Posts Tagged ‘Teamwork’
Younger Employees and Boomer Bosses
Much is said about seasoned managers relating better with Generation Y workers, but what should younger professionals do to work well at the office and get along with older generations?
First of all, Gen Yers don’t have years of experience and perspective about the inner-office politics and personality conflicts that can go along with working within an organization. When they get their first taste of ‘it’ they’re often shocked or dismayed.
They can, and do need however, to acquire moxie and survival skills that go beyond their youth. Some tips for your younger professionals…
Inspiring Teamwork Quotes
Inspiration defined: Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity. Source: www.dictionary.com
Inspiration is beneficial as well as vital. It may even run a close second to oxygen! Quotes regularly stimulate my thinking, and too, my feelings.
The effects of inspirational quotes can stir thoughts or spur new actions. Here are a few quotes that may help a team think differently about its challenges, consider more fully its opportunities, set aside its conflict, and work together to achieve the organization’s goals.
1. None of us is as smart as all of us.
–Ken Blanchard
2. TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More.
–Unknown
3. The strength of the team is each individual member… the strength of each member is the team.
–Coach Phil Jackson
Energize Your Staff Meetings
Pointless or boring staff meetings are a colossal waste of everyone’s time. Fortunately however, that doesn’t have to be the case. To make staff meetings relevant and highly productive you can try a few road-tested tips:
- Begin by asking for good news. What has happened in your area that’s positive? This sets a proper tone for your meeting and encouraging news helps keep attitudes positive.
