Collaboration, Teamwork and Cooperation

People like to be valued and appreciated, and involved in decisions that affect them. Involvement, teamwork and collaboration are basic human desires. To get them, invite them. Here are two examples. The first is a manager, deep within the organization, who created a...

Quickly Build An Effective Work Team

  When a new work team is formed, members look to the leader for guidance. If the leader provides too much direction, the group will become passive, frustrated, and eventually disband. With too little direction, the group will flounder like an infant, becoming...

Morale

  High morale is a key to success. But what is morale? How can you build it? Here are some facts and suggestions. What is Morale? Morale is that special feeling you share with others of trust, usefulness, purpose, team loyalty and support, pride in your...

When Competition Is Destructive

  Internal competition often works against a good culture, against open communication, against success. No senior manager deliberately wants to close down communications, but competition in a leadership team can stifle openness throughout the company. Most...

Selecting The Best Candidate for Promotion

  When a group is involved in selecting its own leader, you get the best candidate and a motivated, committed team. This process also demonstrates desirable cultural values. “My lead manager suddenly resigned and I am looking for a replacement.” In...