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Who Says Employee Engagement Doesn't Work?
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Tim,
You and I definitely think alike on this issue. I believe that the way to avoid one size fits all is FOCUS . . . flexbility, open communciation, creativity, understanding and using everyone's strengths.
I work for a company in Ohio called Root Learning, a strategic learning company that engages and connects people to create results. I would like to provide you with a few links that will help to illustrate who we are and what we do in the employee...
At the risk(?) of self-horn-tooting...any of the last 200 or so postings in Culture to Engage.
Tim
Ben's success is awesome. That there are people who actually use 100% of their brainpower is suitable for Ripley's. (Unless Ben is referring to those who use 100% of the only 10% we humans are thought to use, on average).
My general definition of...
I'm hearing more and more people say they don't believe employee engagement is "the great solution."
I've constructed a simple Yes/No/Tell me more survey and would appreciate your input:
Click here. All responses are completely anonymous.
Tim
I agree that employee engagement and organizational learning are connected. Continuous learning in organizations depends on a high level of engagement. It helps me to think about learning in organizations as having three levels: 1) individual lear...
Comment Wall (45 comments)
- At 8:57am on January 4, 2009,
David Zinger said… - Happy New Year Tim,
Thank you for being one of the first people to join this network and help it grow as much as it did in 2008.
David
- At 1:50pm on July 14, 2008,
Jennifer Floyd said… - Thanks for being the welcome wagon. I was happy to find this network and I'm anxious to learn from you and everyone else here. I'm new to the blogging world, so I'd also be interested in any tips you might have if you do have a chance to check out my blog. Thanks again!
- At 9:50pm on July 11, 2008,
Jon Smith said… - Thanks Tim! I look forward to getting in on the conversations here. By the way, Austin is a great city!
- At 10:14am on June 24, 2008,
Natalia Hernández said… - Thanks Tim! for your welcome- I am sorry I hadn't replied... thank you!
- At 2:44pm on June 17, 2008,
Tim Wright said…
- Would you rather be in Australia?
- At 2:43pm on June 17, 2008,
Wayne Turmel said… - Heavens, no. I'm in chicago, The Podcast Network is based in Australia. I'm at 630 347 8369.... call any time.
- At 10:31am on June 17, 2008,
Wayne Turmel said…
- a little shame is good....highly underrated as a motivation tool. Let's touch base, call any time and let's chat about what you're up to and whether it's a good fit for Cranky....
- At 4:22pm on June 11, 2008,
Denise O'Berry said… - Thanks for the welcome Tim. Glad to be here.
- At 3:27pm on June 9, 2008,
Pam S. said… - Starting a Masters after almost 30 years since my Bachelors was like adding another week of Mondays to my life. ;-)
(...and yes I knew you were kidding.)
Networking is far more fun. :-)
- At 8:38am on June 9, 2008,
Pam S. said…
- Tim, sorry it took so long to approve your comment. I was off taking a Masters intensive class for college. I would love to correspond with you!
Profile Information
- Who are you?
- As founder of Wright Results, Inc., I work with healthcare clients who seek to build an Employee Engagement Culture.
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
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- Where are you located?
- Austin
Tim Wright's Blog
Is multi-generational employee engagement possible?
Quite a few respondents to my Why Employee Engagement Doesn't Work survey noted generational differences as a major cause. Comments ranged from
Generation Y doesn't seem to know what 'engagement' means. to
Boomers are looking to retire; why should they engage?
and several in between!
In the study, Engaging the 21st Century Multi-Generational Workforce, conducted for MetLife Mature Market Institute by the Sloan Center on Aging and Work (Boston College), I came acro… Continue
Generation Y doesn't seem to know what 'engagement' means. to
Boomers are looking to retire; why should they engage?
and several in between!
