“Engagement” is, as we like to say, the “flavor of the month” amongst organization leadership, employee communication and human resource professionals. Getting an engagement score helps an organization know how they compare with other organizations like theirs as well as win headlines for “best places to work” in magazines and newspapers. What it doesn’t do …
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The Trump Administration is busy reversing a myriad of policies that had been put in place by the previous administration. They say these policies "hinder productive business growth and job creation". I am not arguing that one way or the other. I do want to remind us, though, of the impact these decisions could have …
School predatory sexual abuse scandals continue to be a “hot” issue for decades for educational institutions. Schools can be a Petri dish of opportunity for those who seek to abuse or exploit young people, much like youth sports, summer camps, church groups, etc. How it is handled — whether it happened last week or many …
Overall success in a matrix organizational structure depends largely on the presence of constant, clear communication. From the very beginning, all aspects of the matrix process — from roles & responsibilities to the evaluation process – need to be clearly defined and managed with open communication and unambiguous accountability. But what if they aren’t established …
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There is likely not a business school nor a communications program out there that is not following the developments of the Demoulas/Market Basket crisis as it is unfolding. To JJ&W, it is yet another illustration of how powerful corporate culture can be when it comes to the success or failure of an organization. For those …
Read more ““The new CEO does not know our culture” Union Leader, July 28, 2014, pg. 1″