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Are You Communicating Effectively with Your Team?

I recall one of the first projects I ever worked on. During a status meeting, the team lead asked each of us if we had completed our tasks for the week. I reported back on a number of tasks which I completed. When I was done with my […]

Best Practices for Using Self-Directed Work Teams

Self-directed work teams are pulled together to accomplish a specific goal. They are self-directed as they are not managed by a leader and are empowered to accomplish their task as they see fit – solving problems and making decisions as a team. They are comprised of individuals that represent cross-functional areas and have a variety […]

Easily Manage the Team Members Who Distract from the Team

Undoubtedly you have team members who distract from the team’s efforts. Here are three that show up at meetings: those who know-it-all on the team, those who find fault with everything, and those who distract others on the team by doing everything other than paying attention in the meeting. Here are some ways to manage […]

How to Recognize and Reward Your Teammates

According to Recognition Professionals International, “formal, informal and day-to-day recognition programs, when linked to the organization’s values and goals, can create a culture of recognition that enhances employee engagement, performance and retention.”

What types of recognition or rewards encourage YOU to do your best? If you like your work, that may be sufficient reward. For […]

How to Promote Perseverance in Yourself and Your Team

“You Can Get It If You Really Want.” Jimmy Cliff

Abraham Lincoln is perhaps the best model of perseverance ever known. He started two businesses that failed. His fiancée died; during the next year he suffered a nervous breakdown. He ran unsuccessfully for the state legislature; he was defeated in two runs for […]