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Code-Switching–What it is, and Why Your Employees are Doing it

Zenefits

When asked what code-switching really means, Wilson explained that “to code-switch means to act a certain way that deviates from your own culture, and to act in a way that appeases the dominant cultural group–in order not to be discriminated against.”. The cost of code-switching at the organizational level. Way they dress.

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Striking a Balance: How to Preserve the Benefits of a Decentralized Model When Shifting to Shared Services 

Kotter Inc.

If you are moving to a shared services model, here are some ways to maintain at least some of the benefits of a decentralized model: Establish Networks to Work across Silos Organizational structure can get in the way of agility when decisions and communication must flow up the chain of command and then back down through another functional group.

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Four Leadership Lessons from Punxsutawney Phil

Kevin Eikenberry

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Four Leadership Lessons from Punxsutawney Phil by Kevin Eikenberry on February 2, 2011 in Leadership , Learning Picture of Phil, complements of [link] Groundhog Day is a strange tradition.

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Nurturing Decisive Followers

Kevin Eikenberry

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Nurturing Decisive Followers by Kevin Eikenberry on December 27, 2010 in Decision Making , Leadership , Learning I was asked a question recently in a workshop that I thought was interesting.

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The Dangers of Living in the World of But

Kevin Eikenberry

As an outsider one might have thought her opinion and attitude about the organizational culture was souring. Five Keys to Better Decision Making in Meetings Nine Steps for Creating and Maintaining Team Ownership of Ideas and Goals Blogs I Like Get Uncomfortable! I plan on dying here.&#

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When People Don't Know. a Guest Post from Steve Roesler

Kevin Eikenberry

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe When People Don’t Know. He is also the two-time past winner of the Best of Leadership Blogs. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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Five Reasons Stories are a Powerful Communication Tool

Kevin Eikenberry

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Reasons Stories are a Powerful Communication Tool by Kevin Eikenberry on October 11, 2010 in Leadership , Leadership Communication , Learning We all grow up with stories. Stories are everywhere!