Beiträge von Sharon Taylor
Navigating Tough Conversations and Building Workplace Harmony: Emergenetics for Conflict Resolution
Every organization experiences workplace conflict. The friction points often start small, arising from poor communication or different approaches to work. However, they can escalate into much bigger issues, including performance challenges, employee disengagement and distrust, if left unresolved. By embracing the scratchiness that comes from tension and engaging in healthy conflict resolution strategies, managers can…
WeiterlesenTraining Tomorrow’s Leaders: Developing Future-Ready Talent
As organizations navigate constant change amid technological advancements and market volatility, the expectations of leadership are rapidly evolving. Gone are the days of command-and-control. Instead, companies will need managers and executives who are adaptable, empowering, technologically fluent and human-centered. By investing in training, organizations will prepare their people to guide hybrid teams where humans and…
WeiterlesenAmplify Productivity in the Age of AI: Training Solutions to Boost Performance
As leaders race to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their workplaces, I’ve noticed that some may be missing out on the nuanced elements that drive performance. It’s certainly true that technology can speed up work, automate tasks and support efficiencies; however, these tools are just one part of the productivity equation. Other factors include the…
WeiterlesenThe Manager’s Dilemma: Preparing for the Future
For managers, balancing the demands of today while preparing for tomorrow is no small feat. Supervisors are often consumed by immediate priorities including hitting targets, coaching staff and solving daily problems, leaving little space to think about how to stay ahead in an evolving business environment. Yet the need to anticipate the future and adapt…
WeiterlesenThe Manager’s Dilemma: Leading Through Large-Scale Change
What was the last significant transformation effort that your organization implemented? How did the process go for you and your colleagues? If your experience is similar to that of the majority of companies, it may not have been as successful as hoped. It’s estimated that between 60% and 70% of large-scale change efforts fail. While there…
WeiterlesenThe Manager’s Dilemma: Preventing Burnout in High Demand Roles
53% of managers report feeling burned out at work. Between executing strategic directives and overseeing day-to-day operations, it’s no surprise that many supervisors feel like they’re constantly playing catch-up. In fact, the average people leader now has 51% more responsibilities than they can effectively handle. Unfortunately, the impact of prolonged work-related pressure often extends beyond…
WeiterlesenThe Manager’s Dilemma: Overcoming Corporate Complexity
For new managers, stepping into a leadership role is both exciting and challenging. As they embrace their growing responsibilities, they often bring novel ideas and expectations about what they can accomplish and the positive difference they can make. They also may find that initiating significant change can feel like navigating a web of bureaucracy. As…
WeiterlesenAssociates: Elevate Self-Awareness and Self-Management
One of the most fascinating aspects of working with people—whether in coaching, leadership or team development—is that no two experiences are ever the same. Why is that? I suspect some of these distinctions lie in how humans prefer to engage with the world. At least 85% of the population thinks differently from each other, according…
WeiterlesenHR’s Role in Addressing Workplace Toxicity
A healthy culture is essential to boost job satisfaction, productivity and overall well-being. It influences vital outcomes, including retention rates and revenue. In fact, organizations with robust climates have up to 72% higher employee engagement than companies without, and those engagement rates contribute to greater profitability. In a positive work environment, staff feel valued, supported…
WeiterlesenLetting Go to Level Up: How to Engage Your Team with Autonomy
Giving employees the freedom to make decisions, take ownership of their work and control how their tasks are completed is a powerful way to boost productivity and engagement. Numerous studies have shown that when managers support autonomy, staff perform better, enjoy higher psychological well-being and feel more motivated. Despite the positive outcomes, I find that…
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