"Ben:
This has been quite a dialogue between you and Craig.
I appreciate a pluralism of voices. I find that with 4756 members there are 4756 people who know how to create engagement. Engagement is not a one person or one approach monopoly. I have…"
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Culture, Norms…the 2020 Engagement Vision
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Started this discussion. Last reply by David Zinger Apr 16.
Norms and Culture: Structured or Organic?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Messinger Apr 2.
What Drives You? For Me, It’s Ciphers
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig Althof Dec 29, 2011.
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Ben Simonton replied to Craig Althof's discussion Culture, Norms…the 2020 Engagement Vision"Craig,
Re your sum up. Is that your opinion or is that what you proved in the process of managing people?
I felt the same way as you do until I discovered the right cook book and proved it over 4 separate turnarounds. It proved correct with military…"
"(Ben) You talk of setting values as if they are somehow dictated from above as in some list of corporate values.
No, nein, nyet! The purpose of this thread was to gather input from others as to whether or not it is possible to structure and define…"
Ben Simonton replied to Craig Althof's discussion Culture, Norms…the 2020 Engagement Vision"Craig,
You talk of setting values as if they are somehow dictated from above as in some list of corporate values. That never works and is not the way to do it.
If you follow my advice of how to create a fully engaged workforce, the manager gives all…"
"Ben you noted one-way communication is inadequate to fully clarify, which is too true. I’m gaining more solid footing for what you’re proposing but still slipping on a couple points.
Is anyone else watching from a distance? I hope you…"
Ben Simonton replied to Craig Althof's discussion Culture, Norms…the 2020 Engagement Vision"Craig,
I admit that the science of people is not well understood if at all. It certainly is not understood by psychologists and sociologists nor by leadership and management gurus. They are far too busy studying what leaders have done and not how…"
"Ben,
Regarding the original question of this post: "Is it possible to consciously, intentionally construct either culture or engagement? Or do they just grow as the outcome of a whole lot of factors?"
I think I can safely assume that you…"
Ben Simonton replied to Craig Althof's discussion Culture, Norms…the 2020 Engagement Vision"David,
You asked - "Is it possible to consciously, intentionally construct either culture or engagement? Or do they just grow as the outcome of a whole lot of factors?"
In my experience, in achieving a fully engaged workforce a culture…"
"Ben, you said “Now you want to shift the discussion to norms and culture, I assume for the purpose of finding a route to engagement.”
Thanks for pointing out the need to clarify, Ben. I do not want to “shift the…"
Ben Simonton replied to Craig Althof's discussion Culture, Norms…the 2020 Engagement Vision"Craig,
I have been a member of this group for some time hoping to advance the understanding of engagement. But I came to the conclusion that everyone has a different opinion and most are unwilling to yield.
I am certainly one of those because in 30+…"
"Hello old cyber-picking buddy!
This sounds very intriguing-I intend to check it out from the comfort of home without all this nuisance white noise day job distraction (there goes one now…)
Just 2pence briefly…from my observations not…"
"Bring on the Pebbles-thanks David!
I posted a related piece: One Pond, One Pebble if anyone cares to check it out. But let's discuss it here among friends!"
David Zinger replied to Craig Althof's discussion Culture, Norms…the 2020 Engagement Vision"I have made this the quick pick selection forum for April 10. (Perhaps a small pebble.)"
David Zinger replied to Craig Althof's discussion Culture, Norms…the 2020 Engagement Vision"Hi Craig:
I have suspended some of my movement on 20% by 2020 until we reach 5000. This is partially based on other demands for my time and a way to really celebrate and mobilize with 5000. I love the pebble (small win/small bet) framework. I am…"
Culture, Norms…the 2020 Engagement Vision
“Achieve a 20% increase in engagement by the year 2020”. How do we do that? I’ve been involved in several past discussions here on the subject, and I’ve been a proponent for structure, clear definition, brilliant strategy and identifying ways to specifically measure the impacts of engagement and our progress toward 2020. Survey survey survey, plan plan plan, measure measure measure, analyze analyze analyze ad nauseum….We’ve cracked the 4700-member mark but it has seemed to me the added mass is…See More
Scott Messinger replied to Craig Althof's discussion Norms and Culture: Structured or Organic?"You can always try to define the culture of a company, but you won't be able to get people to adhere to that culture without some specifics.
