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Conflict Is Cool


Having experienced more than my fair share of conflict over the years, from street fighting to more sophisticated law cases, I have become an avid student of the subject of Conflict Resolution. My bookshelves are full of literature on the topic and the public library is thinking of charging me for overuse.

Business Innovation ? Group Creativity


Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.

Business Innovation ? Effective Team Structures


Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.

Franchisor Award Programs; Ideas and Innovation


Franchisors should also be heavy on the award side of motivational material. Award certificates and plaques should be given out to franchisees who perform above expectations. Each franchisor needs to take a look at their business model and find ways to best motivate the team. In our franchise company we came up with several ideas and continually innovated to find new ways to use awards to strengthen or franchise family. Awards will be given out for:

Effective Team Building Part 1 - Another Brick in the Wall!


The first in a series of articles giving a slightly different viewpoint on effective team building, condensed from an original seminar presented by the author, John Roberts. John is a Freelance Training Consultant and director of JayrConsulting Ltd. Part 1 deals with selecting and building the initial team. The ideas expressed are personal opinions built up from many years of experience in the Electronics/Aerospace industry, the Armed Forces, the Telecoms industry and the Training industry. There is no suggestion of this being a 100% solution applicable to or workable in all situations, but it is aimed at getting people to think outside of the norm and question the ?normal? way of doing things.

Motivation - The Benefits of Spending Time with Your Team


Benefit 1 - You get to understand them better

Motivation - Dont Make Your Team Uncomfortable


The people in your team may feel a bit uncomfortable when you sit down and spend time with them, particularly if they're not used to it. They might not be used to you doing it or perhaps a previous manager didn't do it. It's often the case that people are uncomfortable because they associate their manager sitting down with them as a prelude to a reprimand.

Team Success with ?Innies?: Why You Want Them on Your Team and How to Help Them Excel


Everyone knows, works or lives with ?innies.? Who are they and what can they do for your team? Let?s find out!

The Magic and Mystery of Teams


As the world of manufacturing has become increasingly competitive, managers have diligently searched out new and innovative ways to increase productivity, multiply the power of every employee, and better utilize every resource in order to positively impact the bottom line.

Presenteeism - present in body absent in productivity


Presenteeism is alive and 'not well' in many businesses today. It will visit your business or may even be present as you read this article.

What Every Manager, Parent, and Teacher Should Know About How to Unify Employees, Families, & Youth


Project Head Start has been successful not only for the youthful students, but for the teachers, supporting staff, and families as well. My first job while still in college was as a Teacher's Assistant during the summer of 1968. Years later I was a Mental Health Consultant with Head Start in the US Virgin Islands. Although a bit bias, I have nothing but respect for Project Head Start and their teachings.

Teamwork, Rowing, & Paddles


Effective and sustainable teambuilding is necessary in today?s marketplace where fewer people are being required to do more work. More often than not, the adage ?Getting everyone rowing in the same direction? is associated with building effective teams. However, is this really true? If everyone is rowing in the same direction, will the organization or the individual project realize a dramatic return for everyone?s results?

High Performing Teams: 10 Things You Want To Know About Building A High Performing Team


?Conflict becomes politics, commitment becomes ?Only if it?s in my best interest?, accountability becomes ?Only when it serves me,? and results just fall by the wayside.? - Patrick Lencioni, author of ?The Five Dysfunctions of a Team?, speaking about dysfunctional teams

Teaming - How to Build a Team


Team building takes work but the results are worth it. The essential ingredient is time and patience.

Team Building Part 2: Honesty is the Key!


The second in a series of 2 articles giving a slightly different viewpoint on effective team building, condensed from an original seminar presented by the author, John Roberts. John is a Freelance Training Consultant and director of JayrConsulting Ltd. Part 1 ( Another Brick in the Wall ) dealt with selecting and building the initial team. Part 2 deals with the culture that need to be in place to run the team really effectively. The ideas expressed are personal opinions built up from many years of experience in the Electronics/Aerospace industry, the Armed Forces, the Telecoms industry and the Training industry. There is no suggestion of this being a 100% solution applicable to or workable in all situations, but it is aimed at getting people to think outside of the norm and question the ?normal? way of doing things.

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