Leadership and Staffing
One of the more difficult challenges of being a manager arises when an employee experiences a loss in his or her life. This could be the death of a loved one or even the end of a significant relationship.
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When something goes wrong, the first instinct is often to assign blame. Many people equate blame with demanding ownership or responsibility for a particular issue, and use blame as a form of accountability. But blame is negative by nature, and there are three weaknesses that are immediately evident.
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The business world is a web of interactions revolving around social events, social media, open office environments, work teams, and group activities. Extroverts dominate the business world and thrive in that environment.
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Reduce workplace rivalry and boost collaboration with job rotation and open discussions. Learn strategies to turn competition into teamwork for success.
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Improve lab onboarding with a structured new employee orientation. Reduce stress, boost retention, and enhance productivity with these best practices.
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Boost lab productivity and teamwork by framing directives as requests instead of orders. Learn how request-based leadership improves compliance and morale.
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The ways in which we handle our goof-ups, guffaws, screw-ups, bad decisions, miscalculations, and blunders are critical - our reputations are at stake. And as managers, we should role model the behaviors we seek in others.
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By understanding and addressing these key issues—excessive workload, lack of confidence in management, job security concerns, workplace boredom, and insufficient recognition—organizations can foster a more positive and motivated workforce.
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Experiments are a great way to learn and grow
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Providing feedback to your suppliers allows them to make immprovements and react to market demands.
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