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Conflict 101™ - The Fight Response
It’s pretty obvious…yelling doesn’t help promote a respectful workplace or help make people feel included. It’s the same thing when dealing with conflict. Relationships get damaged, productivity dramatically decreases - people just shut down.
Conflict 101™ - The Flight Response
When we encounter conflict with co-workers, many times we get stressed out and we go into flight mode. But here’s the rub. If I don’t act, the problem won’t go away, it will affect my work, the productivity of other team members and a whole lot more.
Conflict 101™ - The Freeze Response
It’s not uncommon for people to simply “freeze up” when another person tries to steamroll the situation. Yet, moments later we want to kick ourselves because we now know what we should have said--only it’s too late.
Courage 2 Coach™ - Coaching to Motivate
When you've got one of those "problem child" situations, coaching's always the best option. It's best to use the same process. "This is the situation and this is what I expect." This video helps reinforce the way to coach and motivate.
Courage 2 Coach™ - Coaching to Specific Issues
Attitude problem. How do we deal with someone who's going 100 miles an hour in the right direction, doing a good job, while royally ticking off co-workers or customers in the process? Coaching of course! Here's a powerful short video on making the most of motivating a good employee.
Create a Probe from a Job Task (Interviewing Tip)
Interviewee is asked to describe a time when they were able to get another person committed to an important work goal. This video shows an example of an interview question and candidate response to prompt probing question.
FMLA - Informing Employees of Their Rights & Policies
As a manager, you've got several responsibilities when it comes to the FMLA. Things like making sure your people understand their rights and responsibilities under the law; making sure they understand your organization's policies - just to name a few.
FMLA - Key Actions to Stay in Compliance
Key actions discussed: Call your HR department whenever employees are out for 4 days or more, or whenever a potential FMLA issue arises. Make absolutely sure that your employees understand their rights and responsibilities under the law, by making sure they are in contact with HR. Always be fair and compassionate.
FMLA - Reduced Schedules & Leaves
One of the biggest issues that managers struggle with is the requirement to give reduced schedules or intermittent leave, especially in the case of chronic conditions, and how that may relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA. A serious health condition or disability may require an employee to work a reduced schedule.
FMLA - Returning to Work
As tempting as it may be, when an employee is on an FMLA leave, you can't demand that he or she come back to work; even if you offer to make a reasonable accommodation, like a flexible schedule or assignment to light duty work.
FMLA - What Qualifies for FMLA Leave?
You should not be the one to make a final determination on whether or not something is a "serious health condition." That should always be left to your HR department. However, you do need to have at least a working knowledge of what qualifies as a "serious health condition" and all the other reasons an employee's time off can be designated as an FMLA leave.
Follow a Verbal or Non-Verbal Lead (Interviewing Tips)
Explanation of the probing strategy of following a verbal or non-verbal lead.
Insight: Build on Strengths (Not Fixing Weaknesses)
The notion that to become a great leader one must build strengths rather than fix weaknesses.
Insight: Combinations of Strengths Produce Exponential Results
The notion that it is a combination of strengths that produces results and leads to extraordinary leadership
Insight: Five Clusters of Strengths That Really Matter
The perspective that all leadership competencies are not equal; there are five key strengths that matter most
Insight: The Fastest Way Isn't Always a Straight Line
The perspective that leadership skills do not have to be developed in a linear fashion
Not About Bad to Good, But Good to Great!
The notion that to become a great leader one must focus not on going from bad to good,but from good to great.
Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow™: Accept Your New Role
This video scenario presents a realistic scenario for getting to the basics of new leaders - supervisors/managers. It shows a misunderstanding between a new supervisor and a subordinate employee - and how to effectively address issues that pop up in an effective and respectful way.
Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow™: Communicate
This video provides an example on how to properly and appropriately communicate sensitive information (like layoffs or organizational changes) that impact a work team.
Peer Today, Boss Tomorrow™: Set Clear Boundaries
This video provides a powerful example of how new managers/supervisors can learn to effectively dismiss rumors and communicating a no favoritism policy - easing fears and issues across your team or group. Learning to set clear boundaries for staff and employees is key to a new leader's transition.