Elements of Leadership
Of all the factors that can bring an organization to life and turn an assemblage of individuals into a dynamic team, leadership has to be near the top of the list. But what exactly is leadership? Is it just some vague quality that emanates from with...
Creating a Positive Communications Climate
The importance of creating a communication climate based on openness, honesty and trust may seem obvious, but it is frequently overlooked.
Rewards and Values
Many people settle on a career and choose their first job purely on the basis of money. Later, they may change jobs or careers in a quest for greater fulfillment. In some cases, this fulfillment can result when a balance between work and personal li...
Managerial Skills and Functions
While there is a wide range of general skills required of nearly all managers, there are some differences in emphasis from one level of management to another, from supervisory or operating level managers up through senior, top level managers.
Matching the Individual to the Organization
The first step for a prospective employee to take in assessing whether he or she is a good fit for an organization is understanding his or her own values. It's critical to choose a line of work and to find a company whose values are consistent with ...
Values, Goals, and Employee Morale
The values an organization stands for can exert a strong influence on morale. Unfortunately, many companies profess to value one type of behavior, but actually reward behavior that is very different and represents very different values.