Communication Complexity in Today’s Workforce
The face of organizations as we know them is changing, driven most significantly by multi-generational workforces. Different generations prefer differing means of communication, and failing to engage...
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How to Introduce Effective Change
I want to challenge your misconceptions about Managing Change. Effective Change is possible if you approach it correctly. In this video I will provide you several tips on how to ensure Change is...
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Building A More Productive Team
In my travels and work with clients I have found repeatedly that the majority of all teams are not as effective as they could be. In this video I share with you the three most common attributes of...
View ArticleKept In The Dark
Recently my flight between Toronto Ontario and Chicago Illinois was delayed for several hours. The only information we were receiving from attendant at the terminal is that the plane was delayed...
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Are You An Inspirational Leader?
Are you an inspirational leader? We are often asked how to increase engagement between senior leaders and their staff, and we have found repeatedly that leaders who are inspirational are those that...
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New Video: Managing A Multi-Generational Workforce
I recently spoke at a conference geared towards the public service sector on Managing A Multi-Generational Workforce. With Baby-boomers continuing to exit the workforce in droves, the key points of...
View ArticleUpcoming Free Webinar: Engage, Manage and Motivate
Join our upcoming free webinar Engage, Manage and Motivate: How to Improve Team Productivity and Morale on September 23rd at 11:00am EST. This webinar is a must for anyone leading, directing or...
View ArticleWhat Does Engage Mean?
The word Engage itself provides us insight into the objective of ensuring it’s full integration into our relationships, both business and personal. E xtract N oticeable G rowth A nd G ratitude E...
View ArticleTen Ways to Increase Employee Engagement
1. Involve employees in assessing the problem, rather than just informing them of the problem or challenge. 2. Position communications from the employees perspective, always addressing the question...
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Empowerment Starts With More Effective Decisions
I recently conducted several sessions for an international bottling and beverage distributor. The focus of the sessions was to improve upon the leadership tools that were being used by both front line...
View ArticleHow to build your dream team
Curious as to how to build a team that makes your job as a leader much easier? In this video I discuss how to structure an empowered and engaged team. Are there any qualities I missed? © Shawn Casemore...
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The richest vein of ideas is right under your nose
Do you know where the most powerful and cost effective source of best practices exist? Would you be surprised if I told you it was within the four walls of your company? Employees offer a source of...
View ArticleWill your business survive the next 12 months?
Although somewhat tongue and cheek, I was asked during a recent interview to identify the top 5 ways a business could ensure continuous growth. I took a contrarian point of view and instead outlined 5...
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Introduce change AND engage employees
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.com/palto Initiating change in any organization can be a challenge, particularly when the “idea” for the change evolves from “management” and not the employees. I’ve found...
View ArticleWhy focusing on individual performance can hurt you.
This article is as published in the July 2011 newsletter of the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council. Building strong and effective teams is the focus of every successful sports coach. John Wooden...
View ArticleLabor unrest? Time to break out the crayons.
The City of Toronto is preparing for labor unrest according to a recent article in the Globe and Mail (view the article here). The issues appear to be the desire on behalf of the company to make...
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Shawn’s effective leadership model
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View ArticleYour customers first bad experience is their last.
Not enough companies shop their own business to fully experience the level of service (or lack thereof) provided by their staff. Customer retention and business growth is directly related to the...
View ArticleHow would you respond?
I am often asked how to respond to employee concerns to avoid contention. Here are ten typical employee questions and the most appropriate responses: 1. My way. Comment: “This is how we should solve...
View ArticleManaging staff? Why performance reviews don’t work.
Four reasons why annual performance reviews hurt employee morale. 1. Feedback must be constant, not periodic. Remember the last time someone reminded you of something you did several months or even...
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