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6 Cs of Culture: Collaboration
What makes an exceptional organizational culture? As my colleague Sharon described last week, every environment will have a distinct feel and flavor, and there are a few consistent elements that are essential to creating an engaging, motivating workplace. We like to call those fundamentals the 6 Cs of Culture, which are highlighted in our Culture…
Leer más7 Essentials to Reinforce Workplace Happiness
In recent weeks, I’ve seen multiple headlines about the decline in employee satisfaction. The reports have come about because of the steady decrease in staff Net Promoter Scores (eNPS), which evaluate how workers respond to the question: It’s important to take note because the eNPS does more than just signal the overall contentment employees may…
Leer másExpressing Gratitude for Every Emergenetics Attribute
«I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.» – Brené Brown Taking a second to pause and express appreciation has the power to stimulate greater fulfillment. Studies have revealed that being thankful can increase well-being and self-esteem as well as lead…
Leer másEngage Your Employee Community to Unlock More Learning
Employees are discovering so much every day in every company. As the 70-20-10 model reveals, 70% of learning happens experientially on the job. When education occurs outside of a formal setting, it can take effort to broadly share the insights, so the information doesn’t always extend beyond the person involved, let alone their team. Imagine…
Leer más4 Tactics to Dial Down End-of-Year Fatigue
Can you believe there are only 2 months left in the year? Like most of my friends and colleagues, the last few weeks have come and gone in the blink of an eye. I can only imagine that the pattern will continue through December! The end of the year often brings excitement– both personally and…
Leer másWhat Does Trust Really Mean?
Trust makes the workplace so much better. Just think about your own experiences with teams or organizations that you felt confident in. Likely, the assurance made colleagues feel more comfortable interacting and sharing ideas – even ones that felt a little bit risky. It probably produced an environment where teammates believed in each other’s capacity…
Leer más10 Indicators of an Excellent Corporate Climate
Leaders of thriving companies recognize that climate is fundamental to performance. Healthy, positive environments are correlated with an increased return to shareholders as well as greater agility in times of change. They also contribute to better people outcomes like improved engagement and well-being. In comparison, toxic workplaces are costly. One estimate from MIT Sloan revealed…
Leer másHow To: Facilitate an Effective Brainstorming Session
Brainstorms conjure up a wide range of pictures and feelings. In my experience, people who participate are often hoping that someone will have a sudden stroke of inspiration, similar to the ancient story of Archimedes shouting “Eureka!” (I’ve found it) after unexpectedly discovering the solution to detecting fake gold. Ideation sessions rarely pan out that…
Leer másThe Brilliance Series: Divergent Thinking
The Brilliance Series invites you to take a closer look at the Emergenetics® Attributes. Whether you are craving more information about your own Profile or are interested in better understanding the preferences of others, the series will offer insights to shine a light on the genius of each Attribute. Divergent Thinking Overview I’m energized to…
Leer másHow Can Learning & Development Teams Become Strategic Partners?
The Learning & Development (L&D) function is on the rise in many organizations. Executives and leaders are increasingly recognizing the value of training in driving productivity, closing skills gaps and improving employee retention. Still, only 50% of L&D professionals report that they are working closely with executive leadership. While this statistic is trending upward from…
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