“Hey – Thank You.” “Thanks!” “Thank you – I really appreciate it.” Do you take the time to say Thank You in your workplace? Or are you in such a rush that when someone does something that is part of their job description, that you just run away without saying a word? Research reported in The Wall Street Journal states that saying Thank You can “increase … [Read more...] about Your Gratitude Attitude
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Benchmark for Innovation
Landscape Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Benchmarking. Organizations of all types carry out these activities from time to time. Landscape Analysis is the broadest of these activities and can include both Competitor Analysis and Benchmarking. It may also include a Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Input, and Environmental Data Collection – often looking at PESTLE aspects of the … [Read more...] about Benchmark for Innovation
Improve Your After-Action Reviews
Continuous innovation requires continuous learning. One of the best ways to make sure your organization learns continuously is the consistent and effective use of After-Action Reviews. After-Action Reviews have become popular in organizations. However, they are often done sporadically and superficially. A thorough AAR process can help turn failures into successes and … [Read more...] about Improve Your After-Action Reviews
Boosting Retention
The Great Resignation is challenging many organizations as people re-evaluate their priorities and work goals. A recent article in Harvard Business Review suggests that we need to act fast in order to stop this mass exodus. If you are not already paying attention to the following aspects of your workplace, you may want to do so right away. 1. Update Compensation and … [Read more...] about Boosting Retention
How You Can Be An Amazing Boss
Gallup research has shown that “leaving a bad manager” is the number one reason people leave jobs – it’s not the job itself. You are probably not a bad boss. But wouldn’t you like to know what it takes to be an AMAZING boss? Research reported in Harvard Business Review gives us some tips on becoming more amazing bosses. Here are some of the ideas: *Manage … [Read more...] about How You Can Be An Amazing Boss