Motivation works

Motivation is essential for people and teams to work effectively and harmoniously. Studies into what motivates people at work have revealed that motivators and demotivators are not necessarily the same thing. In other words, the things that make people feel motivated and enthusiastic are not always the same things that, if unsatisfactory, make them feel [...]

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Create a winning work culture

If you are to make your staff think better of themselves, the work environment must be friendly instead of hostile, open instead of closed, supportive instead of discouraging, relaxing instead of rigid, inclusing instead of divisive. But it must be more than that. If you want ideas to flourish, the work environment must [...]

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How to deal with team conflict

Conflict in a team is an inevitable dynamic. And it doesn’t have to be destructive if managed well. Here are some options on how to handle conflict among your team members.

Ask those who disagree to paraphrase one another’s comments. This may help them learn if they really understand each other.
Work out a compromise. Agree on [...]

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Creating a winning team

Whatever the industry, its great leaders share basic qualities. In his book, Think Like a Champion: Building Success Once Victory at a Time, Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan shares his insight into the principles of creating a winning team on, or in, any field.
Here is Shanahan’s 15-point game plan for winning teams:

Teams matter more than [...]

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Nine tactics to boost morale

One of a manager’s most important jobs is to keep spirits up in the workplace.
With stress levels in organizations and companies at an all-time high, this isn’t always easy to do. However, there are some strategies you can use that will get the job done – without hurting your budget.

Sponsor a “Noon Movie.” [...]

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Big-bang ways to staff retention

Nonprofit and community-based organizations face the continual challenge of not only attracting terrific staff but keeping these talented and committed individuals. Make a retention program part of your organization. If you have a little bit of money to spend on employee retention, here are some high-impact ways to use it.

Training. An inexpensive workshop, or a [...]

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Three ways to successful team building

Make no mistake about it. The most valuable assets your organization has walks in the door in the morning, and out at night! These three tips can help you build an organization committed to your staff.
Make everybody an owner.
The surest way to make the people you work with feel that it is there organization [...]

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Create a Winning Team

Whatever the industry, its great leaders share basic qualities. In his book, Think Like a Champion: Building Success Once Victory at a Time, Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan shares his insight into the principles of creating a winning team on, or in, any field.
Here is Shanahan’s 15-point game plan for winning teams:

Teams matter more than [...]

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