What's Stopping You From Getting Your Next, Good Job?Written by Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.
Do You Have "Excuse-itis" When Looking for a Job? How many times have you done or heard someon else say: "I don't have time, I don't have money, I don't have my family behind me, and on and on"? This excuse-itis is worse than pro- crastination. Procrastination implies that you will eventually get something done. Excuses, however, are just little fears in disguise. It is hard to approach employers and ask for a job. The big fear comes out of little one, which is REJECTION. So, it is easier to complain, tell others that there are no jobs, stay at home doing chores, and fill in time that could be spent contacting others about jobs.
| | Why Is Teamwork Training Important?Written by CMOE Development Team
“When teamwork kicks in, nobody can beat you.” - Don Shula, Head Coach, Miami Dolphins
- Only NFL team to attain a perfect 17-0 season
Whether it’s two people, a department, or an organization, teams are means by which great things get done. Unfortunately, not all work groups exhibit teamwork. So, how can our groups develop that sense of community and cohesiveness, or what was Don Shula’s secret? When and how does teamwork kick in? The key is effective teamwork training. Our research and experience point to a need for managers to be both willing and able to build and maintain high performing teams. One key to regaining our competitiveness will be how successful managers are in creating climate for teamwork to grow and develop. We believe it doesn’t just happen by accident. Teams work at building spirit and commitment. They talk about how they are doing. They are willing to invest time and money to protect and enhance basic team fabric and integrity. In a team, people care about each other and are concerned about how their actions and attitudes affect each other. Managers report that they spend from fifty to ninety percent of their efforts on managing individuals. Yes, most managers have little or no knowledge of group dynamics. With CMOE’s teamwork training programs, you will discover inner dimensions and facets of how groups become teams and how group dynamics can be managed. Observing groups at work adds clarity to very subtle and often subliminal concept of teamwork. It is not magic and there is no secret; it can be explained and put into practice by any manager.
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