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Comment on Does Diversity in the Workplace Really Work? by Edie

Edie — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:56:21 +0000

"We do open our workplace to the best available talent when we remove barriers based on age, race, gender, physical disability, religion, and so on."

Absolutely! These barriers inhibit those within the environment increasing deficient communication, disintegrating teamwork, and emotional strife within the workforce.

Comment on Change Management-An Introduction by Change Management- Part Two | Manager Musings

Change Management- Part Two | Manager Musings — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:10:37 +0000

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Comment on Change Management-An Introduction by Larry Poyner

Larry Poyner — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:48:14 +0000

I would suggest that when recruiting change agents, the search begin by looking for consummate visionaries. Individuals who believe in the organizations ability to succeed and can envision the future that others have not yet seen. These individuals will have demonstrated commitment to leadership roles on behalf of their departments, whether a 'titled' manager or not. They will have a proven track record for making things happen within their areas of expertise. One must also be open to recruiting those that have the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and who may hold an approach and perspectives that differ from your own.

Additionally, executives should look for persons with a track record for taking bold action and willingness to accept the consequences. These people will understand that resistance accompanies any change initiative and that they will take the brunt of it if things go wrong-and that might include their own employment. However, that would not stop them from stepping up to the challenge....

Comment on Change Management-An Introduction by Joe Batie

Joe Batie — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:19:29 +0000

When initiating change from the Exective Management level, what techniques do you recomend to ‘recruit’ additional change agents from your management team?

Comment on Mr. Happypants Gets Fired! by Cindy P.

Cindy P. — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:54:53 +0000

This was hysterical! Very well written! Kudos!

Comment on Rumor at Work? by Tom Robertson

Tom Robertson — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:58:43 +0000

Nice piece.

Comment on MacArthur’s 17 Questions by Linda

Linda — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:15:38 +0000

WOW...what a wonderful comment from your son. I too am enjoying your articles. Keep em coming

I am going to print out these questions and review them from time to time just as a reminder of how to be a better leader.

Comment on Is the Religion of Secular Humanism the Only Safe Religion to Have in the Workplace? by Linda

Linda — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:10:21 +0000

Great article. It seems in the workplace today we have to check our faith at the door and put on the hat of PC. Sometimes this is hard to accept if ones faith is of great importance to them. I would love to talk about God in the workplace without fear of repercussions or fear my comments would be misinterpreted.

Comment on Political Correctness Takes a Dive? by Larry Poyner

Larry Poyner — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:00:59 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Derek. I look forward to checking out your site soon at http://www.hopeisnotaplan.net/

Comment on Political Correctness Takes a Dive? by Derek

Derek — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:32:56 +0000

PC is horrible. I am glad that there is, what seems, the slow start of a corporate reversal. Thank god.