Archive for January, 2009

Playing Well with Others Can Result in a Winning Review

Thursday, January 29th, 2009 Posted in Communication, Participation | No Comments »

What makes a good team player? Many organizations require being a "good team player" in their performance review process.  Typically, they suggest some behavioral attributes, and that's a good place to ... Read more..

Praise Your Whole Team, Individuals with Variety

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 Posted in Recognition | No Comments »

Have you ever heard someone complain that they received too much praise or attention for a job well done?  As a team, create special moments to celebrate team success and ... Read more..

New Team Leader Can Read How-To Books, Find Mentor, Ask for Help

Thursday, January 15th, 2009 Posted in Leadership | No Comments »

There are many ways in which you can learn to be a good team leader.  The first step is that you recognize that you could benefit from some help and ... Read more..

Celebrate Your Team’s 2008 and Discuss Its Hopes for 2009

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 Posted in Clear Direction | No Comments »

January is a great month to pause and ponder the past and forecast the future.  So gather your team around to celebrate 2008 and discuss your hopes and dreams for ... Read more..

More than Doom and Gloom

Sunday, January 4th, 2009 Posted in Atmosphere, Communication | No Comments »

The media is absorbed with the doom and gloom in these tough economic times. Enough already!  Yes, we need to be prudent and fiscally responsible, but don't let the negativity ... Read more..

New Year’s Resolution: Improve Your Teamwork

Thursday, January 1st, 2009 Posted in Participation, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Just when you get used to writing 2008 on checks, you have to retrain yourself.  So it is with work.  As soon as we get comfortable with "the new way ... Read more..