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Episode #95: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 3

In school it was probably easy enough to look around the lunchroom and spot the cliques. Little did we realize we’d also have them in our workplace. CareerBuilder found 43% of employees say their office is populated by cliques. Although cliques are nothing more than a group of people with strong bonds who spend a lot of time together, they can become problematic when the exclusion of others creates rifts in teamwork. In this third episode of the series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss strategies for breaking up disruptive cliques and creating an inclusive environment for your team.
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References:
Kurter, Heidi. (2019 March 28). 4 Tactics to Turn Toxic Cliques Into Collaborative And Inclusive Teams. Forbes. 
Resources: 
The Weekly Workplace. (2023 June 28). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 1. Missouri Training Institute. 
The Weekly Workplace. (2023 July 5). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 2. Missouri Training Institute.

Episode #94: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 2

As a leader, have you noticed behavioral patterns with your team? Does it seem like they’re stuck in conflict “all the time,” or is work getting done, but mediocrely? What you may be experiencing is a team stuck in one particular stage of team development. In this second part of the Teamwork Makes the Dream Work series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss psychologist Dr. Bruce Tuckman’s Stages of Team Development and strategies for moving the team fluidly through each.
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References:
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0022100
Maxwell, John C., (2002 April 5). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. Thomas Nelson, Inc. 
Clifton, Jim & Harter, Jim. (2019 May 7). It's the Manager: Moving From Boss to Coach. Gallup.
Resources:
The Weekly Workplace. (2023 June 28). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 1. Missouri Training Institute. 

Episode #93: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Part 1

Over two decades old, author John C. Maxwell’s famous quote, “teamwork makes the dream work,” remains just as relevant as ever before. Teamwork offers a larger pool of resources which can produce better solutions and improve efficiency and output. It can foster a feeling of belonging and reduce stress simply by having strong bonds with teammates. The reality is, however, that not all teams have maximized their potential as a high-performing team. As with anything worth having, creating a high-performing team takes work and attention. In this first episode of a new series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana provide a vision for what a high-performing team looks like by identifying productive and unproductive behaviors, and helping leaders determine where to start.
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References
Maxwell, John C., (2002 April 5). Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. Thomas Nelson, Inc. 
Sinek, Simon. (2017 May 23). Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't. Penguin Random House LLC.
Clifton, Jim & Harter, Jim. (2019 May 7). It's the Manager: Moving From Boss to Coach. Gallup.

Episode #92: Doing More With Less Part 3

In the final episode of this series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss strategies to maximize resources in the workplace when doing more with less.
This episode is part three of a three-part series.
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References:
The Weekly Workplace. Episode #90: Doing More With Less Part 1. Missouri Training Institute.
The Weekly Workplace. Episode #91: Doing More With Less Part 2. Missouri Training Institute.
Resources:
Robinson, Bryan. (2023 February 7). New Outlook On Burnout For 2023: Limitations On What Managers Can Do. Forbes. 
McKinsey & Company. (2022 May 27). Addressing employee burnout: Are you solving the right problem? McKinsey Health Institute. 
Wigert, Ben. (2020 March 13). Employee Burnout: The Biggest Myth. Gallup Workplace.
Gallup Workplace. (n.d.). Employee Burnout: Causes and Cures. Gallup Workplace.
McIntire, Mac. (2020 July 9). How to Get the Work Done with Fewer Employees. LinkedIn. 

Episode #91: Doing More With Less Part 2

Upskilling. Sounds great, but where should you start? In this second part of a 3-part series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss tools for creating a very clear understanding of what your employees are already working with.
This episode is part two of a three-part series.
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References:
The Weekly Workplace. Episode #90: Doing More With Less Part 1. Missouri Training Institute
Mills, Branden and Asplund, Jim. (2022 December 12). How to Overcome Burnout With Strengths. Gallup CliftonStrengths.

Episode #90: Doing More With Less Part 1

Over four million American workers quit their jobs each month in 2022, according to Forbes. Burnout has hit record levels and continues to rise globally with middle managers reporting higher levels than any other worker group. So, how do workplaces do more with less? In this first of a three-part series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana break down the causes for workplace burnout.
This episode is part one of a three-part series.
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References:
Robinson, Bryan. (2023 February 7). New Outlook On Burnout For 2023: Limitations On What Managers Can Do. Forbes. 
McKinsey & Company. (2022 May 27). Addressing employee burnout: Are you solving the right problem? McKinsey Health Institute. 
Wigert, Ben. (2020 March 13). Employee Burnout: The Biggest Myth. Gallup Workplace.
Gallup Workplace. (n.d.). Employee Burnout: Causes and Cures. Gallup Workplace.
Resources:
Clifton, Jim and Harter, Jim. (2021 May 4). Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams. Gallup. 

Episode #89: Building Your Personal Brand Part 2

In this LIVE podcast episode Dr. Rob Jones, Director of Integrated Marketing Communications for MU Extension & Engagement joined Bryana again to talk about going beyond the aesthetics of a personal brand and focusing on what competencies you bring to any situation. 
To view the Facebook Live replay of this episode visit the Missouri Training Institute page. 
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References:
The Weekly Workplace. (2022 February 22). Episode #79: Building Your Personal Brand.

Episode #88: The Heartbeat Series Part 3 - Sustaining a Rhythm

However complicated or perplexing this resource is for you, time management is not a difficult concept. The trick is to be disciplined to attend to the things that matter the most. In this final part of The Heartbeat Series, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana answer the most frequently asked question in administrative professionals' workshops, "How do I find the time to do it all?"
This episode is part three of a three part Heartbeat Series, focused on Administrative Professionals.
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References:
Time Management Matrix
Covey, Stephen R. (1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. Free Press.
Resources:
Thompson, D., Lyon, R., & Larimer, B. (2023 April 26). Episode #86: The Heartbeat Series - The Electrical Outputs. The Weekly Workplace.
Thompson, D., Lyon, R., & Larimer, B. (2023 May 4). Episode #87: The Heartbeat Series - A Clogged Artery. The Weekly Workplace.