In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
I am interested in democracy and accountability. Integrity and responsibility as well as equitable treatment of all people, including non-citizens should be applied equally in each part of this country. Regardless of electoral reform, the failure to safeguard and prevent erosion of our democratic institutions will make how we vote even less important.
Have you ever tried to reinvent yourself only to have people tell you that it’s too bad your skills aren’t broader or more applicable to the opportunity they have?
A famous racecar driver once said that races are won by how fast you get through the corners, not how fast you go in a straight line. Many organizations focus on the flash and sizzle of their worlds, ignoring at their peril the routine and perceived “basic” things. Failure to acknowledge and overcome Organizational Vulnerabilities are the things that will cause your team to fail.
One in seven Canadians is affected by this problem as you read these words.
The problem is that this issue is a symptom of larger problems that require expensive and longer-term fixes. This post was meant to deal with 10 solutions, but even at a baker’s dozen, there are likely some missing.
Awareness and education is the first step.
For businesses, for organizations, and for new and existing associates; telephones are one of the misused and underutilized tools they have.
Take a moment and check out this post.
You want to be in control of your career.
By recognizing the signs for what they are, especially if you are a long-term employee of your organization, you can start planning and preparing. You want to do things on your terms.
You might be scared, you might feel stuck financially or because of family responsibilities or/and because of the the lack of opportunities; all of those are natural responses.
Embracing rather than ignoring, will allow you to take the steps necessary to secure your future.
Having a bad boss can cause very real stress and anxiety. Remember, you have rights and you have options.
If you feel stuck because of family obligations, financial pressures or because there is a lack of opportunities, do not despair. There is help and there are choices.
IS THE CUSTOMER OR CLIENT ALWAYS RIGHT?
Of course not. Should every customer/client be treated fairly, with dignity, with respect, and should they always get value for their time and money? YES, every time.
It is a simple rule.
Encountering difficult staff … is only a matter of time in any organization.
People working together are going to disagree. Add pressure, deadlines, and even situations outside of work and – as an owner or supervisor – you will have to have a difficult conversation with one or more of your associates.
Plan and prepare for when that time comes.
Human Trafficking, extortion, poverty, hunger, stigma … some third world country … a major city … rural Ontario?
Rural Ontario is very picturesque, but there are very real problems that need to be seen and need to be addressed. There is an attitude held by some, that if they cannot see the problem, then it doesn’t exist.