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Hard Problems in Soft Cultures

Ed Batista

The philosophy of management by direction and control--regardless of whether it is hard or soft--is inadequate to motivate because the human needs on which this approach relies are today unimportant motivators of behavior. Without this active intervention by management, people would be passive--even resistant--to organizational needs.

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Volunteer Time Off (VTO): All You Need To Know

AIHR

According to a 2014 study , volunteering can help lower high blood pressure risk in older adults by 40%! If there is interest, you can start on a small scale with a trial, for instance, one day a year, and then evaluate the impact. Having a written policy will make managing the VTO at your organization easier. Be specific.

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Very Cheap, Then Very Expensive (On Job Titles)

Ed Batista

A theme in my work with founder/CEOs is what I call "the judicious imposition of structure," which includes the need to clarify who's responsible for what and how decisions get made as the organization scales. [5] A better label for people managers: Use the term "Lead" (or a similarly generic term) for all people managers.

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How to estimate the complexity of organizational change and the effort required to implement it. (METHODS + EXAMPLES)

Wendy Hirsch

The interplay between two factors provides insight into change complexity — Change Impact (Scale, Scope, Pace) and Readiness (Willingness and Capability). It can help a manager anticipate and address challenges, executives to prioritize and allocate resources wisely, and everyone to share realistic expectations of what lies ahead.

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Employee Happiness: Why You Need to Take Notice Right Now

Vantage Circle

Certainly, it is not measurable on a simple scale. The most noteworthy is how Apple Computers faced one of their biggest hurdles: Imposing the necessary discipline, however, ran counter to the Apple culture, and top management found itself frustrated whenever it tried to exert more control. Fair Compensation.

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Employee Happiness: Why Happy Workers Are Productive Workers

Vantage Circle

Indeed, it is not measurable on a simple scale. The most noteworthy is how Apple Computers faced one of their biggest hurdles: Imposing the necessary discipline, however, ran counter to the Apple culture, and top management found itself frustrated whenever it tried to exert more control. Fair Compensation. Fairness.

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Employee Happiness: Why Happy Workers Are Productive Workers

Vantage Circle

Indeed, it is not measurable on a simple scale. The most noteworthy is how Apple Computers faced one of their biggest hurdles: Imposing the necessary discipline, however, ran counter to the Apple culture, and top management found itself frustrated whenever it tried to exert more control. Fair Compensation. Fairness.