Collaboration is a buzzword these days. Especially so in the corporate lingo. But rarely do individuals & companies, pay attention to the basics of collaboration. Collaborative decision making is at the root of most successful teams in the world. But what is collaborative decision making, really? Collaborative decision making occurs when a team of individuals reaches a consensus.
You’re halfway through another long workday. But you’ve still got some work to do before you can clock off for the night. A co-worker is talking to you. And you start to feel yourself getting tenser and tenser the more they distract you. You’re unable to make eye contact and feel yourself emotionally closing off to
Edgar Schein is considered as one of the forefathers of modern organizational psychology. He was the mind behind the “Career Anchors” framework. This framework hypothesizes that an individual’s workplace inclinations adhere to eight specific categories. The attributes of these proverbial anchors dictate how they perform at work. If your people end up in positions that don’t
Employee burnout is a very real problem in today’s workforce. According to a recent survey of HR leaders, up to 50% of attrition can be attributed to burnout. Rather than any other factors. Burnout at work can be a result of many different things. But there are definitely ways to prevent it from happening. And if someone is already
For many people, work can be a stressful environment for many reasons. From nagging bosses to frustrating rules and everything in between. You could find yourself burdened by so much stress that it will negatively impact you. Here are the eight ways to manage stress at your workplace, so it does not consume your life. These are the most common
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” -Harry Truman As a manager, you may feel like you don’t have time to read outside of a busy work schedule. However, with so much valuable information available, reading a little bit every day can go a long way in improving your leadership skills. Here
One of the many qualities that make a good manager is delegation. However, what makes a great manager is that she also knows when to delegate and when not to. It does happen that while empowering your subordinates, you give away too much at one time. There are many problems that arise when you have no control over
True, genuine connection is the fundamental key to a successful business relationship. Both, within the office & outside of it. Fail to connect with your team members, and suffer the consequences. That even exposes the company to many risks – attrition, disengagement, dissatisfaction etc. Thus creating a connection with employees is crucial to success across the board. Here are
Employees at the start of their career are known to take extra efforts. They are learning the ropes of corporate world & at the same time trying to become competent in their roles. These employees continuously strive to go the extra mile & achieve goals. For themselves, for their teams & for their company. Intent
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? This used to be (and still is) one of the most common questions asked in job interviews. Very few have clarity about what they will achieve in the next 5 years. Most make up hypothetical scenarios that they hope will impress their interviewers enough to