http://www.allagi.ie Transforming Organisational Performance through Highly Effective Teams Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:13:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This group has been created for Irish-based professionals involved in organisation development and change. Its purpose is to enable us to make contact, exchange views and discuss common issues and interests. As a group member you can start or comment on a discussion, post jobs and network with other members. In time ... http://www.allagi.ie/blog/allagi/ireland-based-od-professionals-join-our-linkedin-group/ Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch? This year's CIPD Ireland conference is being offered as a free event to CIPD members. CIPD Ireland says that the conference "is designed around interlinking themes that reflect the current key issues of concern across all sectors of the economy". Speakers will ... http://www.allagi.ie/blog/allagi/cipd-ireland-conference-2009-free/ Ideally something to do with your team's development, but we'll try to answer all questions as best we can. Simply post a comment with your question and we'll get back to you. http://www.allagi.ie/blog/ask-a-question/something-on-your-mind/ Well after a lengthy break from posting I feel compelled to discuss last night's Apprentice on BBC one. What amazes me each week - although maybe I should no longer be amazed by this - is that the team that wins does so by just being a little less useless ... http://www.allagi.ie/blog/team-development/teambuilding-tips-from-the-apprentice/ We are currently exploring the subject of stress at work and have compiled a brief survey to assess how stressed people feel and how they feel they could reduce their stress levels. The survey can be completed in about two minutes, and results will be compiled anonymously and broadcast on ... http://www.allagi.ie/blog/allagi/stress-at-work-complete-our-survey/ Employee engagement is one of the HR buzzwords these days, and I often wonder how do organisations measure their employees' level of engagement, or commitment, to the organisation? There are of course many formal methods of measuring engagement and you could spend much time and effort conducting focus groups, surveys, ... http://www.allagi.ie/blog/employee-engagement/how-do-you-recognise-employee-engagement/ When we address the issue of conflict in teambuilding sessions, people often tell me that there is no conflict in their team or organisation. I rarely believe them. Conflict almost always exists in one shape or form. Conflict can be very obvious, manifesting in arguments or open antagonism, but it can ... http://www.allagi.ie/blog/team-development/how-can-you-recognise-conflict-in-your-team/ There is something about the word teambuilding that conjures up images of everyone getting along famously and there being great harmony in the ranks. It is of course important that people get on and can rely on one another, yet it is equally important that teams can work through conflict ... http://www.allagi.ie/blog/team-development/conflict-in-teams-is-conducive-to-good-relationships/ Now let's say right up front that we do not condone inappropriate workplace behaviour in any way, so take it easy and don't misinterpret this headline! One of the characteristics of high performing teams is that they have great relationships and they recognise and reward one another, so what better day to ... http://www.allagi.ie/blog/team-development/what-do-new-years-resolutions-and-company-goals-and-objectives-have-in-common/ I've recently asked lots of people whether they've made any New Year's resolutions and, to my surprise, the majority have said no. The conversation tends to go like this: Me: Why not? Them: Because I have given up making them Me: Why? Them: Because I never stick to them Me: Why? (my vocabulary is limited) Them: ... http://www.allagi.ie/blog/performance-management/what-do-new-years-resolutions-and-company-goals-and-objectives-have-in-common-2/