Category: Organizational Diagnosis and Action Plan
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Time management and effective meetings
The story goes that after 25 years leading the same parish, Father Miller decided to say goodbye at a dinner organized by his community. Given the importance of the event, a prominent politician and member of the group was asked to give a short speech befitting the occasion, but he arrived late to the gathering…
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Company Doctors
If you feel unwell, it's logical and normal to visit your doctor for an examination, diagnosis, and treatment plan to restore your health. Some companies do the same for their organizational health, but not all are willing to listen to the diagnosis and follow through…
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CSR: a phenomenon that is here to stay
Corporate Social Responsibility (often known by its acronym CSR) is one of the hottest topics in communication and a phenomenon that is increasingly taking hold in today's organizations… is it here to stay? Although “International Earth Day” is celebrated on April 22nd, a well-known chain…
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What comes first: the chicken or the egg? Work environment and performance/retention
As is widely known, the cost of replacing an employee is estimated at 2.5 times their salary at the time of departure. These costs are typically associated with: decreased performance in that job, lower morale among peers and teammates in soft skills; and recruitment and other expenses.
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Organizational Climate – How to know if a storm is approaching
If someone in your office asked you, “What’s the weather like outside?”, you’d probably look out the window to see if it’s cloudy or sunny, observe the trees and signs to determine how strong the wind is, and see how most people are dressed to decide if it’s hot. You might even…
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How to Improve Performance or the Parable of Felix the Flying Frog
Once upon a time, there was a man named José who had a pet frog named Félix. José lived a modest but comfortable life, supported by his salary as an employee of a major supermarket chain. Even so, he had always dreamed of being rich… “Félix!” he said one day, filled with a sudden inspiration, “let’s…”