AUDIO 22 January 2010 | Organizational Solutions

Oops #8: The Sandwich

The sandwich method, criticism sandwiched between two positive statements, is probably the most common way that managers are taught to correct the performance of poor performance. Listen to what is wrong with this method and what effect it has on the performer and what you can do instead. (Length: 8:32)
AUDIO 22 January 2010 | Organizational Solutions

Oops #9: Overvaluing Smart, Talented People

Many companies waste a lot of time and money trying to find and hire smart, talented people. Listen to hear what you can do to create a high performing workplace with the people you have now. (Length: 8:36)
AUDIO 22 January 2010 | Organizational Solutions

Oops #10: The Budget Process

Unavoidable as it is, the budgeting process is still a significant waste of time and money. Often enough the wrong people get rewarded and those that should, get punished. Listen to hear how to get the most from your budgeting process, including reinforcing those that do the best job managing expenses. (Length: 9:07)
AUDIO 22 January 2010 | Organizational Solutions

Oops #11: Promoting People No One Likes

What type of coach would you be: John Wooden or Bobby Knight? Being well liked has nothing to do with your effectiveness although; you cannot create an environment where it causes people to do their best if you are not well liked.  Listen to understand the distinction between the two and its effect on employee performance. (Length: 5:51)
AUDIO 22 January 2010 | Organizational Solutions

Oops #12: Downsizing

Sometimes unavoidable, downsizing, if done with care and attention, can leave you with an organization that is more productive and one where employee morale is high. Listen to hear what you should and should not do when faced with the decision of downsizing your organization. (Length: 11:46)
AUDIO 22 January 2010 | Organizational Solutions

Oops #13: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Forms of Reorganizing

Mergers and Acquisitions have become commonplace in business, but what organizations fail to do is merge more than the books; they must merge their cultures as well. This podcast identifies what organizations don’t attend to during the M&A process and describes the critical role culture plays in getting the best outcome for the employees and the…