Knowledge Sharing and Organisational Commitment in the Context of Downsizing
This article looks at the benefits of organisational knowledge sharing and commitment in the context of downsizing. Knowledge sharing activities have the potential to enhance organisational effectiveness by bringing employees together and fostering the development of...Attitudes and values trump skills and experience
Paying attention to values, attitudes and personal spirit may be the difference between creating a great leadership team which will inspire and motivate an organisation rather than a pedestrian group who will just get the job done.
Performance Feedback: Shaping Team Culture with Performance Conversations
A key tool that you have as a manager to shape team culture is the performance feedback conversation. There are three key elements to these performance conversations: Communicating expectations, Providing positive feedback, and Giving corrective feedback. If you do...
Management Development: Learning to Shape Team Culture
One of the key lessons in management development today is learning how to shape team culture. You are probably acutely aware of the culture above you (organizational culture) and the culture outside the organization (industry or national culture). What you may not...
Attend, Listen, Learn and Motivate
The process of active listening may sound simple but its effects are profound and far-reaching. Active listening can address an employee’s needs, affirm their self-worth and contribute substantially to their work motivation.