A good analogy is how you can manage employee attitudes. You can't change someone's…"
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- Who are you?
- Besides family, my other leisure time loves are playing music and lounging around the bass pond.
I am a people and process improvement practitioner who believes you cannot improve or accomplish things, including goals and results, without going through people -- the gatekeepers.
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- Engagement is the great enabler of strategy. I serve as catalyst. A very consuming passion that has taken the front burner is this "greater good" thing...impacting community.
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Craig Althof's Blog
Out-of-the-Box Engagement
Engagement has everything to do with connecting, a couple of examples follow. This is relevant to “the Greater Good” to which I have a deep personal connection.
I play a little music on the side, with a couple of…
ContinuePosted on January 8, 2011 at 9:55am
For the Greater Good-Community Engagement and Alignment
I live in Newton Iowa, a Midwestern town of around 15,000 and the EX “Home of the Dependability People”. In 2006 we suffered through the acquisition and closure of a former Fortune 300 corporation, Maytag, and the flagship plants.…
ContinuePosted on June 4, 2010 at 11:14am — 2 Comments
Letter to the Boss, From John Everyman
Dear Sir:
My name is John Everyman, and I’m one of the hundreds of people who work for you. Like me, many of my co-workers have started working here fairly recently after losing their jobs. You probably haven’t had a chance to get to know many of us or what we did before we came here, but that’s understandable. Since we’ve been working side-by-side, I’ll help you get to know a little about them.
Many of my co-workers have had impressive careers and responsible, important… Continue
My name is John Everyman, and I’m one of the hundreds of people who work for you. Like me, many of my co-workers have started working here fairly recently after losing their jobs. You probably haven’t had a chance to get to know many of us or what we did before we came here, but that’s understandable. Since we’ve been working side-by-side, I’ll help you get to know a little about them.
Many of my co-workers have had impressive careers and responsible, important… Continue
Posted on December 28, 2009 at 4:32am
Engagement-Now We're Getting Personal!
This is also posted at my blog In Pursuit of Excellence, where I am trying to come to terms personally on this whole engagement issue. The challenge: come up with a working definition for engagement. Not easy, but I’m going to give it a shot based on four attributes I hold as truths. OK, not “universal truths” but my opinion. I feel these truths are pretty indisputable, but if you want to challenge any of them we can have some fun with… Continue
Posted on April 21, 2009 at 5:43am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (27 comments)
- At 2:52pm on March 21, 2012, David Zinger said…
Hi Craig:
How are you doing? I just got back from some work on engagement in South Africa and always appreciate seeing a familiar face on the network. All the best in all of your work.
David
- At 2:00pm on December 19, 2011, David Zinger said…
Hi Craig:
Nice to see your contribution today. All the best to you and yours as we have a wonderful Christmas/Holiday season and have a terrific 2012. You made a big difference in this network in 2011.
David
- At 10:57am on October 12, 2011, David Zinger said…
Craig:
I am applying a 3 words on Wednesday framework to recognition.
My 3WOWS for you are: caring, committed, and unique. You care deeply about others and engagement, you keep working hard on engagement and you are uniquely personable.
- At 10:32pm on July 21, 2011, David Zinger said…
Craig,
Nice to see you comments and picture show up on the network. I hope all is well for you and that work and life are engaging and rewarding.
David
- At 3:31pm on May 29, 2011,
Kumud Sengupta said… - Am not sure how to edit the statement...where to go...
- At 3:34pm on March 27, 2011,
David Marklew said… Hi Craig, thanks for inviting me as a friend.
Look forward to collaborating.
Best
David
- At 7:01am on March 13, 2011,
Leslie Allan said…
Thanks for friending, Craig.
Kind Regards, Les
- At 6:10am on February 26, 2011,
Anja Schuetz said… Hi Craig,
nice to meet you :)
Anja
- At 6:43pm on February 24, 2011,
Bill Scott said… Hi Craig,
Thanks for your heads up. I got a similar reply from David. And as I told him, that's what I get for not fully reading the instructions.
I agree with your take on what to do with my questions. Perhaps there will be another forum for me to present these ideas.
- At 2:00pm on February 24, 2011,
BarbaraAHughes said… - Not sure about whether or not it posted. I'll try it again.
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