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Category Archives: Rewards and Incentives
Motivation Redux
Today I was reminded again that different people have different reasons for doing (or not doing) good work. It’s an easy lesson to forget when you are busy and juggling multiple priorities. You can fall into the bad habit of … Continue reading
Row Row ROWE Your Team
In 2007 Best Buy implemented a Results Only Work Environment or ROWE. They took the bold step of allowing their employees to work when they wanted, where they wanted, and to measure only the results and not the time spent in the office. The result? 40% more productivity, and a 90% reduction in voluntary turnover. Is a ROWE for you? Continue reading
Posted in Building Relationships, Coaching, Communication, Delegation, General, leadership, Motivation, Rewards and Incentives, Setting Goals, Staff Development, Team Building, Technical Management
Tagged challenge, Communication, effectiveness, Goals, IT Management, leadership, management, ROWE, Self Evaluation, Team, Time Management, trust
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Is it the shoes?
Remember the old Nike commercial with Michael Jordan and Spike Lee? If you don’t, thanks to the wonders of YouTube here it is: So it’s an anti-ad, we all got that part. Michael Jordan would be great in his bare … Continue reading
Your Best People are Updating Their Resumes Right Now
The recovery is beginning and the fear of instability that has held your best people in their seats for two tough years is fading away. Research indicates that 2010 may be the year of turnover – the year that your best people start looking at the job market. Are you doing everything you can to retain your best people? Continue reading
Posted in Communication, General, Hiring, leadership, Motivation, Rewards and Incentives, Staff Development, Uncategorized
Tagged challenge, Communication, Hiring, leadership, management, Motivation, Team
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Emotion and Management – How Much is Too Much?
Caring about your job is a great thing, but when does emotional volatility become a liability to a manager? Are you alienating your employees and damaging your relationships with your team? Continue reading
Posted in Building Relationships, Communication, Conflict Management, General, leadership, Rewards and Incentives, Staff Development, Team Building
Tagged Basics, Building Relationships, Communication, culture, effectiveness, Get Started, leadership, management, Management Tip, managing conflict, New Manager, Self Evaluation, Team, trust
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The Opposite of Love
Apathy can be deadly to your own career and the productivity and health of your team. Find out how to break the cycle of apathy and keep yourself and your team members happy and productive. Continue reading
Posted in Communication, General, leadership, Motivation, Rewards and Incentives, Staff Development, Team Building
Tagged Basics, Communication, IT Management, leadership, management, Motivation, New Manager, Team
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The Science of Motivation
This is an AMAZING talk by Daniel Pink. It’s long but you won’t notice because he’s such an engaging speaker and the facts he presents are so contrary to everything you think you know about how to use rewards to … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation, Rewards and Incentives, Staff Development
Tagged effectiveness, incentives, leadership, management, Motivation
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The Intersection of Blog and Life – More About Motivation
An interaction with my son’s teacher reminds me that consistency is not the only important aspect of motivation. Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Motivation, Rewards and Incentives, Setting Goals, Work/Life Balance
Tagged Communication, Goals, incentives, Life, Motivation
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Pigeons, Superstitions and Effective Incentive Programs
What do pigeons have to do with employee incentive programs? Find out how the psychological principle of conditioning relates to your reward systems in the workplace! Continue reading
Posted in Communication, General, Motivation, Rewards and Incentives, Staff Development
Tagged Communication, Goals, incentives, management, Management Tip, Motivation, New Manager, Team
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