the walking dead in a business environment
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The Walking Dead
in a Business Environment
The Walking Dead in a Business EnvironmentIntroduction
• Unfortunately we start seeing the signs:– The energy around your
workplace is decreasing.– The employees begin to seem
less motivated and productive.– There seem to be a lot of people
complaining, even about small things.
• Be careful, zombie-like behavior can be infectious and it can be spread throughout company.
The Walking Dead in a Business EnvironmentImportant
• As a leader or a member of a team, we need to make sure our coworkers aren’t just on auto-pilot, but instead engaged, energized and motivated, using creative and discerning thinking and not just coasting from day to day.
• Negative behavior can destroy the momentum and productivity of an organization.
• Unless we take serious “anti-lethargic” action, the zombie-like behavior can spread among everyone.
The Walking Dead in a Business EnvironmentWalking Dead Employees – Main Characteristics
DemotivationTiredness – fatigue - lethargy
Change of moodA constant change employee’s attitudes
Lack of Initiative/ParticipationEmployees seem to no longer be eager to
complete tasks or a projects
AbsenteeismAn increase in absences among employees
ComplaintsDissatisfied employees
(very infectious and damaging to employee spirit)
The Walking Dead in a Business EnvironmentWalking Dead Company – Main Features
Arbitrary rules – Unfair procedures
High pressure environment leading to rapid or eventual burnout
Manipulation and Machine-like System(s)
Management distrusts you and others.
Communication that is unprofessional or disrespectful.
The workplace seems unhappy.
The company has a bad reputation.
The job duties are unclear.
The Walking Dead in a Business EnvironmentBeing a Zombie – Main Advantage
• The only aspect of zombie behavior that might be useful in the workplace is their intense, singular focus, but the ultimate results can be disastrous.
• However this behavior can be potentially risky and is not something we want to reinforce in our employees.
The Walking Dead in a Business EnvironmentStrategies to avoid a WD working environment
Encourage open communication lines
Communication lines provide measures to improve the business
Develop ways to recognize employees
Recognition brings out the best in each employee
Develop a sense of trust
It creates a positive environment that encourages full participation and
enjoyment in the workplace
Develop a positive “Company Culture”
It helps employees to identify themselves with their company
Hire the right employees
Engaged employees contribute to the motivation of the team
The Walking Dead in a Business EnvironmentStrategies to avoid being a W.D. employee
• Foster creativity:– When creativity is encouraged everyone
always finds new ways of improving themselves.
• Cultivate autonomy:– Determine your own working style, finding
your own professional space. Remember that you are your own boss.
• Reward yourself:– Learn to reward yourself, taking advantage of
your achievements.• Be aware of your job responsibilities:
– Nothing is more dangerous than not knowing your job responsibilities and boundaries.
The Walking Dead in a Business EnvironmentStrategies to avoid being a WD employee
• Develop your communication and relationship skills:
– It helps you to feel motivated to face new challenges.
• Learn to adapt yourself to new changes:– It allows you to go further in your career and
company life.
• Always have a plan:– Having a plan allows you to minimize your
professional and life risks, since you know where you are going to.
• Make tough decisions:– They are hard to make but they can mean a great
opportunity to improve yourself.
The Walking Dead in a Business EnvironmentConclusion
• We need to be careful with inertial and disoriented behaviors since they can negatively transform us and our working environment.
• If we want to stop the contagion of a Walking Dead Behavior, we need to learn to be proactive and to develop our professional and life talents to achieve goals and overcome obstacles.
• The following are referenced in this presentation:
– Hamel Khakhria http://blog.randstad.ca/Blog/bid/236435/Employee-Engagement-Ideas-to-Combat-The-Walking-Dead
– Laura Quinn http://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-person-being-employed-doesn-t-part-walking-180700083--finance.html
– Nick http://ayoungpro.com/job-tips-from-the-walking-dead/
– Mary C Schaefer http://leadchangegroup.com/defend-your-workplace-against-the-zombie-apocalypse/
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