Walter Okpala: Investment in career

Walter Okpala: Investment in career: How much are you investing in your career? Do you consider investment in your career a wasted money or a real investment? We must invest in ...

Investment in career

How much are you investing in your career? Do you consider investment in your career a wasted money or a real investment? We must invest in whatever we do so we can reap the fruit with time. For a working person, your most important asset is your career. If this is true, how much are you investing in your career?
     I will like to know the amount of money and time you are investing in your career.   

Walter Okpala: New Year Resolution!

Walter Okpala: New Year Resolution!: What are your New Year's resolution for 2016? What are you doing so your resolutions can be fulfilled? Did you set realistic goals? I w...

New Year Resolution!

What are your New Year's resolution for 2016? What are you doing so your resolutions can be fulfilled? Did you set realistic goals? I will like to hear from you!

Walter Okpala: Organizations and Fear 2

Walter Okpala: Organizations and Fear 2: It is understandable that fear is inherent in every human being. Yet, there is always fear as to what to how to meet our daily needs and th...

Organizations and Fear 2

It is understandable that fear is inherent in every human being. Yet, there is always fear as to what to how to meet our daily needs and the needs of our beloved ones. In the same way, management of organizations also have fear. The fear that they might lose some of their talents or lose market share to competitors. So, the question is: how can organizations deal with fear?

     One way to reduce fear or anxiety is by thinking outside the box. For example, the leaders should think about what the competitor might bring to the market. In other words, leaders should anticipate what might happen so they can get ahead of the competition. In this case, fear becomes a positive attribute. Another benefit of fear is that it makes organizations look outside instead of stuck in their internal politics. 

     Regarding losing employees, organizations should have a good compensation plan so employees will feel comfortable. Another solution will be to have a good succession plan in place in all levels of hierarchy. In this way, no one will think he or she is indispensable. Breeding talents and having succession plan are two factors that can keep an organization become more stable. 

     The management of organizations should consider the above advice!

   

Walter Okpala: Organizations and fear

Walter Okpala: Organizations and fear: Frequently, oganizations find themselves in fear. The fear of competition, or losing the best and brightest employees. In today's post,...

Organizations and fear

Frequently, oganizations find themselves in fear. The fear of competition, or losing the best and brightest employees. In today's post, I would like to know your opinion on how organizations should deal with fears. 

     I am waiting for your input!

    

Walter Okpala: Motivating your staff in a difficult economic peri...

Walter Okpala: Motivating your staff in a difficult economic peri...: In my last post, I asked the question on how to motivate your staff in difficult economic times. This is a topic that comes up again and ag...

Motivating your staff in a difficult economic period

In my last post, I asked the question on how to motivate your staff in difficult economic times. This is a topic that comes up again and again whenever there is recession or downturn in the economy. The question arises because recession brings fear to the workers. The insecurity that comes from the possibility of losing their jobs paralyzes them. There can be no reasonable discussion with the boss when layoffs loom them. So, how should the leaders deal with this situation?
     The best thing to do in the given situation is to be open to all your staff. Tell them how the situation is and what you are doing to change it. Tell them the plans you have in changing the game. Also tell them what you intend to do if the situation gets worst. There is nothing better for any human being than showing them that you care. Even if some are laid off in the worst scenario, they will understand that, at least, their boss was humane with them. 
     The clarity of your plans and actions makes them prepare for the worst. It also gives them the motivation to go extra mile to change the course of events. There is no way you can lead someone with fear. In order to conquer the fear, there must be a vision. The vision is the driving force. In other words, vision is the force behind the motivation. If you are a leader, you need to understand this and apply it to your subordinates. Think about this!