Posts Tagged ‘Organizational Development’

Really Bad Bosses: Are you one of them?

 

Colin Farrell in Horrible Bosses

Still Photo of Colin Farrell in Horrible Bosses by John P. Johnson – © 2011 New Line Productions Inc.

Can’t stand your job because of your boss? Or maybe you’re the bad boss who’s driving everyone nuts.

Well this weekend I saw the Seth Gordon movie, “Horrible Bosses…

Importance of Responsive Leadership in Organizational Development

Keys to effective stress management

The current economic environment is forcing significant organizational changes in many organizations, including changes among stress management strategies. A paper published in the Organization Development Journal aimed to address the nature of stress, the causes of stress, the importance of effective leadership, and organizational development …

The Key to Employee Happiness

Are your employees happy?

Organizations need to understand what causes employee dissatisfaction to avoid problems and keep morale and productivity high, but they are generally oblivious to the needs and desires of their staff.

Many of the most successful businesses have employees who have been with them for many years …

Talent Is Top Priority for CEOs, Overtaking Managing Risk

How talented are your employees?

According to findings from PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) 14th annual Global CEO survey, managing talent has eclipsed risk as CEOs’ top priority:

  • Approximately 83 percent of the 1,200 CEOs queried from 69 countries intend to change their firm’s talent management strategy over the next year, and
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5 Truisms About Leadership and Corporate Culture Leaders Cannot Ignore

 

Corporate culture has a significant impact on talent management and organizational success. For instance, a new CEO who does not fit with the company’s culture would affect other employees. Ultimately, the culture reflects the values of the people running an organization. This means that the CEO values input from …

Developing Millennials into Future Leadership


Next Generation of Leaders

Employees from Generation Y, often characterized by an enthusiasm for networking and collaboration, are often stereotyped as know-it-alls. However, recent articles indicate that 18-to-29-year-olds remain enthusiastic and optimistic, with a desire to develop in the workforce.

While many Gen X middle managers have been trained and …