by Jamie Notter | Apr 7, 2014 | Learning, Managing People
There is none. Sorry to disappoint you, but I think it’s time we admitted the truth here. There is no “correct” organizational structure. Deep down, we crave that right answer, that perfect solution to the problem of structure. Should marketing...
by Jamie Notter | Mar 31, 2014 | Generational Diversity
Every 20 years or so, we get all flustered as a new generation enters the workforce. A few years ago (and continuing today) that was the Millennials, and back in the late 80s and early 90s it was Generation X. When that happens, the topic of generational differences...
by Jamie Notter | Mar 28, 2014 | Books and Reading, Humanize, Leadership
The third of the four human elements we discuss in Humanize is “Generative.” This has always been the one people are initially least clear about, as generative is not a commonly used word (in any context, let alone the business context). The short...
by Jamie Notter | Mar 27, 2014 | Humanize, Leadership
I spoke to a CEO this week who intentionally focuses the culture of his small organization around authenticity. He said people shouldn’t have to be a different person at work compared to how they are at home, or when engaged in their hobbies. And he backs that...
by Jamie Notter | Mar 25, 2014 | Conflict
I’m delivering a webinar for a client tomorrow on conflict resolution, and the title above is the first of my six tips that I will be delivering. This tip wasn’t in the session originally, but I added it, realizing that sometimes we need to be reminded of...