3 tricks for refocusing distracted workers
If employees are distracted by uncertain business conditions, leaders need to help them focus by addressing any questions directly and communicating as much information as possible, John Baldoni writes. Also, managers should continually follow up with workers and listen to their concerns but "firmly insist on productivity," he writes.
HarvardBusiness.org | 10/29
This story published in SmartBrief on Workforce on 10/30/2009
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