Views and reflections
Our latest thoughts on team resiliense, appreciation, belonging, group dynamics, etc. Or in short – our views on Kudos!
- The Employee in focus – what does it mean?
If you work in HR, it is not impossible that one of the focus areas you should pursue is “The Employee”. But how is this to be done? Our new AI buddies tell us: “Focusing on The Employee means that the organization prioritizes creating a culture where all employees are encouraged to take responsibility, be… Read more: The Employee in focus – what does it mean? - How I’m developing instead of being phased out
I’ll admit, I’ve never really been really good at one of the things I love most 🏒 : playing hockey. A little too slow, a little too weak, often too unsure of myself. Despite that, I’ve kept going, and believe it or not, I’m constantly evolving. A few weeks ago, I was told – “It’s… Read more: How I’m developing instead of being phased out - “I’m not very good at expressing emotions…”
I’m sure you’ve heard that from time to time. Or maybe you even think that way about yourself? But keep in mind that you can get better. Your whole team can be better! Now that more and more organizations are starting to strengthen the team spirit with the help of Qdos2U, I can see how… Read more: “I’m not very good at expressing emotions…” - When PostIT is not enough…
Do you remember that amazing exercise you did at the management group days a few years ago? You talked about collaboration and culture and were going to have a team exercise. You wrote down the most positive traits with your closest colleagues at PostIT’s and shared them with them. What a feeling it gave! Joy,… Read more: When PostIT is not enough… - Why even those with the most committed management teams don’t reach their employees on a personal level
I had the privilege of discussing with an old colleague who is on the management of a growing company. They value their corporate culture highly and I was impressed by their dedication and how they continuously work to highlight their employees. They showed me how they use different channels to show appreciation, and the channels… Read more: Why even those with the most committed management teams don’t reach their employees on a personal level - Today is Employee Appreciation Day!
(…and tomorrow. And yesterday. And the day before that…) When I took a more structured interest in exploring how appreciation impacts the wellbeing and productivity of an organisation, I noted the phenomena “Employee Appreciation Day”. So many tips on how you as an employer or manager could act on this particular day to make your… Read more: Today is Employee Appreciation Day! - Who shows the boss personal appreciation?
There are shelves of leadership literature that points out the importance of you as a manager praising your employees and showing them appreciation. In Europe, it is even slightly more important than that we get appreciation from the boss, in the US it is slightly more important than that we get appreciation from the boss,… Read more: Who shows the boss personal appreciation? - Can prejudice be a good thing? Yes, indeed!
If we go back to the underlying meaning, to “judge in advance”, it can only be both a positive and a negative judgment. Before every situation or interaction, we have a “prejudice” about how this particular situation will play out. We often talk about prejudices around people we don’t really know, but I think we… Read more: Can prejudice be a good thing? Yes, indeed! - Better business results don’t have to be so complicated!
This time I deliberately choose not to publish the source, but I read an article that makes me very depressed. Several studies are cited and you can read that: Organizations with sophisticated appreciation and recognition programs are 12 times more likely to have strong business results When companies spend 1% or more of their payroll on recognition,… Read more: Better business results don’t have to be so complicated! - We should have more farewells at work!
Something that is striking when I talk to people about Qdos2U is that so many say “That’s so heartwarming, I experienced it when I left [any label]. You felt so appreciated and liked.” And yes, of course it’s great to hear from your colleagues why you’re liked and what it is you do to make… Read more: We should have more farewells at work! - Can you build relations by reading minds? If you can, this video is NOT for you.
We know that good relations are crucial for a team to be really successful. Like it or not, you have a relation with every person in your team. It can be a good one, perhaps it’s a bad one. This is about how you feel and you are basing the feeling on something.For some reason,… Read more: Can you build relations by reading minds? If you can, this video is NOT for you. - How to get a group to stick together and be successful 🏆 for decades
Exactly 20 years ago, I stepped into a sweat-scented locker room at Farsta IP. A few days earlier, on New Year’s Eve, I had met Johan Kjerr and we had talked a little hockey 🏒 . “But hey,” he said, “I’m playing with a nice gang in Farsta. Come down on Thursday and try it… Read more: How to get a group to stick together and be successful 🏆 for decades - Why do many organizations fail with cultural change and introduction of positive appreciation?
The short answer is too little positive reinforcement to the people who engage, but also that we give positive reinforcement to the one who DON’T engage! We put more and more effort in caring for our employees, and we have realized it’s not about after work parties, conferences or cozy chairs in strange colors that… Read more: Why do many organizations fail with cultural change and introduction of positive appreciation? - The new year’s party is more fun when everyone contributes
A few days into the new year, take a minute and look back. Were you at a big new year’s party? Was it fun? I’m sure it was. Unfortunately, we can’t take it for granted that all parties are fun. A nightmare for the host – so much effort has been put into the preparations,… Read more: The new year’s party is more fun when everyone contributes - Is the grass really greener on the other side of the fence?
I was in a discussion with a friend in the recruitment industry earlier this week, and he told me how the job market is changing. Fewer and fewer people are responding to job postings. This is partly due to an uncertain economy – it can be nice to sit still in the boat – at… Read more: Is the grass really greener on the other side of the fence? - Rebuilding the social capital – our view
Rebuilding the social capital in your organisation – it doesn’t have to be complex… After reading the McKinsey article Network effects: How to rebuild social capital and improve corporate performance, I felt like I had to make a short summary of my own… In my oppinion, you don’t have to make it to complicated when… Read more: Rebuilding the social capital – our view - How do we work to create a culture where we appreciate each other?
Appreciation – profitable but neglected Do you think a group with a sense of community performs better? That a group where employees are engaged and feel appreciated is more productive (like 20%) and less likely (also like 20%) to resign so you have to reimburse them with all the costs involved. If not, you can… Read more: How do we work to create a culture where we appreciate each other? - Triple jump towards a tighter team
Jonathan Edwards has made an incredible jump of 18,29 meters. That is longer that a full-size American flatbed trailer! Back in 1995, during the world athletic championships in Gothenburg, he was in the final of the Tripple jump and showed the world how to master the discipline. A triple jump consists of three parts, the… Read more: Triple jump towards a tighter team - Best of Hockey
A hockey team in Stockholm asked to use Qdos2U to futher strengthen the group, and to share appreciation between all involved in the team. Great outcome, and here is a selection of the best of the best – what Kudos did the different players and leaders got to hear? Translations: “With wisdom on the field… Read more: Best of Hockey
