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Hub You - Innovation, Learning and Motivation
Do you have the architecture in place to make sure each and every brand contact sends the right message?Thinking in terms of architecture, a building that looks great and catches your attention is probably designed so that each component looks perfect and enhances the overall effect of the building.In the audiobook, “Sound Advice on Brand Marketing,” author Tom Miller says, “Great architecture works because of attention to detail, and great brands depend on the same level of attention.” Each component of a brand that touches the customer must support and enhance the overall message.A brand architecture also builds a connection between corporate brands, master brands, product brands, and br
Highly values the desire to learn
Develops the ability to think critically and creatively
Devotes the needed resources for these activities
Seeks new and innovative solutions to problems
Proactively seeks change, growth, and development in new
Looks for improved methodologies and innovative tools and solutions
WHERE ARE THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Conduct your own assessment with the following questions:
LEADERS
In a world where unemployment is high and competition for the few jobs available is stiff, one needs to know about the different ways of finding a job.Before you look for a job, though, you need to assess your strengths and weaknesses. You have to make sure that you are fit and equipped to deal with the demands of the work to be undertaken. A few additional skills will also help you become an asset to your future employer so you should get some training in other tasks if such is possible. Anyway, once you deem yourself ready to look for a job, here are the different ways by which you can do so.Use Your NetworkFinding a job should start with a little research. Find out from acquai
To operate successfully in business today, it is necessary to gain a comfort level with risk, to support a culture of innovation, and to encourage ongoing learning. Whether your organization is looking to increase the value of services, launch new products, or improve operating efficiencies, an advantage lies in your ability to unleash creativity.
As you think about what needs to be focused in your organization make sure that you have a plan in place to develop and/or strengthen the skills, motivation and creativity necessary to propel your business forward.
MOTIVATION
Even with a top-notch team, business leaders struggle with how to get the most from their talent and keep everyone motivated, especially in a tight market
Studies and research show dramatic differences between what leaders think motivate their people and what really does. Non-monetary motivators, such as employee recognition, effective training, a positive work environment and job rotation or career path changes are far more important than cash to most people. The most effective type of motivation comes from within. It goes a long way for most employees to work in a positive environment where everyone can freely express their ideas and they are encouraged to challenge themselves, to grow and to develop.
To better understand the teams I work with, I sometimes use values assessments. More often then not, I wind up surprising managers when they find out how many of the people on their teams thrive on learning as a top motivator.
LEARNING ORGANIZATION
Peter Senge's 1990 book "The Fifth Discipline" popularized the concept of the "learning organization"- organizations where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire. Thirteen years later, his rationale for learning is just as relevant. Organizations must be flexible, adaptive and productive to succeed.
In "Business Think," authors Dave Marcum, Steve Smith and Mahan Khalsa tell us "What used to be 'somebody else's' job is now everybody's job." You have just as much responsibility to think as the CEO. If you're the CEO, everyone in your company has just as much responsibility to think as you do. Maybe more! Is your business tapping your team's commitment and capacity to learn at all levels? An effective learning organization:
Highly values the desire to learn
Develops the ability to think critically and creatively
Devotes the needed resources for these activities
Seeks new and innovative solutions to problems
Proactively seeks change, growth, and development in new
Looks for improved methodologies and innovative tools and solutions
WHERE ARE THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Conduct your own assessment with the following questions:
LEADERSH
There are many events outside of the workplace that can negatively impact workplace productivity. A major holiday and major sporting events (like the Super Bowl, World Cup or NCAA Basketball Tournament) are a few of these possible distractions.As people begin to think about, talk about and focus on these events, their focus may leave their work. Think about it: how many tournament brackets are filled out on office time? How much Christmas shopping gets done online at the office every year?This change of focus can lead to significant losses of productivity. As leaders we can’t remove the distractions – the events will still occur. Our job instead is to do what we can to recognize and take advantage
As you think about what needs to be focused in your organization make sure that you have a plan in place to develop and/or strengthen the skills, motivation and creativity necessary to propel your business forward.
MOTIVATION
Even with a top-notch team, business leaders struggle with how to get the most from their talent and keep everyone motivated, especially in a tight market
Studies and research show dramatic differences between what leaders think motivate their people and what really does. Non-monetary motivators, such as employee recognition, effective training, a positive work environment and job rotation or career path changes are far more important than cash to most people. The most effective type of motivation comes from within. It goes a long way for most employees to work in a positive environment where everyone can freely express their ideas and they are encouraged to challenge themselves, to grow and to develop.
To better understand the teams I work with, I sometimes use values assessments. More often then not, I wind up surprising managers when they find out how many of the people on their teams thrive on learning as a top motivator.
LEARNING ORGANIZATION
Peter Senge's 1990 book "The Fifth Discipline" popularized the concept of the "learning organization"- organizations where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire. Thirteen years later, his rationale for learning is just as relevant. Organizations must be flexible, adaptive and productive to succeed.
In "Business Think," authors Dave Marcum, Steve Smith and Mahan Khalsa tell us "What used to be 'somebody else's' job is now everybody's job." You have just as much responsibility to think as the CEO. If you're the CEO, everyone in your company has just as much responsibility to think as you do. Maybe more! Is your business tapping your team's commitment and capacity to learn at all levels? An effective learning organization:
Highly values the desire to learn
Develops the ability to think critically and creatively
Devotes the needed resources for these activities
Seeks new and innovative solutions to problems
Proactively seeks change, growth, and development in new
Looks for improved methodologies and innovative tools and solutions
WHERE ARE THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Conduct your own assessment with the following questions:
LEADERS
Most women get into the workforce and have ambition to go high as they can up the corporate ladder. Since women have been in the workforce they have pushed and strived to be important. Now some mothers realize that they would rather stay home and take care of the kids. I had a career that took most of my time and it did not hit me til I had to come back from the maternity ward how important it was for me to try to find work at home. Kids these days need all of the love and guidance to help them become a good person in the world. Being there to see every milestone in their life seemed more important than any other business deal of client.I began to do research on the subject of work at home by going to th
To better understand the teams I work with, I sometimes use values assessments. More often then not, I wind up surprising managers when they find out how many of the people on their teams thrive on learning as a top motivator.
