Archive for 'engagement'
Looking for some workplace magic?
Posted on29. Jul, 2010 by susan.
On my way back from Melbourne last week, I sat near a girl who was reading a book called ‘Workplace Magick’. This started me thinking about a lot of things, mostly about how bad things must be at work for someone to hope a book like that might help. Have you ever felt that desperate? [...]
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Wondering what your team’s thinking?
Posted on12. Jul, 2010 by susan.
Those who attended our webinar ‘How to Make Your Good Team Great’ last week already know about our ‘Team Health Check’. (And with our special offer to webinar participants, their requests are coming in fast!) The Team Health Check has been designed to give you a snapshot of how things are in your team. [...]
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Why is it so hard to get lasting results from team-building activities?
Posted on12. Jul, 2010 by susan.
Often when we think a team isn’t as productive as it could be, our first reaction is to spend some money on team-building exercises, often off-site. In my experience, your typical team-buildling challenge or social activity is great for getting out of the office and having some fun together… What they’re not great for is [...]
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When does a ‘group’ become a ‘team’?
Posted on06. Jul, 2010 by susan.
This question came to mind last weekend, when I had the good fortune to attend ‘Wintersong 2010′ an annual choral workshop held in the Blue Mountains. The weekend revolved around learning and performing diverse works arranged for choir - with 90 other singers from all over the country. Composer and musician, Paul Jarman led us in an amazing workshop. [...]
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Case Study: Team Tuning
Posted on21. Jun, 2010 by susan.
Many businesses are blessed with highly motivated and engaged staff who are industriously working toward their strategic goals. Working as a team comes naturally to these employees and they are keen to find ways to work better together. I was fortunate enough to work with one such team recently to fine-tune their team performance. Process All five members of [...]
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Are you getting the full picture?
Posted on15. Jun, 2010 by susan.
Sometimes we make employment decisions without access to all the facts. When our daughter asked to start piano lessons recently, I didn’t ask to see the teacher’s qualifications before agreeing for her to learn from him. Qualifications are important! So why didn’t I even think to ask? Probably because I’ve had the opportunity to observe not only [...]
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Workplace Flexibility and the Recovery – Risks and Opportunities
Posted on07. Jun, 2010 by susan.
By Kerry Fallon Horgan, Keeping Good Companies Journal, Chartered Secretaries Aust The global financial crisis and the introduction of flexibility requirements in the Australian National Employment Standards have focused renewed attention on workplace flexibility. Harry Stout, ING Australia CEO, says “As a result of the GFC we have had to find creative ways of best [...]
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Harrison Assessments overview
Posted on11. May, 2010 by susan.
We have prepared an introductory presentation about Harrison Assessments. Simply click to open the page and view the video. Request your free trial today!
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‘Fresh Ideas for Work and Family’ Grants Start Now
Posted on25. Feb, 2010 by susan.
Grants to make your business family friendly The “Fresh Ideas for Work and Family” Grants Program helps small businesses set up family friendly work practices. If you have a small business with between 1 and 14 employees then funding of up to $15,000 is available to help you with your work/life balance initiatives. These initiatives [...]
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Excuse me, your bias is showing
Posted on16. Feb, 2010 by susan.
Do you think you’re good at judging people? You are, but probably not in the way you think… We all live complicated lives and nature has given us neurological shortcuts so we don’t have to relearn everything as we go. For example, when we encounter a closed door, we don’t need to consciously think: What [...]
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When does a 'group' become a 'team'?
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Wondering what your team's thinking?
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Looking for some workplace magic?
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Fran: Great points made here Susan, I would say that all...
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