We’ve all come across workers who seem to do nothing other than bring negativity to the workplace. Most of them are just annoying. Many can be highly inappropriate. And there are some who are not just uncaring but also adept at scheming, backstabbing, and pressing well beyond moral or ethical boun... read more

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Our Collective Responsibility  Strategically Being Tactical  “The most important thing the captain can do is to see the ship from the eyes of the crew.” Commander D. Michael Abrashoff.  US Navy - USS BENFOLD INTRODUCTION The business environment has undergone dramatic transform... read more

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As with every assessment, the success of a traditional 360-degree feedback review relies heavily on its design and implementation. Despite the areas in which this type of assessment might be useful, the 360-degree feedback, like every type of assessment, has its built-in flaws and biases. By virtue ... read more

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The annual 360 performance review should be a happy milestone in an employee’s year.  An employee and their manager or supervisor come together and talk about what went well for the employee and what didn’t go so right.  This information, however, comes courtesy of some randomly selected inter... read more

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Training employees and allowing them to develop to their fullest potential is a process that not only requires efficient spending, but it must also suit the context of your particular organization. The employment contract and any collective bargaining agreements need to be honored, as well. When dec... read more

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In many situations, employees who have become disgruntled will point the finger for their stalled career development at their employers. In reality, this finger needs to be pointed in the opposite direction. Unless an employee is willing to take the initiative to proper their own career forward, the... read more

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Karen had been counting the days to her Hawaiian vacation. She worked hard at her job and deserved the time off. Little did she know that while she was laying on the beach, her boss and co-workers were counting the days until her return. In the few short years Karen had worked there she had become s... read more

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