment. In addition to confidence and skill to undertake new and increasingly challenging assignments, team members also need opportunities for growth and development. Employee confidence and capability ...
Views: 1547 - How to Have a Highly Productive and Profitable Team - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiBefore you start complaining that your team are causing you headaches and not performing the way you want, take a look at yourself first. Gary who runs a plumbing business has 5 staff. He was always complaining that they were lazy, didn't use their initiative and would take advantage of him. ...
Views: 1446(5 votes) - When Being Named TED is Cool - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA new and cool online group now grants your wishes. Imagine a friend, a peer or a colleague quietly filling out an online form telling this group all about your work and how the members of this group might help -- and this nomination is kept from you. Now visualize getting a call out of the ...
Views: 1117 - Managing Conflict at Your Organization - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerThe scene is familiar. Two or more amazing people who are dedicated to furthering the wonderful work our nonprofit conducts are actively in conflict. It starts with a perceived slight, follows with silent anger, gradually simmers into personal jabs and eventually escalates into outright ...
Views: 1970 - Maintaining Team Morale and Enthusiasm in a Recession - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Gina GardinerBusinesses world wide are facing probably the most challenging time since the Second World War. Most of those in positions of responsibility have little or no first hand experience of dealing with a recession on a global scale. In times of boom it feels easier to motivate and enthuse people ...
Views: 2241 - More Than a To-Do List: Build Teamwork, Improve Execution with a Project Checklist - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from James MurphyTwo unique sources demonstrated a strong link between the use of a project checklist and effective team building in January 2009: the US Airways incident in New York and the release of a study on medical checklists. The January 2009 Special Article of the New England Journal of Medicine ...
Views: 1498 - How Your Team Could Learn More About Winning Mentality - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraZig Ziglar once said, “Winning is not really everything, but the effort to win is.” As one learns more about winning mentality, there could be several insightful lessons that one could learn from. Learning about winning mentality could bring about interesting and excellent opportunities for ...
Views: 2509(1 vote) - Team Building Benefits When Team Members Coach Each Other - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinBusinesses that consistently perform at the top of their game often have one thing going for them that less successful companies don't: a strong team. Because of this, businesses that are looking for the chance to take a larger hold within their markets are going to want to look into team ...
Views: 1643 - Empowering Others - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVGet the Cooperation of Others Empowering people is the key to building a high-performance team. Once you empower people by learning how to motivate and inspire them, they will want to work with you to help you achieve your goals in everything you do. Your ability to enlist the knowledge, energy ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - ***Team-Building Secrets for Successful Startups - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVWhen people start businesses, they often hire staff when needed, where needed, with no strategic plan in place. Sometimes they are lucky and it works. But more often than not, it wastes money and hobbles the startup, as these typical scenarios show: Ready, aim . . . wait! A software developer ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - The Power of Aligning Job Descriptions with Behavioral Style - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Dirk ZellerWhat if you could predict, in advance, how a person would react to certain job performance tasks? What would the value of that knowledge be worth to you as a Lead Agent? What if you could predict how they will deal with challenges, make connections with others, deal with change, and respond to ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Manage or Lead? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Liz CoslineIn my experience in the supervisory and management world I have found that getting the job done in a consistent day to day way, comes down to the view of the managing person no matter what the actual title the person holds. I have separated these views by using the words manage and ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - *** Ten Simple Strategies for Building a Great Team - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from John AOVDonald J. Trump is the greatest real estate developer in history. But he is the first person to admit that he needed a great team behind him - great advisors, great attorneys, great accountants, and more. Yes, Mr. Trump is a man of formidable abilities. But even he couldn't go it alone. If you ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Ideas For Team Building Activities - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Nariman TaweelTeam Building activities during conferences and events are essential to increasing morale and to allow colleagues and members to get to know one another. They can be either physical or intellectual activities, but most importantly they must be fun. Here are some ideas for team building ...
Views: 5472(4 votes) - The Rewards of Team Building Away Days - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2009 from Alan HuntTeam Building Away Days – Making Teamwork Rewarding! Let’s talk a little bit about the psychology of team building and collaboration between individuals and groups. Why is it that we’re always being told it’s an important part of the business? Does it mean anything? ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Ten Teambuilding Tips - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Joyce WeissWill teamwork bring in more clients and keep the ones you've got? Yes! People who work together may develop the dreaded "Who cares?" disease. Highly infectious, it slowly erodes all the good efforts that a few excellent workers produce. However, it’s reversible if you take immediate ...
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