by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010
Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels.
Profiles International develops employee assessments and talent management solutions to improve employee and manager performance and workforce productivity.
Clients of Profiles International gain a competitive advantage by understanding their people at the deepest levels. This includes how they think, natural tendencies, [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 21, 2009
In this clip from The Office, Michael is jealous that Phyllis has taken the role of Santa Claus at the Christmas party. In order to fill his need for attention and importance, Michael haphazardly decides to play the role of Jesus instead. Not only does he create tension and discomfort in the office, but he [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 17, 2009
Just because people are similar does not mean that they will work well together.
The next aspect is to identify the employees that, when combined, would make an effective team. You wouldn’t randomly mix two ingredients together and hope that the end result was edible, and the same is true for building teams. The concept of [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 8, 2009
Team building is a multi-faceted concept that requires managerial nurturing for proper development.
Employees who are given constant communication from their managers or leaders feel engaged, and they will produce at higher levels than employees who receive little or no communication. Teams that receive constant communication from their leaders will be able to function more efficiently [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 8, 2009
Detailed job descriptions are the framework for team interaction and function.
Once team members have been appropriately assigned their roles, the next step for managers is communication. A house isn’t complete without walls and a roof, and team building isn’t complete without job descriptions and constant communication from the leader. Detailed job descriptions are the framework [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 8, 2009
Too often managers assume that a team should work a particular way without checking the facts.
Most businesses are aware of the importance of team building, but few know how to use it in a way that keeps productivity high and conflict low. Too often managers assume that a team should work a particular way without [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 7, 2009
Now that the three main elements have been assessed and understood, the business leader can take calculated steps to ensure that the work culture remains oriented around team-building. The information provided by the assessments enables business leaders to gain insight into all of the working parts of the overall picture. This knowledge can be applied [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 7, 2009
By assessing each of your leaders, you can identify the top-performing leaders as well as the lesser-performing leaders.
Leaders are responsible for laying the framework of the work culture. Their behaviors and attitudes shape the work culture and provide a structure for further growth and development. By assessing each of your leaders, you can identify the [...]
by Megan Bullard on December 7, 2009
Engaged employees are excited and enthusiastic about their jobs. They resist distractions, tend to forget about time and routinely produce significantly more than the job requires. They enjoy searching for ways to improve circumstances and volunteer for difficult assignments. Finally, they also encourage others to higher levels of performance. This encouragement is the foundation of [...]