The Challenges and Benefits of the Multi-Generational WorkplaceGerri King, Ph.D.Imagine a gathering where people speak different languages, come from a variety of cultures, and see the world through diverse lenses. Consider that multi-generatio...
Succession Planning: Not For Family Businesses Only! Gerri King, Ph.D.Succession planning has traditionally been considered the domain of the family within a family business. It is just recently accepted that the rationale for grooming succ...
Strategic Planning Is A Messy Process Gerri King, Ph.D.Strategic Planning connotes an organized, step-by-step effort. It’s true, but it’s also quite messy because it’s a change initiative. In fact, the only reason to have a strategy is to effect...
Does Punishment Really Work? A Case for the Punishment-Free EnvironmentGerri King, Ph.D.What’s Wrong with “Punishment?”• Punishment is usually a short-term solution without long-term, positive effects.• Punishment often models exactly those beha...
The Downside of Merit Pay Gerri King, Ph.D.This is going to counter what most people believe, most organizations do, and most wisdom suggests. But, for the few minutes it takes to read this article, I ask that you suspend what you have been told and ...
Set Up A Mentorship ProgramGerri King, Ph.D.The mentoring partnership is an agreement between two people to share experiences and expertise toward helping with personal and professional growth.What does it take to be a mentor?Mentors need to have the...
Mergers and Acquisitions Why 40%-60% of Them FailGerri King, Ph.D.When mergers and acquisitions fail, the event is often marked by surprise and shock. “The numbers worked, the market seemed ready, and the products were compatible, so what could ...
Success-Avoidance and its Effect on MotivationGerri King, Ph.D.Abraham Maslow suggests that after physiological needs, safety needs must be met in order to achieve at higher levels. I contend that success can be viewed as a threat to safety. Just loo...
Managing Conflict Gerri King, Ph.D.On-going conflict is rarely about the issue being discussed; more often it's about how the conversation is being handled. Within minutes, it's not unusual for someone to say "You're not listening to me" or "You...
Managing Change Gerri King, Ph.D.Life would be more comfortable if clichés helped. "Change is the only constant." "Without change we'd never have progress." "Change should be embraced."If only it were that easy.Scientists talk about the ripple e...
Becoming A Blame-free Organization Gerri King, Ph.D.Removing blame from a company’s environment results in an increase in productivity and collaboration.What’s Wrong with “Blame?”If it works, it’s a short-term solution without positive long-term effe...
Before Downsizing, Talk With EmployeesGerri King, Ph.D.During these difficult times, organizations in both the private and public sectors are desperately trying to find ways to reduce expenses and create budgets that will secure a future. An obvious ...
People are promoted because they’re good at their jobs. Being in a leadership position is a very different job, for which most are not trained. Why they’re not trained is a bit of a mystery. It’s as though colleges and professional schools don’t expe...