The so called 'new reality' is here and it is here to stay. The 'new normal' is a reality with a mix of home, mobile, and classic office environment. We run a software and consulting house serving clients around the world and when the pandemic hit in 2020, we had to adjust quickly. In the beginning uncertainty about future was strong, and we had to change the way how we do business. Our consulting teams changed from 41% remote consulting to 98% remote consulting. And did not lose one client. On the software side, we have been lucky as our solution improves data collaboration in remote settings, we benefited winning new partners and clients. Based on our own experience, many conversations within the team (yes, we also had to home school), with clients, partners and by an active sounding of the market we decided to put this book together. What this book is not is a scientific review of work behavior and a description of productivity losses and gains. The book was planned as the ultimate practical guide to navigate the Modern Workplace. The three chapters structure the book in a first part where we gather some facts and figures on the quick changes caused by the pandemic. In the second chapter we give helpful tips and advice on how to work remotely and finally we gathered ideas how to lead yourself and others within the 'new reality'. We hope you enjoy the reading.
When it comes to transformational initiatives most all issues are communication related. Based on actual recent experienced engagements and stories, Supercharge Workforce Communication offers 6 unique actionable exercises that will reshape your mind to connect, engage and collaborate on various digital (and non-digital) project activities for optimal adoption. With simple exercises to practice, the effective strategies in this book can supercharge communication and benefit anyone throughout the entire organization. Awareness and understanding of the neuro-psychology behind the stories create "aha" moments and help you recognize behavioral patterns to act on by applying the skills learned. You will be able to bridge the organizational cultural gap and optimize engagement and adoption.Some of the many things you will learn from this short book includes: -Three E Model(TM) (Chapter 2)-Communicating back to the Strategic Plan; regardless of your role (Chapter 3)-Data Conversations (Chapter 4)-And a story of a communication engagement technique, you can put into practice, that was applied at one of the White House, Executive Office of the President's agency components; Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) (Chapter 5)
One person really can make a difference--learn how to be that one WHO WILL make your organization the best it can be. Award-winning author of Four Secrets to Liking Your Work International Society for Performance Improvement 2010 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE WINNER "A quick read with high ROI. This will turn anyone into a culture builder, anywhere in the organization." -- Roy White , Director of Operations, Semiconductor Capital Equipment Company "A must read for anyone contemplating starting up a new business and for CEOs and leaders of established corporations." -- Terry Sullivan, Director of Production, MemPro Ceramics "Combines storytelling with evidence-based content in a solid organizational change approach." -- Darlene Van Tiem , Ph.D., CPT, CPLP , President, ISPI "Never before has an author so cleverly balanced pragmatism with optimism to describe organizational norms as opportunities for personal empowerment." -- Paul Nieminen, Director of OD , UPS "The convergence of in-depth analytical research and practical everyday application." -- Dr. Donald E. Conklin, Vice President, United Corporate Services, Inc. Got ten minutes a day? -- Then you can create a more successful, more collaborative business culture! As a manager, you've tried to keep things positive, but nothing seems to work. You can't control the economy, what's going on in your employees' lives, or other factors--so what can you do to build and sustain a winning culture in your workplace? Whether you are a mid-level manager or a senior executive, Make Work Great offers the blueprint for building a positive, motivating, and productive workplace in any kind of organization. In this definitive guide for today’s multicultural, decentralized business environment, Ed Muzio, award-winning author, internationally recognized workplace improvement expert, and consultant, delivers state-of-the-art analysis, advice and guidance, and scores of team-building and motivation exercises that you and your staff can do in ten minutes a day--without disrupting routines or interrupting important business. You can't force others to change, but you can control what you do and with whom you engage at work to: Build a positive outlook, one-on-one Enlist a network within your organization to improve your business culture Strengthen peer relationships and improve problem-solving capabilities Take back control of workplace morale and efficiency Inspire others to support, encourage, and collaborate with their team members There are lots of excuses given for why businesses fail to make the most of their most valuable resource--the people whose work creates the value that drives the bottom line. With Make Work Great, you hold in your hands the key to unlocking your people's potential to exceed expectations, creating synergies out of the disparate talents and abilities they bring to the table, and making your business better able to anticipate opportunities and respond to challenges.
