When I originally shot IT.tv Episode 69 talking about the big management mistake of greasing squeaky wheels, I got a lot of feedback. Most of it was positive and some people even said that I had given them new perspective on an age old problem: employee morale.
I like to think that a new perspective is [...]
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We work together. We collaborate. Being in a company means that we’re all part of the same thing.
That’s why this interview in Sunday’s NYT with SunGard CEO Cristobal Conde makes so much sense. Here’s the lead question:
Q. What are your thoughts on collaborative versus top-down management?
A. Collaboration is one of the most difficult challenges in [...]
If you really want to increase employee morale, don’t give in to employees who complain just to get their wheels greased. This video is crossposted at Insignificant Thoughts.
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Today’s article is from KnowHR contributor Vincent Ferrari. Vinnie’s not in HR. He’s a regular working guy. Smart, tech-savvy, straight shooter, and a friend of ours. [...]
I first heard that line from my friend, John H. Play around with the emphasis for a bit to get the real import of that phrase.
I thought of John and his quote when the internet meme was makings its rounds this week saying that a Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had fired an employee because he [...]
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