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Why Moving from Employee Engagement to Organizational Alignment Will Increase Performance
Brief Use data from employee surveys to figure out how to move beyond engagement to a broader organizational unity, writes Art Johnson. "When the top managers lead, communicate, and create in accordance with a shared mission and vision, the destructive conflict lower...
The Six Love Languages That Will Make your Team Great
Brief People will be more engaged and motivated when you discover their "love languages," writes Lolly Daskal, such as time with the boss, compensation that makes them feel valued and advancement opportunities. "Work to discover the language of your team members, and...
7 Ways Construction Can Leverage the Power of Big Data
Brief industry, but data management poses a challenge, writes Bill Vellante of Infor. Vellante reviews seven steps toward better management, beginning with leveraging technology that quickly sorts through data and identifies items for immediate action. Insight...
Emerging Robotics Technology May Lead to Better Buildings in Less time
Brief Researchers at Purdue University are testing a robotic system with an end effector that lets construction materials be placed and fastened in the same operation with the same arm. The system relies on computer vision algorithms to detect building elements and...
How Smart Buildings Combat Health Concerns
Brief Sensors, advanced filtration technology and preventive maintenance can help buildings address health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, Tim King and Ray Mans write. Sensors and analytics can be used to monitor building occupancy, provide contact...
Better Video Presentations: Own the Virtual Room in Your Next Presentation
Brief Practice and preparation still apply with video-based presentations, but there are added considerations in terms of understanding the technology, having help with interactive features and knowing that things sometimes go wrong, writes Stephanie Scotti. "Use all...
It’s Time to Rise to the Standard You Set for Yourself
Brief Leaders must constantly check that what they do is aligned with their declared values, then help others do the same, writes Kristin Hendrix, who shares her story and offers a framework. "Internal check-ins, and ones with our support network, can help us in...
How many dams can be built on a river?
Have you ever asked yourself “Why are dams built?” Beavers build dams to form a beaver lodge to live in and protect themselves against predators.Similar to beavers, we, humans, have also been building dams. But unlike beavers, we build them to harness the power of...
Why Ggreat Leaders Speak Last
Brief Leaders can encourage better meeting participation and idea exploration by saying less and asking better questions, writes BTS Associate Director Luba Koziy. "There's certainly a place for adding ideas and information yourself, but leaders are best positioned to...