Training Doyens

Many organizations these days offer internship programs to provide students with some great learning experiences. Sure they are quite helpful for the students who can develop their skills and prepare themselves for the future but unfortunately, many organizations fail to see the value a successful internship program can create for the company. Many of them recruit interns as reduced-cost labor for taking care of the time-consuming and mundane tasks, without helping them  develop their skills and knowledge . A successful internship program requires a good deal of efforts from both the interns and the company. With right techniques, the companies not only can help the interns develop their skillset but can also get valuable project support and build talent pipelines for the future. Internship programs also help employees of the organization develop their mentoring skills. A successful internship program essentially creates a win-win situation for all. In fact, such programs can b...

Keeping the teams on target  is one of the most essential skills to succeed in business. However, it is also something a lot of companies struggle with. There are many reasons why teams fail to reach their goal such as the employees get distracted, lose focus, have too many responsibilities, become unproductive and more. And, when the team is not on target, it leads to missed deadlines, customer dissatisfaction and disengaged workforce. The stress and deterioration in the work atmosphere that come along only contribute to business failure. Keeping a team focussed and on target is crucial and needs to be taken care of. Employers often feel that all their employees are doing is showing up in the office just for the paychecks. However, the good news is that managers and leaders can turn them around to align them with the company’s vision and mission. When the employees believe in and like what they do, their motivation maximizes and they give their best. Here are a few simple ...

10 Questions to Ask Yourself to Reignite Your Motivation

     Effective Feedback Employees always expect feedback for their performances and as a manager or leader it’s your responsibility to provide them with effective feedback. Be it an individual employee or a team, feedback plays a crucial role in  motivating and engaging your workforce . Letting your employees know how well they are doing or where they need improvement can go a long way in building an efficient workforce. However, feedbacks can sometimes have negative impact and not all managers know the technique of providing effective feedback that can truly help employees develop. Here are some important tips to make your feedback effective.  1.  Be Specific and On Purpose Focus on specific issues and points while giving feedback and avoid being generic. Also provide actionable and meaningful suggestions. Be honest about your opinions without worrying about the response. Also, your feedback should be timely. You won’t be able to drive improvem...

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