Posts de Shana Bosler
13 Common Communication Mistakes While Working from Home – And How to Fix Them
Effective communication is a beautiful thing. When your teammates’ messages are crystal clear, projects run more smoothly, teams work productively, and employees have an easier time relating and connecting with one another. It’s also hard. When we get caught up with work, life and seemingly never-ending to-do lists, mindful communication can get pushed to the…
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The end of the year is often a time for reflection – when we think back, consider our goals and what we accomplished – and a time for ideation – when we look ahead, imagine possibilities and set new objectives. Given the year we’ve had, it’s understandable to feel a bit apprehensive about what 2021…
Lire la suiteCreate Engaging Learning Experiences for Remote and Hybrid Teams
The recent spikes in pandemic case numbers around the globe serve as another reminder that remote learning is here to stay for the long-term, and we need to make sure our programs are designed to effectively support staff in any location. Companies are facing a lot of challenges right now as they adjust to new…
Lire la suiteEmpower Your Teams to Lead
It’s no secret that high-performing teams positively impact organizational success. They require less oversight, they tend to be more motivated and they work productively toward shared goals. Senior business executives also believe that high-performing teams enhance culture, employee retention, profitability and risk mitigation. The role teams play in supporting the success of their organizations has…
Lire la suiteEngaging Every Employee’s Voice in a Virtual Working World
How is your organization soliciting and utilizing the voices of your employees? In these unfamiliar times, it’s essential to hear from your staff to support company objectives, including: Enhancing employee engagement Promoting inclusion Inspiring innovation Believing that your opinions matter at work is one of the top drivers of employee engagement. When your company and…
Lire la suiteEnhance Your Virtual Team’s Performance
High-performing teams are so important to business success. Effective collaboration has been shown to increase productivity, strengthen innovation, enhance profitability as well as support employee engagement and retention. Creating high-performing teams is not an easy task. It takes time and an ongoing commitment to keep staff members aligned and engaged with one another. Virtual and…
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Organizations have experienced a lot of ups and downs this year with economic and pandemic challenges. Leaders have had to focus on navigating a volatile, unfamiliar business landscape while making adjustments to support the long-term health of their companies. It’s no surprise that employee morale may also ebb and flow as organizations adapt to challenging…
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As so much in our lives has shifted over the past several months – and continues to do so – I know many people who may be feeling a bit tapped out on change. I even wrote a blog post about how to support adaptability in the face of constant transformation! Still, we know that…
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Change fatigue is real. As organizations have had to navigate monumental shifts in the way they approach business, employees have experienced an abundance of transitions in their: Office space Routine Processes and procedures Workplace relationships Collaboration and communication practices Company culture While some adjustments have been more gradual, others have had to take place at…
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Whether you’re a natural debater or prefer to avoid conflict, being able to address challenging topics is a lifelong skill that can support your professional development. When can you have open, honest conversations with direct reports, team members, leadership or colleagues in a respectful way, you can cultivate stronger working relationships, better team dynamics and…
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