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Participational Empowerment
Participational Empowerment is the process of enhancing the capacity of individuals or groups to make choices and to transform those choices into desired actions and outcomes. Central to this process are actions which both build individual and collective assets, and improve the efficiency and fairness of the organizational and institutional context which govern the use of these assets. . . Read More »
Organizational Leadership In Tough Economic Times
During a recent wine tasting party and political debate session at my home I asserted that a “command and control” management style doesn't work when organizations are facing the challenge of change as a result of economic hardship. A style of management that encourages managers to energize staff is far more likely to deliver results and improved performance and loyalty I responded passionately by giving my following perspective. . . Read More »
Steps to Effective Organizational Change
Establish a sense of urgency: Create an awareness of the need for the change. Create dissatisfaction with the present reality by exposing the gap between the present state and the desired end state. . . . Read More »
How Bad Does A Boss Have To Be
A new survey sheds light on what employees consider the five worst kinds of behaviour by bad bosses. Based on the 2,000 responses, including about 100 from San Diego, the worst offences were. . . . Read More »
Organizational Learning Occurs One Person At A Time
In an era of rapid change and increased customer scrutiny, it's no surprise that the organization's ability to learn and adapt is key to survival. Learning stimulates the change and ongoing improvements needed to maintain a competitive edge. . . . Read More »