The Biggest Mistake Managers Make: Getting Upset When People Don't Do What They're Told
19 nov. 2014 10h01 HE | The Boston Consulting Group
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2014) -  Managers like to control people and processes. And most management approaches are designed to give them more control. But that can...
Managers Can Boost Performance by Giving Others More Power, Boston Consulting Group Suggests
29 sept. 2014 09h15 HE | The Boston Consulting Group
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Sep 29, 2014) - Many managers dole out power very sparingly, believing the total quantity of power is fixed. They may want to revisit that view, as new bases of power are...
Limiting Resources Can Be an Effective Performance Lever for Smart Managers
02 sept. 2014 10h00 HE | The Boston Consulting Group
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Sep 2, 2014) - Savvy managers often hold back on doling out more resources as a reward to employees and teams that have performed well. They recognize that too many...
Smart Managers Don't Punish Failure -- They Reward People Who Flag Problems and Punish Those Who Don't Help Solve Them
16 juil. 2014 08h45 HE | The Boston Consulting Group
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Jul 16, 2014) - Most organizations are risk-averse and good at assigning blame. They reward success and punish failure. But this approach can backfire. People who fear...
Managers Want a Harmonious Organization But That Can Be a Mistake -- Where There's Conflict, There Can Also Be Better Performance and a Happier Workforce
20 mai 2014 09h00 HE | The Boston Consulting Group
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - May 20, 2014) - Managers want organizations to run smoothly. They like to create harmony and stamp out conflict. Sometimes that's a mistake. Conflict can be a sign that...
Transform Small Spaces Into Charming Places
05 mai 2014 17h21 HE | ClosetMaid
MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - May 5, 2014) - (Family Features) In home listings across the country, the word small is often replaced with a far more marketable and appealing word: "charming." But...
To Make Companies More Competitive, Managers Must Focus on Empowering Their Key Workers -- the Ones Who Stir the Strongest Feelings: Both Negative and Positive
30 avr. 2014 09h00 HE | The Boston Consulting Group
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Apr 30, 2014) - Managers who want to make their organizations more agile, competitive, and responsive need to identify and empower the key players who get others to...
To Cope With Complexity, Leaders Must Learn What Employees Actually Do; Usual Management Toolkits Are Likely Counter-Productive, Says New Book by The Boston Consulting Group
07 avr. 2014 08h45 HE | The Boston Consulting Group
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Apr 7, 2014) - When trying to cope with the challenge of complexity, leaders often make a fundamental mistake: they neglect to find out what their people actually do....
Organize Entryways With Decorative Storage
20 mars 2014 13h40 HE | ClosetMaid
MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Mar 20, 2014) - (Family Features) An entryway is the first impression guests have of your home, yet it can quickly become a chaotic mess. Most entryways serve multiple...
When Attempting to Cope With Business Complexity, Managers Make a Fundamental Mistake: They Fail to Find Out What Their People Actually Do
18 mars 2014 09h01 HE | The Boston Consulting Group
BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Mar 18, 2014) - Managers make a fundamental mistake when trying to conquer complex business challenges: They don't find out what their people actually do. Instead,...