Organizations distribute power for a purpose. Whether people derive their power from their position, expertise, or their capacity to award … More
Tag: Dysfunctional work groups
Flawed Barrels 2: Indifference
“Management doesn’t give a hoot about what we think.” This comment from a nurse on a cardiac unit of a … More
The Little Things That Build a Solid Foundation
Sometimes, particularly when you are low on the organizational chart, it can be easy to feel like the people in … More
Reading Emily: Links of School & Workplace re Bullying
In her new book, Sticks and Stones, Emily Bazelon explores the world of school bullying. In this excellent reflection on … More
Helping One Another To Keep a Creative Edge
Success in the current economy rests upon great ideas. To justify a serious salary and to assure continuing options for … More
The Clash of Collaboration and Evaluation
People do not take kindly to being told what to do. Successful change begins with a dialogue. That conversation continues … More
Shared Commitment to a Learning Environment
The challenge of improving civility and respect shares some qualities with a cat chasing its own tail. Classroom civility provides … More
5 Dimensions of Improving Worklife Resilience
A healthy worklife only works as collaboration. The organization, the workgroup, the network of working relationships, and individual employees all … More
The Risk Management of Teamwork
Workgroups get things done. An effective and meaningful involvement with work means being at least a good team player and … More
Growing as an Organization
On a few occasions this blog has looked into the idea of giving and receiving feedback. Taking feedback, both positive … More