Supercharge Your ERGs will immediately take any ERG/BRG leader and provide them with easy to grasp and even easier to implement ideas. It will literally take them and their group to a whole new level of high performance no matter where they are starting right now. Here's just a few examples of the praise for Supercharge Your ERGs from pre-release readers:"Supercharge gets to the point and packs a lot of powerful, yet practical ideas in a small package!" David L. Casey, Vice President, Workforce Strategies and Chief Diversity Officer at CVS Health"Joe has artfully tapped into his vast experiences with resource groups and laid out practical insights and approaches that make it easy to take learnings from this book and quickly put them into action in your organization". Corinne Abramson, National Inclusion Director at Choice Hotels International"Supercharge Your ERGs proves that you can be brief and simple, while not sacrificing an ounce of value and impact for your readers. Short chapters, brief explanations and gigantic ideas." Vu Pham, Chair, Elevate at UC San Diego Center for Executive Development (Rady School of Management) & Spectrum Knowledge"Packed with practical insights, powerful quotes and real life examples, Supercharge Your ERGs is a road map to unleashing the full potential of your ERGs." Christopher Rowland, Global Diversity Officer at Manpower"In less than two-hours of reading learn all you need to know to turn your ERG's into a highly praised engine of value for you, your company and your members." Jacqui Robertson, Global Head of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion at William Blair & Company, L.L.C."Supercharge your ERGs is a practical resource filled with helpful tips for ERG leaders to develop an impactful and sustainable strategy." Paul Martin, Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer at Sony Pictures Entertainment
The definitive guide to maximizing workforce value, The Talent Revolution exposes work-life longevity as the most influential driver transforming today's workplace - a competitive edge for organizations smart enough to capitalize on it. This is a first - a book that positions older workers as revolutionaries and reveals how organizations that engage employees across all life stages will outperform their competitors. With clarity and specificity, it describes new models, debunks commonly held myths about older workers, demolishes justifications for traditional structures and attitudes, and builds the case for a reset that will help smart companies profit from their intergenerational workforce. Through case studies, metrics, strategies, and tactics, The Talent Revolution explores the impact of workforce demographics on the future of work and provides new, actionable strategies for turning an aging workforce into a competitive advantage.
Life after retirement can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but only for those who plan for more than financial security. Supercharged Retirement is a valuable wake-up call for readers who have focused exclusively on the monetary aspects of their post-working years. Readers will discover how they can conquer the emotional and personal challenges presented by stepping out of the workforce. Mary Lloyd presents a new retirement paradigm, one that encourages individuals to utilize their skills and experience to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual demands of the retirement years. Supercharged Retirement challenges readers to change their assumptions about the essence of retirement, refocus their energies, rekindle their passions, and reawaken their drive to grow and learn. A funny, informed, and passionate guide for making retirement sparkle, Supercharged Retirement challenges conventional wisdom and skillfully blends anecdotes, practical advice, and exercises as it launches readers into a retirement adventure that will more than surpass their dreams.
Benefit from values-based leadership Values-driven organizations are considered by some to be the most successful on the planet. They have high levels of engagement, generate higher earnings, and are more profitable by having an inclusive, multi-tiered strategy. It’s a win-win! In Values-Based Leadership For Dummies, you’ll get a fool-proof plan for putting the principles of values-based leadership in action—which will inspire and motivate others to pursue what matters most. With many Baby Boomers edging toward retirement, the largest generation in history, the Millennials, will be taking over the reins and stepping into leadership roles. They’ve suffered through the difficult economic times and corporate scandals of the early 2000s and they want things to be different. Inside, you’ll get the framework for adopting the principles of values-based leadership that will help Millennials—and any member of any organization—thrive: utilizing the tools of self-reflection, actionable grace, agility, and a commitment to lead responsibly. Establish leadership positioning and company culture steeped in values Foster employee engagement on all levels Inspire greater performance while creating real impact socially and economically Increase the ability to remain competitive and relevant during times of change Harness the passion and commitment of the millennial workforce Whether you’re in an entrepreneur, entry-level position or a CEO, employees at any level can benefit from leaning into values-based leadership—and this book shows you how!
A guide to making your supercharged kitchen the heart of your home, with over 160 nutritious recipes and information and inspiration to help you consume and live with purpose. If you've spent years navigating one restrictive diet after another, it's time to shed the fear of eating the 'wrong' thing and fall in love with food again. An enduring kitchen is one where real food and thoughtful eating practices come together, and where commonsense and simplicity are celebrated. Supercharge Your Life serves up information and inspiration to help you consume with purpose. There are over 160 beautiful and nourishing recipes for every occasion from breakfast to afternoon tea, from hearty family dishes to celebration feasts. Woven throughout is Lee's inspiring insight on the keystones for living a 'whole' life: home and family; health and longevity; friends and community; spirituality; finances; career and passion. At the heart of it all, there is food - a force for joy and connection in every aspect of life.
