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3 Problems with Your Open Door Policy and What To Do Instead

by David Dye | Nov 19, 2018 | By David Dye, Communication, Employee Engagement & Energy, FOSU: Fear of Speaking Up, Winning Well | 0 comments

An open door policy doesn’t get you what you need to lead. The intent behind your open door policy is good: a door that is figuratively always open to encourage transparency, open lines of communication, a standing invitation for your employees to bring you issues...

6 Simple Techniques to Help Your Employees See the Big Picture

by Karin Hurt | Oct 26, 2015 | By Karin Hurt, Communication | 2 comments

Help Your Team See the Bigger Picture to Contribute Better Ideas and Feel More Connected Most of the time when executives tell me their team is “not strategic,” the real challenge is they just don’t have enough information to see the bigger picture....

How to Help Managers Become More Strategic

by Karin Hurt | Sep 15, 2014 | Authenticity & Transparency, By Karin Hurt, Career & Learning, Employee Engagement & Energy | 12 comments

Are you looking to help your team be more strategic? Are you frustrated because they just don’t get it? You’re not alone. The good news, is it’s a skill that can be taught and nurtured. Chances are most folks have a larger capacity for strategic...