Read, watch, or both: the following is a transcript of the above video. As technology accelerates, many producers are embracing smart manufacturing. As enthusiastic as you might be about implementing the new technology, not everyone will feel the same way. Involved in the process will be people such as continuous improvement coordinators, engineering staff, or […]
Category: Communication
Confronting Body Odor Issues
Read, watch, or both: the following is a transcript of the above video. Personal hygiene and body odor is a sensitive subject. Most leaders tend to feel anxious when they have to confront an employee about this. How to confidently address hygiene in the workplace. First of all, let’s agree that body odor and personal hygiene can be embarrassing to talk about. However, most people with personal hygiene issues are […]
Personalities & Change Resistance
Read, watch, or both: the following is a transcript of the video above. Many leaders wonder why change initiatives take twice as long as they should. The answer might be simpler than you think. A large part depends on personality styles. Many managers and some supervisors are “drivers” — they have a dominant personality […]
Dealing With Accusations
Read, watch, or both: the following is a transcription of the video above. If you’re a front line supervisor or manager, occasionally someone’s going to make some allegations that might turn out to be totally false and inaccurate. How should you, as a leader, respond when somebody levels an accusation about you? First, let’s […]
Managing Insubordination
Watch, read, or both: the following is a transcription of the video above. Dealing with insubordination is something that you might run into as a front line supervisor, manager, or even as an executive. We’re going to look at what insubordination is, and what you should do about it when you encounter it. Insubordination […]