This week business news was buzzing about Yahoo! CEO, Marissa Mayer, and her announcement that Yahoo! would no longer allow employees to work from home. Opinions on the matter swing from one end of the spectrum to the other. We invited Jossey-Bass authors to share their thoughts. We welcome you to share yours, too!
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As we round the corner to 2013, many of us step back and ponder our process. Are we spending money where we should? Are we too meeting-centric? And how do we look next to the competition? Self-reflection is pertinent to shaping your business, but it’s also important to reflect upon others. This week’s news roundup…
admin by December 3, 2012
In his book Who’s in the Room? author Bob Frisch, provides a unique perspective to the myth that that a senior management team makes a company’s critical decisions and suggests that most critical decisions are made by the boss and a small group of confidants. He argues that the solution lies not in addressing behaviors,
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Gifting and holiday office parties are upon us! Giving gifts at work can be a precarious business, especially when you don’t know the person you’re responsible for according the Secret Santa drawing. Here are some tips on not only gifting, but how you can take the holidays to think about your business and how it…
So many times we are asked to think “outside of the box” when it comes to strategy and execution. However there are times when the best thing to do is keep things simple and focus on what works. For this week’s roundup, we feature a series of articles and blog posts on when it’s great…
admin by November 2, 2012
Tipping Sacred Cows, a forthcoming business book available for pre-order now, uses the latest scientific research in behavioral economics, neuroscience, and psychology to reveal how to overcome the dangerous behaviors that masquerade as virtues at work.
You’ll want to read this book to get the research and tips you need to stop your team — and yourself…
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admin by October 17, 2012
To raise awareness of the importance of conflict resolution and mediation in the workplace, the ABA’s Section of Dispute has deemed this week Conflict Resolution Week, and the Association of Conflict Resolution is celebrating Conflict Resolution Day today, Thursday, October 18, 2012. In honor of these occasions we wanted to highlight our Jossey-Bass offerings in conflict resolution.…
At the outset of your journey to create a great workplace, it is important to keep remembering that building a culture is less about what you do, and more about how you do it. Continually strive to improve the process by which you communicate, train people, or pay people, for instance. The things you are already doing…
admin by February 11, 2012
Micromanagement usually refers to inappropriately close observation and control of a subordinate’s work by a manager. This interpretation derives chiefly from the prefix micro, which means “small” in Greek. In this context, small refers to overemphasis on the little details of employees’ work, by implication at the expense of the bigger picture. Micromanagers simply have…
