Archive for 'Executive Coaching'

Theories of Motivation: Do Incentives Work?

“The Puzzle of Motivation”  is the title of a TED talk by Dan Pink.  In this talk he asserts that traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think.  Social scientists have conducted research that confirms this, but business is not taking advantage of this research.  There is a mismatch between what science knows and what business does.

Contingent motivators work well in situations where there is a simple set of rules and rewards narrow the focus; but where issues are ...

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MAY
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Change Management: Some Statistics

  • 70% of change initiatives fail
  • 25% are able to sustain long-term gains from change initiatives
  • 82% of CEO’s identify change management as a priority
  • Effective change management can make a difference
  •       143 % ROI when change management is implemented
  •       35% ROI when no change management initiative is implemented

 

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MAY
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Managing Multi-Generational Talent

What are the differences in multi-generational talent that impact how they are managed for success? That was the topic at a recent SHRM Atlanta meeting and panel discussion. Some of the area addressed include:
1. Short-term versus long term incentives. The driven baby boomers have different priorities. Long-term incentives work for them, but shorter term incentives work best for Millennials.
2. All of the generations need to respect each other and what they have ...

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14
MAY
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Engaging Change: Six Steps for Surviving and Thriving

Change is the only thing we can count on in this global economy with continuous technology updates. Those of us who can work through our resistance and learn to adapt quickly have the advantage. A recent article in Management.com listed six steps.

1. Stay Involved: No matter what position we have in our companies, from top management to newly hired graduate, how we deal with change will affect our relationships, communication and ultimately our performance. It is important to stay ...

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6
MAY
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Five Questions for Leaders and Managers

These five questions come from a post on Workforce.com.

  • Did my employees make progress today?  Feeling like you have made some forward movement helps to keep up your morale.  Is there a better feeling than crossing off some lingering task on your to “do list”, or  closing a sale? What can you do to help structure work for employees to keep them moving forward?
  • What did we miss in the interview for the worst hire we ever made?  Maybe it was a ...
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4
MAY
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The Changing Nature of Work

The Evolution of Work and the Worker

Here are some interesting statistics from  the  Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Foundation paper, Shaping the Future.

1.  By 2050, the number of workers 65 and older in the US is expected to grow by 75% while the number of workers 25-54 is expected to grow by only 2 %.

2.  71% of Gen Y workers expect and want to do an overseas assignment.

3. Increasing labor costs in China may prompt UIS ...

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Are you a Sucess Avatar or Seasoned Survivor?

If you are an employer or manager, are you hiring the right people for your organization’s success?

In an open letter to employers published in the NY Times, David Brooks questions the hiring practices of employers by challenging them to hire those people who have not followed all the traditional cookie cutter paths of success.  He is talking about people who went to the right schools, got high grade point averages, and  have so many leadership and volunteer positions on their ...

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Book Recommendation

Thanks for the Feedback 

The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
Even When it is Off Base, Unfair, Poorly Delivered and, Frankly, You’re not in the Mood

You have to love a title like that!!

The authors are Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen,  lecturers at the Harvard Law School who also have their own consulting business.  This book is meant for receivers, but it is also good for givers of feedback as well.

 

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Still Stressed After All These Years

Inadequate staffing is the top source of workplace stress according to  research conducted by Towers Perrin and The National Business Group on Health. During the recession, in a panic mode, companies laid off thousands  of workers.  The research shows that the “work more” economy companies embraced during that time still exists, even though employment statistics show that jobs are now at pre-recession levels.  From the calls I receive, it is clear that many people remain unemployed or underemployed.    Though companies ...

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10 Great Sites for Part-Time Work

Finding part-time work or a job where you can work from home can be challenging. Early retirees and those who don’t need to work full-time often want to work both for the extra money as well as the challenge of using their brain and skill set. Students often need summer jobs.

I recently came across a blog posting by Nancy Collamer that delineates and explains 10 sites that list part-time and work from home jobs.

1. The best overall site, she says,  ...

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