LEARNING ORGANIZATION
Peter Senge's 1990 book "The Fifth Discipline" popularized the concept of the "learning organization"- organizations where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire. Thirteen years later, his rationale for learning is just as relevant. Organizations must be flexible, adaptive and productive to succeed.
In "Business Think," authors Dave Marcum, Steve Smith and Mahan Khalsa tell us "What used to be 'somebody else's' job is now everybody's job." You have just as much responsibility to think as the CEO. If you're the CEO, everyone in your company has just as much responsibility to think as you do. Maybe more! Is your business tapping your team's commitment and capacity to learn at all levels? An effective learning organization:
Highly values the desire to learn
Develops the ability to think critically and creatively
Devotes the needed resources for these activities
Seeks new and innovative solutions to problems
Proactively seeks change, growth, and development in new
Looks for improved methodologies and innovative tools and solutions
WHERE ARE THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Conduct your own assessment with the following questions:
LEADERS
Putting together a fundraiser can be a fun and a profitable way for an organization and you to make money. Non-profit organizations who are involved in some form of community service are always looking for ways to raise funds. The first thing you want to do is identify or find an organization that is interested in raising funds. You can find prospects in many groups such as churches, clubs, public and private schools, social service organizations, and various charities. These organizations not only look for ways to raise fund for themselves but also to raise funds for charities.It is important to have a product or products that you would like to sale. When selecting your products, try to have a vari
Peter Senge's 1990 book "The Fifth Discipline" popularized the concept of the "learning organization"- organizations where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire. Thirteen years later, his rationale for learning is just as relevant. Organizations must be flexible, adaptive and productive to succeed.
In "Business Think," authors Dave Marcum, Steve Smith and Mahan Khalsa tell us "What used to be 'somebody else's' job is now everybody's job." You have just as much responsibility to think as the CEO. If you're the CEO, everyone in your company has just as much responsibility to think as you do. Maybe more! Is your business tapping your team's commitment and capacity to learn at all levels? An effective learning organization:
Highly values the desire to learn
Develops the ability to think critically and creatively
Devotes the needed resources for these activities
Seeks new and innovative solutions to problems
Proactively seeks change, growth, and development in new
Looks for improved methodologies and innovative tools and solutions
WHERE ARE THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Conduct your own assessment with the following questions:
LEADERS
People tend to consider that a professional degree can be a guarantee that one will get a good job and, subsequently, a decent income. Indeed, if you are a degree-holder it means that you received proper education and you can be considered a young specialist in this or that field. However, practice shows that college or university diploma is not always sufficient to get a good job.So many graduates enter a job market annually and compete for best positions. Sure, if you graduated from some of top-10 universities, the odds are that you will be noted because your educational background speaks for you. But if you are not, you will certainly face certain difficulties when applying to nice and promising posit
Highly values the desire to learn
Develops the ability to think critically and creatively
Devotes the needed resources for these activities
Seeks new and innovative solutions to problems
Proactively seeks change, growth, and development in new
Looks for improved methodologies and innovative tools and solutions
WHERE ARE THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN YOUR BUSINESS?
Conduct your own assessment with the following questions:
LEADERSHIP
Are you assertively responding to new opportunities? Is all that needs to get done getting done? Is everyone in the organization inspired, involved and rewarded? Have you developed a meaningful mission and a motivating vision to drive the business? Do you emphasize innovation? Do you have a plan to develop and introduce new products/services in the future? How would you rate communication both internally and externally? Does your organization score high marks in the ability to deal with conflict, change?
Leadership skills are not just for people at the top. Leadership is a competency that everyone can continually improve. Good leadership skills will help others expand their perspective and encourage initiative.
TIME MANAGEMENT
What percent of time is spent putting out recurring fires? Do you spend the largest portion of time doing the right things? How much time do you spend each day in integrating your long-range and intermediate-range plans into your daily activities?
INNOVATION
Do you offer mental stimulation and creative challenges? Is there a forum to help make sense of the situations you as a business face? Do you inspire the creative process by discussing the realities of a situation or problem and ask for help to determine which course of action will best meet the challenges? Do you help people develop ideas into valuable solutions?
ALTERNATIVES
When most people think of training, they think of sending employees away from their jobs for two or three days. This is certainly an option, but there are many others. Why not consider:
Substituting a 1-2 hour staff meeting with a workshop.
Launching a new project team with a team skills training.
Using a facilitator to teach team skills while the team works
Incorporating training into a multi-day meeting.
Supporting a company-wide initiative with a short workshop.
Setting up "lunch and learns," or breakfast seminars.
Asking your clients to join you for some specialized training
One-on-one coaching is another alternative to help individuals grow as professionals and contribute more fully to the success of an organization. Coaching can be time effective and have both a strategic and an immediate impact by providing "just in time" leadership learning. The opportunities for ongoing learning and development may feel at odds with current resource constraints. If you would like some guidance in putting together a cost effective strategy for your organization,
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