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Managing People

Balancing Rewards and Behaviors: A Case Study

March 28, 2018June 29, 2026 rjbinney

Remember that obnoxious Comcast call? It probably wasn’t the employees fault – he was just doing what offered him the most reward (or least pain).

A case study, based on what I learned from George Carlin records. Continue reading Balancing Rewards and Behaviors: A Case Study

Faffing About, Managing People

Everything I Need to Know I Learned from George Carlin

March 27, 2018June 29, 2026 rjbinney

Would you take business advice from this man? I did!

And here’s what I learned about motivating – and demotivating – employees. Continue reading Everything I Need to Know I Learned from George Carlin

Managing People, Managing Problems

Seeking Balance with ‘People Problems’

December 30, 2016June 29, 2026 rjbinney

People don’t “cause” problems because they want to – it’s generally because the culture not only allows it, but encourages it!

Here are some questions to consider to see if your performance environment is out of balance. Part 3 of 3. Continue reading Seeking Balance with ‘People Problems’

Managing People, Managing Problems

Good Investigators Don’t Search for the Who

December 18, 2016June 29, 2026 rjbinney

Even high-profile investigations get knocked off course when they pursue WHO to blame, rather than the underlying causes behind WHY it occurred.

In this post, the first of three, I discuss the hazards with chasing the Who and not the Why. Continue reading Good Investigators Don’t Search for the Who

Managing (and Leading) Change

How to Make Your Change Effort Fail

November 17, 2016June 29, 2026 rjbinney

Before any Change Management can begin, organizations must feel the need for change.

Here is a cautionary tale of a client who did nearly everything wrong, and still felt no need to act. Continue reading How to Make Your Change Effort Fail

Managing Process

There’s Something About Measures

September 12, 2016June 29, 2026 rjbinney

When metrics are used wisely, they can be effective tools for managing and improving processes. When they are used as weapons, or just improperly handled, they can be dangerous.

Some things to consider to keep yourself in the ‘wise’ column.

Continue reading There’s Something About Measures

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