The concept of staff empowerment is often spoken about and even claimed as policy by many organizations. It seems from experience and much I have read that the methods and requirements for implementation of successful staff empowerment programs are often badly misunderstood and/or mismanaged. I found this five stage model some time ago however cannot… Continue reading »
Jun
08
Working in a Multicultural Environment “National and Family Influences” part 5
Hofstede’s findings in full can be found on the web and I recommend them as a great way to start thinking about the differences you may encounter in a multicultural or international workplace. In a particular it can explain why many around us (that come from high uncertainty avoidance societies) show anxiety about an uncertain… Continue reading »
Apr
19
Influencing Others through Communication and the Value of PAINTING a VERBAL PICTURE
One of the most underutilized communication skills during the influencing process seems to me to be the valuable skill of painting a verbal picture. The idea for the influencer with this technique is to engender enthusiasm for a course of action or point of view by ‘painting a picture’ of a desired future state. This… Continue reading »
Nov
01
What is Motivation & How to ‘Motivate’ Others “orglearn” Video
What is Motivation & How to ‘Motivate’ Others the first “orglearn” Video. Information on what motivation is really about, a plain talk start on really understanding motivation. A four minute video presentation on motivation that covers the real motivational forces: craving, needs and wants and the desire to satisfy the tension created in all of… Continue reading »
Oct
08
Vision Mission and Values Ian Berry Gets to the Reality
A great video by consultant Ian Berry and the reality of Vision Mission and Values statements. More of Ian’s great stuff and doses of reality can be found at: http://www.ianberry.au.com/. I am no way associated with Ian or his organization just like what he has to say. Lessons worth learning! Ric (orglearn) **Link for direct… Continue reading »
Sep
09
People Management and Personal People Competencies Needed
Three more people management “personal people competencies you need to be effective and successful: POSITIVELY MOTIVATED A) Able to resist negative external influences and maintain commitment to the task. B) Set high personal standards to the work methods and outcomes and is able to associate and align personal need with company direction and goals. C)… Continue reading »
Sep
08
The Last Lecture Randy Pausch Lessons for Life
The “Last Lecture,” Randy Pausch “The idea of the last lecture is a hypothetical question, “if you knew were going to die, and you had one last lecture, what would you say to your students?” For Professor Pausch, it wasn’t hypothetical. He was fighting pancreatic cancer. This talk is not morbid or about death though… Continue reading »
Jul
03
MODERN BRAIN SCIENCE AND REINFORCEMENT MOTIVATION THEORY
‘THE CARROT & THE STICK’ Theorists who supported this ‘motivation’ approach for years believed that we need not be concerned about follower’s internal mental states, prior knowledge, learning styles or current levels of an individual’s understanding (internal cognitive events). Rather they argued (and some managers still do) that ‘reinforces’, (consequences that immediately follow behavior) will,… Continue reading »
Jul
01
“The Carrot Principle” book introduction, author Chester Elton
In his book introduction on BNET Elton argues that good managers become great, when they use power of positive recognition. Of course you still have be effective at the four old chestnuts ” goal setting, communication, trust and accountability” Pity about the title or simile he’s chose as its also often stated that ‘only donkeys… Continue reading »
Jun
30
MOTIVATION – EQUITY THEORY – WE ALL WANT OUR ‘FAIR’ SHARE
Equity theory proposes that all individuals compare their level of job inputs and outcomes with those of others and then actively seek to eliminate any inequities. In other words if we believe that we are being correctly rewarded for our efforts in relation to others a state of justice exists, however if we perceive ourselves… Continue reading »
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