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- Who are you?
- “What fascinates me enormously is that so many people don’t like to go to their jobs. A lot of them are stressed out because of their work. The only thing that keeps them moving is the monthly pay check and their direct colleagues. This is so counter productive, both on a personal and a professional level. We spend most time of the week at work, so why shouldn’t we enjoy ourselves and feel fulfilled?
Most organizations have been putting a lot of efforts into introducing and improving new systems, procedures and processes. Whereas there was mostly lip service for the people as their most important assets.
However, in order to excel in today’s global marketplace it is crucial to fully use the potential of all of your employees. They are and will be your true competitive edge. If they grow, your business will grow. For sure!
This means that the currently separated worlds of professional and personal growth need to be integrated.
E.g. yesterday I went to Barnes & Nobles. The section about books for self-improvement was on the second floor. And the section for management books was on a different location on the first floor. That clearly illustrates the challenge. These two areas (self-improvement and management) need to be close to each other. Again, only through growth of their people, businesses can have sustainable growth!
It is my purpose to show that an enthusiastic, engaged and satisfied employee is also the most productive and profitable employee. I am continuously innovating services to connect the personal development of employees with the growth of an organization.
This passion for service innovation has the following elements:
- Learning
- Creating
- Coaching
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- We provide employee engagement services and executive coaching on an international basis.
- Website:
- http://www.theproperway.com
- Where are you located?
- the Netherlands
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Maggie,
Please share with us the content of your leadership level training.
Best regards, Ben
Hi everyone who replied to my request for "cynical" employee insights. I designed a training package targeted at the leadership level of this organization. I presented yesterday as 'round #1' and session received excellent reviews. Thank you for h...
Hi, I am conducting a study as part of a PhD at City University in London looking at the links between leaders' beliefs and behaviours, and how these impact employee engagement and team climate.
The research involves managers and 3-5 direct repor...
A group to help people working in the UK find each other and to offer assistance to visitors coming over for work or just passing through
This is a group for people interested in research on employee engagement. You can offer the latest sources or discuss the results.
Hi
I am conducting a study as part of a PhD at City University in London looking at the links between leaders' beliefs and behaviours, and how these impact employee engagement and team climate.
The research involves managers and 3-5 direct repor...
Marty,
Thank you so much for posting this. I have not read it in detail but appreciate the depth and breadth and focus on the work.
David
Wanted to share this Ivey Business Journal article with network members.
http://www.iveybusinessjournal.com/article.asp?intArticle_id=867
Here is introduction from the website to the author and the content of the article.
Kenneth W. Thomas is a...
In the last few months, employee engagement has been derided by some as nothing more than the latest industry buzzword or HR bandwagon that everyone is rushing to jump on as the as the as the savior of employee loyalty and productivity from the re...
Understand the needs of your employees and make room to accommodate when you can, and be honest about why you can't.
Communicate; honestly, plainly and often.
Create opportunities for autonomy, Give your employees the "what" and let them come up with the "how".
Make time to discuss Expectations: Both, what you expect of your employees and what your employees expect of you.
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Arnold
As there are not many Netherlanders in the EE Network, I am inviting you to join the UK group!
Cheers
Jo
However, I will be out of the office until the 29th....
Welcome to the EEN. I'm eager to learn more about your org's "employee engagement services."
I will visit your website in the next 24 hours. Expect questions!!
Tim
I see that you joined the Manager Tools for EE group. Welcome!
Terry
• Enkindling thinking
• Energizing attitudes
• Empowering ethics
• Electrifying innovation
• Engaging employees
• Encouraging personal development
• Embracing change
What a wealth of experience and perspective you bring to the network. I like your snippet about self-improvement and management being close together not just in a book store but in life. I am so pleased you joined this network.
David