Working harder than ever - drafting workbooks, organising dates and meeting new associates. Also gearing up for Barcelona in a few weeks time.

Ian Gardiner has written an excellent article for CNN, follow the link to read more.

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/02/05/military.lessons.warfare.business/

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Have been reading the CIPD’s latest report on engagement very interesting but not telling us anything new in my opinion. There are no silver bullets in increasing employee engagement. Just do the basics very well and provide the space for your employees to express their ideas. At mission we believe there are 5 core needs that have to be met by every employer: (1) Recognition - for the value they add (2) An emotional connection with their colleagues (3) Freedom of action within discrete boundaries (4) Feedback on their position and standing in relation to their peers (5) Clarity of role and place within the hierarchy.

People go to work to earn the respect of their colleagues, to be recognised for the things they do and value.

Recognise and reward these good behaviours in the vast expanse of stuff and BAU and you will be surprised how simple things can unlock otherwise closed doors to discretionary effort.

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