Archive for the ‘Org Behavior’ Category

Implementing Intrapreneurship: A Structural and Cultural Approach

Present age organizations face a very complex and uncertain environment. In order to remain innovative and viable in the long run, many organizations are turning to “intrapreneurship.” However, what is intrapreneurship? How different it is from entrepreneurship? What can an organization do to promote intrapreneurship? In the Graziadio Business Review article “Implementing Intrapreneurship: A Structural [...]

November 26th, 2012 - By


A Quick Tip on Giving Effective Feedback by Steven M. Sommer

Steven M. Sommer, professor of applied behavioral science, shares his “ABC model,” a three-step process for providing and receiving feedback effectively.

April 14th, 2011 - By


Humor Makes All the Difference

Alan Beard, adjunct marketing professor and social media expert, discusses the value of keeping humor in the workplace.

March 3rd, 2011 - By


The Myth of Learning from Experience: How Experiential Avoidance (EA) Blocks Insight and Wisdom

Are you smarter and wiser than you were last year or even last month? Learning from experience is critical to gains in thinking and performance. But what if we were to tell you that in many cases, when it matters most, learning from experience may be a myth? Read on to discover the danger of [...]

September 27th, 2010 - By


Continuous Partial Attention: Is it Time to Audit your “CPA”?

Attention is a precious resource. Have you considered how you use, diffuse, confuse and potentially abuse your attention? Do you understand the link between where you are spending your attention and the quality of your energy, productivity, and relationships? We live in a world with tremendous potential for distraction. Linda Stone, a former Apple and [...]

August 17th, 2010 - By


Solving Relationship Problems in Corporate Partnering

When two companies partner together, it can result in a clash of cultures. By establishing a common set of assumptions, a mutual appreciation for the partner differences and a mechanism for taking advantage of each partner’s unique and complementary strengths, trust is formed and the clash avoided.

June 9th, 2010 - By


Three Ideas for Taming the Whirlwind

I’m continually looking for ways to organize ideas, work, and activities, plus figure out how to prioritize and piece it all together. We all need a system that keeps us on top, rather than drowning in unfinished projects and lost to-do lists or sublimating what we really care about doing far beneath what has to get done.

February 20th, 2010 - By


The Psychological Impact of Layoffs

Can’t see the above video? Click this link to watch. In this video interview, Ann Feyerherm, PhD, Professor of Organization and Management and Chair of the Applied Behavior Science and Organization Theory and Management Department, explores the psychological impact of losing a job and effective methods for bouncing back.

November 30th, 2009 - By


The Business Imperative for Staying Calm During Stressful Times

Today’s harsh economic realities continue to impact everyone. Hundreds of thousands have been losing their jobs each month. In California, even firemen and policemen are being laid off (California firemen are being laid off even as we approach fire season!). It does not matter if you work for a private enterprise or a tax-supported agency. [...]

September 14th, 2009 - By


The Art of Strategy During a Recession

Can’t see the video above? Click here to watch or you can read the transcript. In this video interview, Kurt K. Motamedi, PhD, Professor of Strategy and Leadership at the Graziadio School of Business and Management, discusses strategy, strategy execution, leadership styles (including neurotic managers and their impact), keeping employees motivated, and the shift away [...]

August 31st, 2009 - By