The Manager’s Dilemma: Elevating Employee Engagement

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On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate employee engagement in your organization?  If you would rank it below an 8, you’re not alone. Only 30% of Human Resources (HR) professionals say the average staff member in their company is highly invested.  Although many factors contribute to a person’s commitment levels, managers…

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7 Myths about Employee Engagement

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With global employee engagement hovering at only 21%, there seems to be a lot of room for improvement when it comes to supporting staff. Why is it so difficult to move the needle on this important metric?  I’ve found that some of the challenges lie with the assumptions and preconceived notions that leaders may have…

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Emergenetics Associates: Empower Leaders with Strong Feedback Skills

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What skills do leaders, managers and teams need to thrive in the future of work? A McKinsey and Company survey of 18,000 people in 15 countries found that communication is one of the most important.   As you can probably imagine, communication is a comprehensive term that’s made up of several competencies, including active listening:  A…

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The Manager’s Dilemma: Managing Performance at Scale

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Learning & Development professionals: If you haven’t done so this year, it may be time to check in on your organization’s managers to see how they’re feeling.  Supervisors are increasingly being asked to do more with less as they oversee leaner teams and loftier goals. The results can leave people leaders feeling scratchy and stretched…

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The Manager’s Role in Addressing Workplace Toxicity

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Welcome to the final post in our workplace toxicity series! As we’ve shared, culture is an essential driver of business success and one of the top factors contributing to an organization’s capacity to attract and retain exceptional talent. This week, I’ll explore the role managers play in elevating positivity and productivity within their companies.   If…

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Leadership’s Role in Addressing Workplace Toxicity

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A toxic work environment can have significant repercussions for organizations. An unhealthy culture negatively impacts employee engagement, productivity and mental health, leading to higher rates of turnover. When personnel leave, it often costs companies up to two times the person’s annual salary to replace them.   While multiple players will shape the workplace experience, leaders have…

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Associates: Spot the Difference between Certification & egElectives

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As we’ve introduced new continuing education programs, I’ve heard Associates and other members of the Emergenetics community ask about the difference between Certification and egElectives. To illustrate, let’s think of Associate Certification like a college degree and egElectives as postgraduate certificates in specialized skills.   We can compare a Certified Emergenetics Associate to a college graduate…

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Is Your Workplace Toxic? 8 Signs to Watch For

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The term “toxic” has become a buzzword in recent years, often used to describe relationships, behaviors and even organizations. While we may feel a visceral reaction to the phrase “toxic workplace,” understanding what leads to the creation of this type of environment is central in ensuring that our companies are on a path toward a…

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Build the Foundation for Team Effectiveness

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Effective teams are essential building blocks for organizational success. When departments collaborate productively, it leads to higher employee well-being and morale, improved problem-solving and innovation as well as increased engagement and profitability.  I’ve worked with hundreds of teams to help them gain new tools and insights to achieve their goals and deliver results consistently. From…

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Emergenetics Associates: Quick Tips to Tailor Your Facilitation Style

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At your Emergenetics® Certification, you learned to effectively lead our essential workshops, the Meeting of the Minds and Team Dynamics for Small Groups. By design, the programs are crafted to honor the different ways that people prefer to think and behave, so it’s no surprise these out-of-the-box experiences quickly engage attendees. What you may not…

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