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Cynical Employees: Insights?
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Some excellent responses already to your great question Maggie. The cynical workers present a great opportunity to make an organisation a greater place to work. Let's face it, they're cynical for a reason and if you can get truly under the skin of...
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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...
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There are a lot of great points in the comments already so I will add some thoughts I didn't see yet, at least not explicitly. I've found that for people to even entertain the idea that management has a sincere commitment to changing the circumst...
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Hi Maggie, I would recommend round table meetings with your cynical teammates. This will provide them a venue to share their frustrations and provide feedback. I agree with all of the above. Cynics are created through lack of communication. This ...
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Appreciate your feedback on this topic. I'm still in training design mode. Thanks Jamie for the links. - Maggie
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Thanks for your replies... following up!
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Writing new curriculum for "BRAINgagement" for leaders.
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Maggie- I suggest you contact Sean Murray at RealTime Performance: seanm@realtimeperformance.com. They are in the business of conducting and managing 360 surveys online. -Steve
November 16
Hi Maggie, Acually we have a training module for this exact circumstance. We call it cynics, victims and bystanders it is part of The Conversations Workshop. We wrote a book last year called Authentic Conversations which has a great deal to say ab...
November 12
Hi Maggie, Most 360 software is more expensive then that- at least if you want 360 software that is super easy to set up and comes with preloaded questions and is designed for 360 surveys. (see halogen, sumtotal, etc...) If you've got your own que...
November 12
Hi, I sense the key is to offer choice - that is to request the cynics create their own route to engagement in a self directed means. Your role would be to offer the rich inspiration and supportive help needed for them to accomplish this. You m...
November 12
Having turned around four separate management disasters, I am quite familiar with what you are facing. The only way that employees become cynical and obstreperous is for management to mistreat them and disrespect them. The only way to correct this...
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I had to really think about that question - "Why should anyone be led by me?" My first thought was to answer for myself about why I follow my boss. My next thought was to think why I think others do or don't follow me. What do I offer them as a le...
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www.theideasculptor.com . Professional speaker, master coach, writer, facilitator... with 23 years experience. It's a wonderful life!
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At 11:02am on November 21, 2009, David Zinger said…
Maggie:
I appreciate how active you have been in the network and it is nice to see the activity you generated on the forum. All the best with both your ideas and engagement.
David
At 8:13am on March 31, 2009, Roy Saunderson said…
HI MAGGIE!!!

When I saw my email in the in-box of an EE comment I didn't recognize the last name. Naturally I saw the photo and of course...our Thunder Bay MC extraordinaire.

I am still connected to CAPS just not as actively involved because of location and travels.

Stay in touch!

Roy
At 5:24pm on March 23, 2009, David Zinger said…
Hi Maggie:

Welcome to the Employee Engagement Network. I am pleased you joined us and I look forward to your employee engagement idea sculptures. I remember you from when I was a member of CAPS. Let me know if I can be of assistance.

David
 
 

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