In the study, Engaging the 21st Century Multi-Generational Workforce, conducted for MetLife Mature Market Institute by the Sloan Center on Aging and Work (Boston College), I came acro… Continue
Posted on May 20, 2009 at 9:16am — 1 Comment
Who's in the way of employee engagement? Leaders and managers, maybe
The survey results keep coming in. (A full report will be available after 5/22.) Feel free, please, to add your thoughts.
The reasons people believe employee engagement doesn't (always) work fall into clumps. Yesterday I discussed and made recommendations regarding the biggest clump of reasons: unclear definition of EE.
Today let's cluster the 2nd most frequent reason employee engagement doesn't work: leaders and managers aren't prepared.
Reasons fell into these related areas:
* Leaders don'… Continue
The reasons people believe employee engagement doesn't (always) work fall into clumps. Yesterday I discussed and made recommendations regarding the biggest clump of reasons: unclear definition of EE.
Today let's cluster the 2nd most frequent reason employee engagement doesn't work: leaders and managers aren't prepared.
Reasons fell into these related areas:
* Leaders don'… Continue
Posted on May 20, 2009 at 9:13am —
Why (some believe) employee engagement doesn't work
Lately a number of my clients, colleagues, and talkers at the coffee shop are commenting that Employee Engagement may be getting too big for its britches.
"I'm hearing and reading all this stuff about engaged employees. I don't see it making that big a difference."
I've begun a very brief survey, inviting people to register their Yes or No opinion about the value of engagement. Then there's a chance to state why you think engagement might not work, regardless of whether you said Y or N. If you… Continue
"I'm hearing and reading all this stuff about engaged employees. I don't see it making that big a difference."
I've begun a very brief survey, inviting people to register their Yes or No opinion about the value of engagement. Then there's a chance to state why you think engagement might not work, regardless of whether you said Y or N. If you… Continue
Posted on May 20, 2009 at 9:10am —
Learning and engaging; engaging and learning
Remember Peter Senge and The Fifth Discipline?
This Culture to Engage posting invites you to bring "the learning organization" to life...and stimulate more employee engagement. Here's the link.
Here's to engagement!
Tim
This Culture to Engage posting invites you to bring "the learning organization" to life...and stimulate more employee engagement. Here's the link.
Here's to engagement!
Tim
Posted on May 7, 2009 at 2:26pm — 1 Comment
The 180 and employee engagement
You know about the 360-degree evaluation. Check out this innovative 180-degree discussion...as a tool to stimulate engagement communication!
It's on Culture to Engage, and here's the specific link to that posting.
Happy reading,
Tim
It's on Culture to Engage, and here's the specific link to that posting.
Happy reading,
Tim
Posted on May 6, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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Some excellent responses already to your great question Maggie.
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Milton Glasser on drawing is how I think.
I would stop talking to employees and start listening to them. Find out what they want and how they want it. Find out how they think would be the best way to get it and help them to get it. They will have concerns, suggestions, complaints, and que...
Jason, Thanks. I agree that feeling in control is big. Also think the mistake with executive communications comes down to " It's not what you say, it's what people hear." The traditional "messaging" often fails on the latter.
Lois
Increase the quantity and quality of attention you pay to employee engagement - you'll get your payback and then some
Nothing like a 150 page report to engage people, so we tried to make it a bit easier to engage with.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoUm9xFpWGU
Let me know what you think.
Jason
Hi Lois, my last organisation did some work around 'fair process'. They had some wonderful case studies around this sort of issue. They had three key elements which I though summed up nicely what could be done.
Engage with everyone affected by the...
Well said, Susan. It all starts with listening, really listening 100% without the distraction of figuring out a response while the other person is talking.
For some short articles on this process take a look at
http://www.bensimonton.com/articles...
This group is intended for anyone who wants to help Managers do a better job promoting employee engagement. What skills does a Manager need? What tools can a Manager use?
This group is for people who write blogs, books, or other resources on employee engagement.
This is a group for people interested in research on employee engagement. You can offer the latest sources or discuss the results.
This group is for those who want to learn more about best practice employee recognition and to share ideas on this important engagement tool
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