Monthly Archives: March 2015
Learning and Development Impacting Your Bottom Line
Learning and Development Impacting Your Bottom Line Guest post by Rachel Kay Image: ShutterStock One of the biggest challenges you face as a leader when attempting to implement a learning and development (L&D) initiative within your company is convincing the decision-makers that it will benefit the company as a whole. When they can’t see a clear projected return on their investment, they may balk at backing you, so it’s your job to assure them that it’s not going to be a waste of time, money, and resources; in other words, you must have their trust. According to the Thales Learning & Development guide that focuses on this subject, L&D should “impact your bottom line and help your business move in the direction you want.” Otherwise, what’s the point? Aligning …Continue Reading
Set No More Than Six Personal Values
Set No More Than Six Personal Values Photo credit: iStock “Values tell you what to do when you don’t know what to do.” -Tom McCoy, executive vice president and general counsel for CH2M HILL Your personal values are essential. They set your moral compass. They guide your behavior when you are under the stresses of life. Most people have not clearly articulated their personal values, and we strongly encourage you to do so. Recently, someone contacted us with questions about developing her personal values. She had difficulty selecting three to six values, as we recommend, and further wondered if it is advisable to have separate personal values versus work values. Yes, most people have more than three to six values that are …Continue Reading
6 Ingenious Ideas for Elevating Employee Productivity
6 Ingenious Ideas for Elevating Employee Productivity Guest blog by Karleia Steiner image source: http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/ Elevating employee productivity can seem like a daunting and difficult task; however, creating a work environment that keeps employees working at their maximum potential can be achieved by simply shifting your frame of mind. 1. Listen to Your Employees Listening is one of the hardest skills any manager, employee or person can master. Listening doesn’t just involve the time you spend talking to someone, but it also includes subtle cues you might not pick up at first. Do your employees seem frustrated or happy in their emails? Do they respond well to policy changes? Ask your employees what they need from you to do their jobs more effectively. 2. Give Positive Feedback When …Continue Reading
