Author name: margaux

Vision Statements

Successful Brand U organizations develop a shared vision that reflects stakeholder values. Every Brand U organization has a vision that’s distilled into a statement of where the organization, business unit, plant, department, team or even individual Brand U’s want to go. The vision statement presents a clear future with doable and probable outcomes. The vision […]

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Warning Signals of Employees Leaving

  “Why am I doing this?” “Too many meetings.” “We don’t have time for this stuff.” “We have no help.” “This stuff isn’t relevant.” “They’re not walking the talk!” “This stuff is …” “This sucks.” “Why am I doing this again?” “This stuff isn’t working.” “They’re acting like a cult.” “My boss is a moron.”

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Teaming Advantages and Disadvantages

Brand U teaming is taking over business. In more organizations, empowerment and teaming are evolving into workplace religions. You can’t escape empowerment, which may involve self-managed teams, work accountability, or group problem solving. Often, your ability to work as part of a group is a condition of employment. But, teaming can have a dark side.

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