A couple of years ago I heard from a colleague that he had been fired in a voice mail. After asking him about this, he told me that neither his immediate supervisor nor his second level supervisor had spoken with him about his productivity and yet "productivity" was the reason he was given for his dismissal.
Teamwork manifests itself in many different ways. Most notably, we see it in sports, especially basketball and football. But there are a lot of places to see teamwork in action. To get a better handle on the whole "teamwork" concept, and find ways to create teamwork where you work, you need go no further than your television or computer. Do I have your attention? Movies are one of the greatest ways to grow and develop. That's right, movies. Not those boring training movies they use at work, although they do have a place in growth and development. I'm talking about the movies you can get from RedBox or Netflix.
The Houston’s family of restaurants practices teamwork and team-based service. This is the story of my experience as a guest over many years.
When Sarah accepted her position as team leader, she made several assumptions about the position, the team, and the team members. Many of these assumptions are urban legends or team myths. Someone thinks it, so it must be true.
Generally speaking, someone is selected to an All-Star team because of the talents displayed in the “work” environment. This can be a sports field, a sales industry, or a standard office environment. But having a team of All-stars doesn't always result in a winning team culture.
September 21, 2001. A young golden retriever mixed-breed puppy was born into an animal shelter. The day after Thanksgiving, my wife and I, along with our niece, drove about two hours and crossed the Chesapeake [...]
How do companies lower their churn rate and retain the employees they want to keep? This multifaceted problem requires a multifaceted approach to solve. Start by adding this six step plan to your employee retention strategy.
Since most front line supervisors are promoted because of their skill sets, it is common for them to rely on their technical skills, in conjunction with old habits, as a way of leading and managing. In other words, one will rely on his personal skills to accomplish a task in lieu of using the power of others to accomplish tasks. If these old habits are held onto, they can prove to be devastating to a career. The good news is these old habits can be re-trained.
Everyone must realize that the team they're on is part of a larger team, with a larger vision and mission. Whether your team is just a few, or a large project team, everyone is part of the bigger vision and mission.
Here are six strategies for creating a team culture that will make YOUR team rock!
