The Employee speaks: I suppose I have myself to blame. I was warned by a few good people that coming into your company would be the quickest route to career sabotage. Nevertheless, I tried to analyse their experiences and justify my decision. […]
Why Commitment Would ALWAYS Matter
Don’t yawn. I know that organisational commitment is often overlooked in the plethora of management-related themes because it is considered passé or simplistic. More ‘important’ themes such as employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, culture and leadership tend to dominate serious discussions. In fact, […]
As 2013 Winds Down…
We should all take stock of our progress during the year. At work and in our personal lives, we should be grateful for both our successes and our disappointments. This is because our ‘failures’ are just as important as our feats of […]
Overcoming Our Phobia Of Formal Writing
This article tackles the ‘Goliath’ of all communications woes — the absolute dread of formal writing. As one of the most useful posts published on the blog, it contains tips for writing to different parties in a professional capacity. Free samples provided include emails and memos for CEOs, staff, and top government officials. Although templates are provided for general use, kindly attribute the article in its entirety to Lucille Ossai.
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Trust At The Workplace – How To Get It AND Keep It
This crucial organisational theme is tackled in this article, and the two ‘pillars’ of trust are unveiled. Sound advice is also given about cultivating trust and sustaining it for better organisational effectiveness.
Feedback – The Most Important Facet In Communications
Revealed in this article is the importance of timely and factual feedback to the organisation and the employees. Two undesirable categories of professionals who do not give feedback, are revealed. If you’re desirous of career advancement, ensure you’re not a members of either group.