AN OLD JOKE GOES, “When it comes to a
breakfast of bacon and eggs, the chicken is
engaged; but the pig is involved!” Beneath
this witticism lies a deeper truth: when
we need the very best from our people –
when we need them to be ‘all in’ in terms
of their commitment — it’s not enough for
them to contribute from a distance: we need to provide an
opportunity for them to be involved and take ownership for
the outcome.
On December 31, 2012 the fifth edition of the PMBOK Guide® was released, and once again the profession of project management moved forward. As we wrapped up the four-year review cycle and anticipated the new, refreshed outcome, we had an opportunity to identify what had changed and how it may affect the professional practice of project management throughout the world.
Read moreTen years ago if you had suggested to IT professionals that almost half of IT decisions would be made outside of the IT department there is no doubt that you would have been met with great skepticism. The reality is that trends like the consumeristion of IT and Cloud are rapidly changing the balance of IT decision-making in organisations of all sizes.
Read moreToday’s work environment is inundated with change and the potential for change. In times like this, employees experience anxiety at higher-than-normal levels. That anxiety can lead to emotions like frustration, distrust, and even anger. Behavior follows emotions and can be manifested in many ways such as becoming pessimistic, only giving half an effort, and no longer believing in oneself. Fortunately, organizations can guard against the negative effects of such a volatile marketplace and arm their employees with the psychological tools necessary to remain focused and goal-oriented and ultimately successful.
Read moreIt has been said that the differences among the people are what make this country great. In business circles, it is leadership that brings out greatness. Emotional intelligence has proven an essential characteristic for bridging the gaps that exist in the belief systems, work ethics, and behavioral approaches taken by the diverse workforces found in American businesses today. Emotional intelligence centers on self-awareness and the ability to read and influence the emotions of others so that the end-goal remains the focus of the team, regardless of challenge. In an effort to see how emotional intelligence impacts leadership, let’s use recent political data to examine the new employee landscape.
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