Employee retention needs to be used as a primary measure of the health of your organisation. If you are losing key employees, you can be sure that their colleagues may be looking as well. Exit interviews with departing employees provide valuable information you can use to retain remaining staff. Take note of their results, it’s […]
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Illumine posted this on June 16th, 2009
This is filed in: Employee retention, Engagement and Motivation, Motivate
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Does reaching consensus have to be so difficult? Anthony Landale reports on a new approach that might just help teams to reach decisions fast and harmoniously.
Intolerant attitudes. Lack of respect for others. The ‘me first’ society. You can take your pick as to why people find it so hard to rub along together. But wouldn’t […]
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Illumine posted this on June 16th, 2009
This is filed in: Decision making, Engagement and Motivation, Facilitation Skills, RapidConsensus™ (Training)
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By Jacqueline Throop-Robinson - CEO, PassionWorks!™ Inc.
It’s not easy for leaders to meet all the expectations placed upon them by shareholders, Board members, and employees, especially when times are tough. It’s not enough to meet your targets anymore; most leaders need to exceed to feel secure. So, most leaders I know work hard… very hard… […]
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Illumine posted this on May 21st, 2009
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Do you know how to help managers bring their passion to work? Here Clive Lewis, MD of Illumine, looks at why this is important, what’s involved and how trainers and facilitators can bring a commercial edge to an emotional subject.
I was speaking to a trainer the other day. On his courses he asks delegates how […]
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admin posted this on May 21st, 2009
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If you, as a manager, coach or a trainer, want to help people to find their passion what should you do? Here are our top ten tips to help you start thinking.
Explore what has to be in place - we can all choose to live passionately. But certain conditions can foster passion. So explore with […]
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admin posted this on May 21st, 2009
This is filed in: Engagement and Motivation, Hints and Tips
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If you want to deliver stand out performance then you need to think about your own motivation, the way you lead others and your ability to think creatively. Here Clive Lewis highlights the challenges for 21st century leaders.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a senior leader or in your first management role - if you […]
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admin posted this on May 21st, 2009
This is filed in: Emotional Intelligence (training), Engagement and Motivation, Information Overload, INSEAK
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Motivating employees is vital if employers are to achieve maximum performance, productivity, loyalty and levels of engagement. Motivation is not just a management tactic; it’s a personal responsibility in any individual’s life. In business the overall culture and quality of the organisation’s management are key drivers, there are lots of other ‘carrots’ available to employers […]
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Illumine posted this on April 15th, 2009
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Why is engagement so important at work? Because it inspires others to follow your lead. But you can’t engage other people unless you are engaged yourself. Here Anthony Landale looks at how you can bring your best to your business in 2009.
What state of mind do your colleagues typically bring to work? Are they full […]
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Illumine posted this on December 29th, 2008
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Arguably the No.1 management skill is to be able to engage, motivate and inspire people at work. Achieve that small matter and both great performance and outstanding results are inevitable; fail in this area and you will notice how quickly talent and knowledge leave the organisation. So how can managers develop this essential skill?
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Illumine posted this on December 29th, 2008
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Don’t be defensive minded; use smart thinking to underpin your career success. In this article we highlight five essential skills which can help you to stay on the front foot.
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Illumine posted this on December 29th, 2008
This is filed in: Creativity and Innovation, Engage your listeners, Engagement and Motivation, Facilitation Skills, Information Overload, Retraining/New skills, Written Communication
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