Promotion is an aspect of reward and recognition that is critical to carefully examine and nurture throughout one’s career. Some positions reach a plateau such that upward mobility is limited without drastically increasing scope, whether geographically, org chart-wise, or other ways such that the position is altered greatly in order to bestow the promotion. Look for new, innovative ways to promote while still pairing success to the goals of the individual and the organization. Here are some thoughts!

When good things happen, it is truly important to take the time and effort to celebrate those successes, especially in a team environment. Even more so, when these celebrations are pre-planned as part of the actual process of the task, it gives the team members a clearer focus of the entire goal, including the opportunity to reinforce the bonds and common progress of the team members required to accomplish the task. Make sure your incorporate these critical times throughout the year!

Part of adapting to the constant change that accompanies this professional (or any profession) requires personal reinvention. This means you are in a constant state of growth, whether though formal education, personal/professional skill building, social networking and topic interaction, etc. Managers in particular need to set the example in continual improvement, as this has profoundly positive impacts when all employees are better adapted for change.

Change is a given, no matter your walk in life. How you handle change is the big question. This is especially true in an organization, as things never stay still in the business environment either. People’s reactions to change adoption tend to fall into 4 groups. Hear Clint’s take on these groups and how to effectively leverage them to deal with change in the organization.

Rewards have tangible outputs, whereas recognition may not, but both should be used together whenever possible, especially for team-based efforts. Likewise it needs to be immediate and appropriate to have full effect. These aspects of team and individual accomplishment are very important in the overall planning and daily execution of each worker’s daily tasks. Learn some tips today to maximize this growth opportunity!

It is a cold hard fact - part time jobs play a critical role in today’s healthcare workplace. These keys employees are desperately needed in many ways to help our organizations meet/exceed expectations during those tough/transitional times throughout the day. There are many innovative ways to fill these roles if you are willing to break with some outdating thinking & hr practices to ensure a smooth output throughout the day!

Continuing to build upon a previous episode on Professionalism, Clint provides additional thoughts on professional behaviors and traits and their importance in your career and your daily worklife. Even when we are in situations which are not of great importance or relevance to us, it is still required that we give the impression of professionalism, especially if we hope to get the same in return.

The Boss - everyone has one (or more), even if working for themselves (customers, coworkers, board members, etc are a boss). The relationship one has with the boss is usually the #1 factor in setting the environment of the job (positive or negative). That being said, each side needs to be sensitive to the relationship to make it work for all parties. Listen in to get some insight into this unique aspect of your job.

Avoidance of others due in primary part to unwillingness to deal with unpleasant confrontations or stressful situations is not only an ineffective means of dealing with a problem, it is potentially allowing an ongoing problem to become worse in other areas, further bring down the team/organization. Today, Clint discusses the importance of addressing these issues as well as some tips and techniques.

The basis of “making a difference” (see Care Crowd Creed #4) starts with your preparation for the coming day. Being focused, prepared and ready to hit the ground running primes your abilities to truly make an impact that day. Of course, life throws us curveballs and we must be flexible and adjust, but this is still something you can plan for and remain effective. Get some tips today for personal preparation!