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New research on corporate rebels
Started Jul 18, 2011
Piano to the people! Wouldnt this be a fascinating way to engage employees?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Harvey Jul 4, 2010.
How to inspire trust after major layoffs?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam Hibbert May 20, 2011.
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Lois Kelly posted a discussionNew research on corporate rebels
I just finished a research study on corporate rebels -- aka mavericks, outliers, change agents. Here is an eBook with the research highlights and 10 questions for leaders and those of us who counsel leaders around employee engagement and empowerment. Feel free to share with anyone who might find it interesting/helpful. The most interesting insight for me was what I call the 90/30 conundrum: 90 percent of survey respondents said that rebels help companies become more innovative, and 90 percent…See More
Adam Hibbert replied to Lois Kelly's discussion How to inspire trust after major layoffs?"Thought arising - anyone digging into this issue (hopefully in preparation, not in crisis) might benefit from reading an amazing bit of research from the mid-90s by Denise Rousseau - the book form is on amazon as "The Psychological…"
Jon Harvey replied to Lois Kelly's discussion Piano to the people! Wouldnt this be a fascinating way to engage employees?"Here is a fun way to use a 'piano' too...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lXh2n0aPyw&feature=player_embedded
do watch and enjoy!"
Doug Shaw replied to Lois Kelly's discussion Piano to the people! Wouldnt this be a fascinating way to engage employees?"Yay! The piano idea is also in London, happened last year too. I love music as a route to co-creativity and engagement, that's partly why I do an annual singalong to a small crowd of about 250 friends and families. If you want a read about it -…"
Lois Kelly replied to Lois Kelly's discussion Piano to the people! Wouldnt this be a fascinating way to engage employees?"Oh Adam,
I love this story. Thank you so much for sharing. What a real way to learn a lesson.Would it be OK with you if I shared with folks on my blog.
Lois
PS -- like the "happy clappy" term. I often use "hippy dippy" in same…"
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- Who are you?
- Speaker, writer, workshop facilitator, Chief possibility officer, Foghound. Author, "Beyond Buzz." . Personal mission statement: "Communications can change the world."
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- Helping companies uncover extraordnary business possibilites by tapping into their employees.
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Lois Kelly's Blog
8 employee recession communications strategies
Yesterday I talked with a CEO client, one of the smartest, most positive and respected executives I've ever worked with. He, like most CEOs today, are creating plans to slash expenses, people and programs. "I've been through a number of recessions, but nothing like this," he explained, with not a trace of optimism.
The greatest challenge is treating people who are losing their jobs humanely and with dignity. The second challenge is keeping remaining employees engaged during such… Continue
The greatest challenge is treating people who are losing their jobs humanely and with dignity. The second challenge is keeping remaining employees engaged during such… Continue
Posted on November 24, 2008 at 12:39pm — 8 Comments
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- At 1:33pm on November 24, 2008,
David Zinger said… - Lois,
I am so pleased you joined the Employee Engagement Network and I appreciated your blog post with the ideas of "one point at a time." I look forward to your contributions and interactions. I trust the network will be valuable to you.
David
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