How can management research promote a more applicable and a more transparent knowledge for the benefit of individuals and organizations? Looming large over this question is the challenge of repurposing management research for improving public good. Co-edited by R. H. Tiell and S. C. Malka, the title of the book says it all - Amplifying management research for the common good: Lessons for curious individuals and organizations - Insights from practitioners in the field. In this book, we sought to bridge the chasm that separates the non-academic audience from the typically less-accessible scientific journals. We attempted to make empirical evidence more inclusive, impactful and public good relevant for the non-academic stakeholders that live and work in the broader community. For that purpose, we made available to the reader and to our chapter contributors a collection of published papers, some authored by the editors of this book, and others co-authored with other researchers. The papers cover a diverse set of business topics all of which we believe hold much relevance for management today. Providing the reader with their insights on subject matter along with lessons and practical recommendations, we sought experts in the field that can build on empirical research in various areas of management and then synthesize and broaden it through their expertise and work experience. As a trigger, we aligned each contributor with one or two empirical papers based on their background, interests, and professional experience. Using the assigned papers as a springboard, we asked each author to identify emerging themes around which they can build their chapter. We wanted them to think of the book audience: non-academicians comprised of interested and curious individuals, managers, and their organizations. And, we wanted our authors to elaborate on practical lessons, suggestions, and recommendations that can make a difference in the lives of the book audience. Our effort resulted in a collection of chapters covering a wide range of topics from supply chain challenges in Central America, to life changing long-term effects of the pandemic, from delivery of services for mental health and suicide, to logistics capabilities pre-post Ivan in the Cayman Islands, from the new workplace, to labor market shortages, and from new workforce service pathways, and the optimization of talent, to the impact of recent recessions on the youth and the unemployed, and the assessment of C-suit level leaders. We would like to believe that the breadth of the topics covered and the amount of information being disseminated through the book chapters are meaningful, practical, and relevant to a wide audience of curious readers. ENDORSEMENTS "I highly recommend “Amplifying Management Research for the Common Good” to anyone interested in shaping the workplace of the future. Written by a team of experts, this book provides a compelling argument for why free and open access to research is essential for improving workforce outcomes. The authors explore how the current paywall system limits the dissemination of critical research findings and prevents practitioners and policymakers from accessing the latest insights and innovations. As we exit a global pandemic and enter a re-shaping of the world of work the nation’s talent development ecosystem must innovate and scale to the need. By advocating for open access to research, the authors advance the forming of a more effective and equitable workforce development system. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to contribute to that cause." — Rick Maher, Adaptive Human Capital "Someone once observed that a crisis is a horrible thing to waste. The essence of this advice is that a crisis will always have the potential for the wise and curious to draw lessons and extract prescriptions. Tiell and Malka have produced a book reflecting not only their curiosity and wisdom, but also their desire to help all who follow their prescriptions. The Covid-19 pandemic was a life altering crisis. We should be thankful that they have not “wasted” the crisis, thus helping us improve our personal and professional lives." — Lyle Sussman, University of Louisville "Employers and employees have experienced an amazing number of challenges and new opportunities during the past 3 years. Pre-Pandemic employers' challenges were primarily focused on low unemployment, managing wages and uncertainty for their future workforce. Employees were primarily working "9 to 5", in an "office building" or "manufacturing facility" and possibly thinking about their futures. As our society moves toward a Post-Pandemic work environment, employers have the same Pre-Pandemic challenges, but with a workforce that has shrunk faster than anticipated and have adjusted their priorities of work/life balance and workplace preferences. Whether your responsibilities involve Supply Chain, Production, Logistics, Accounting, Finance, Training/Education, Hiring/Retaining/Firing personnel or you simply are seeking to pursue career and professional growth. Everyone has likely experienced some amount of workplace change during the past several years. The insights and perspectives shared by each author in this book are reminders of the complex business challenges employers face today and will continue to face in the foreseeable future. Thank you for compiling and sharing these insights and perspectives!" — Michael Wolf, PrideStaff Louisville
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