Monday, August 5, 2013 11 AM Eastern Time On VoiceAmerica Business
The Millennials: Introducing the Surprising Truth About the Next Generation of Leaders with Viacom's Anne Hubert
What's so different about the millennial generation anyway? What will leadership look like when this ever-texting generation takes the helm? Every month, we read articles and news about the "Millennials," but do these cover stories really get the story right? On August 5, Host Kate Ebner and Nebo millennial leader Rachel Wold will interview one thought leader who specializes in understanding the characteristics and trends of the generation that's shaking up the workforce. As Senior Vice President at Scratch, a "SWAT team across Viacom," Anne studies what makes millennials tick, jump for joy, and yes, open their wallets. Join us for this myth-debunking conversation that will open your eyes to a future led by this fascinating generation as they make their mark in the working world.
Be inspired.
Become inspiring.
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"Put Together a Team": How Hard Can That Be?
by Rachel Wold
Guest Host Chris Wahl and Alexander Caillet returned to Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life to tackle the subject of successful teams on July 29th. An expert with decades of experience in coaching leadership teams, Alexander Caillet dug deep into the topic, assessing both the advantages and challenges of using teams.
Alexander began by offering a definition of a team, adapted from The Wisdom of Teams by Katzenbach and Smith: "A team is a small group of people who work in collaboration and hold each other mutually accountable to achieve a common purpose and set of performance goals." He stressed how important it is for organizations to understand that teams require a start-up investment of both time and money -- and that performance may take a dip before the results of the teamwork start to emerge. Putting a team in place may also meet obstacles if the organizational culture or compensation structure is geared towards the success of individuals rather than a team approach. Obstacles aside, read on for the huge advantages created through teamwork: |
Six Advantages of Teams
1. Competitiveness
Teams are more focused, have more drive, collaboration and more skill sets applying themselves to common problem than individuals alone.
2. Cost-efficiency
By bringing people to work together, teams can eliminiatefunctional silos.
3. More productive
When a team works well together, they can be much more effective than many people working alone.
4. More adaptive
Teams adapt quickly to new systems, environments, andcan be reformed or refocused if the need arises.
5. Stronger sense of community
As we spend more and more of our time at the workplaceand less of it in traditional communities like neighborhood associations or religious organizations, teams provide a strong social fabric and the opportunity for genuine
connections among colleagues.
6. Growth opportunities for team members
Today's employees place a premium on people who can expand their knowledge, show a proven ability to work with others, work across cultures and job functions, and contribute in a variety of ways, all opportunities offered by working on a team.
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Nebo Inspiration Corner
As we work with our clients, innovate our services and grow the Nebo Company, we're having fun learning together. Starting next week, we'll offer some insights from the Nebo team about what's inspiring and challenging us these days.
What's inspiring you? Send us your ideas! Email info@nebocompany.com and you could be featured as the reader inspiration of the week!
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