Your mission statement might just be tired platitudes, or maybe your articulated vision inspires employees to invest themselves in fulfilling those ideals. Consider these key elements.
Heading off problems will make for a seamless and memorable event, so practice everything—even handing off microphones and slide deck controls to your fellow participants.
Don’t sweat the lunatic fringe who complain no matter what you do. Instead, work to inspire and engage the lukewarm lemons—and equip them for peak open-road performance.
Even your desktop workers often check workplace email on their phones. Are you making sure they can access your messages?
A thank-you note, crafted by your own hand, delivers meaning beyond its text. Using pen and paper for your writing encourages a freer flow of ideas. Consider these and other benefits.
Given the sociopolitical rollercoaster we’re all riding, bringing calm to and maintaining integrity within your workplace culture are exceedingly challenging and supremely important.
Look at the sunny side of messes, embrace your lack of total control, and don’t be afraid to let your colleagues cry it out.
Metrics, metrics, metrics. They can be daunting, but they’re essential for gaining a seat at the table. So is speaking the top executives’ language. Time to hone your math and verbal skills.
The company cut ties with an employee whose viral TikTok video showed its frozen pasta being warmed in hot water before being served. Here’s how it could have seized a chance to shine.
Despite plenty of data on a lack of two-way communication, decision-sharing, gender parity and other issues, the performance of many industry leaders hasn’t improved. The question is: Why?
Keep it brief. Use images. Have fun. And tear down that intimidating Berlin Wall of text.
Even in the age of fleeting attention and endless scrolling, some stories still need to be longer than a tweet.
The answer is not more ‘touchpoints’ or ‘connectivity.’ Focus on doing fewer things, and shed the extraneous stuff that’s not driving substantive results.
Thoughtfully segment internal audiences, create worthwhile content, and prioritize employee feedback.
Competition in today’s marketplace is fierce, and employees increasingly are demanding a say. Find out how to transform your organization.
