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Happy Labor day from the Imperfect Org!

Happy Labor day everyone! Today we celebrate the worker by… getting the day off!! I hope everyone enjoys this time (if you are off today) with family and/or friends or maybe just hanging out by yourself!

In Organizational Development this would be the time for that transition time from the 3rd to 4th quarter sprint in which we would be analyzing data from special projects and tallying it for…

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#Department of Labor #Employees #Federal Holiday #Labor Day #Morale #United States of America #workers #Workplace #Workplace Environment

Happy Fourth of July!

Just a really quick Happy Fourth of July to everyone! Hopefully, this is a day off for you, a time to regroup from the toils of your organization and the organizational development process as it is for me!

Tomorrow is another day, another opportunity to come back and face all the issues that challenge us and our organization.

So please enjoy today, the 4th of July that so many men and women…

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#Federal Holiday #Fourth of July #Freedom #Happy 4th of July #Holiday #July 4th #Organization #Organizations

Thanksgiving -- The History behind this joyous yet anxiety ridden holiday -The Imperfect Org

Thanksgiving — The History behind this joyous yet anxiety ridden holiday -The Imperfect Org

This is a very important holiday to many people. For some it is fun and enjoyable time as they gather together, possibly enjoy a game of football and eat until one’s heart is content.

For others who have lost loved ones, have to work (which sucks), endure chaotic family members, or even plan to do some early shopping for Christmas, it’s a cause of anxiety.

Well in case you love to know the…

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#Anxiety #Customer Service #Employees #family #feast #Organization Development #Stress #Stress Management #Thanksgiving

To “open or not to open”, that is the question crowding the minds of many businesses and employees plagued with the nightmare of Thanksgiving night and Black Friday. -The Imperfect Org

Whether it is about the bottom line or not, I believe there is something to be said about Mall of America and their courageous decision to not open on Thanksgiving. Although retailers will have the option to open independently on their own, I love the fact that they have made this about their employees.

“The Bloomington megamall notified employees and tenants Wednesday morning that it is…

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#Anxiety #Black Friday #Company Culture #Customer Service #Employees #Holiday #Mall of America #Organization Development #Stress #Thanksgiving

Happy Veterans Day from The Imperfect Org!

Happy Veteran’s Day everyone from the Imperfect Org! Since its official start in 1938 Veterans Day originally started as Armistice Day in 1919, but the US Government decided to recognize those who fought for this country’s freedoms on an annual basis. Precise ceremonies and parades are held on Veteran’s day the government posted more information here on their Department of Veterans Affairs here:

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#America #Federal Holiday #Freedom #Holiday #Holidays #Morale #Organization #Organization Development #Organizational Culture #United States of America #Veteran&039;s day #Veterans #World War One

"How to partake in Halloween at work when Halloween really is not your thing..." -The Imperfect Org

“How to partake in Halloween at work when Halloween really is not your thing…” -The Imperfect Org

Halloween is a very versatile day for many people, for many different reasons. As a result there are various comfort levels and it’s difficult to know how to capture and celebrate the holiday without offending someone within the workplace. With that said please take a look at a few harmless ideas that I believe can be incorporated into a corporate/team atmosphere if going all…

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#Business #Corporate Culture #Halloween #Halloween in the Workplace #Organization #Organization Development #Organizations #Stress Management #Workplace #Workplace Environment

Happy Yom Kippur! -The Imperfect Org!

To increase one’s individual and organizational understanding of different cultures we have in this blog posted a link to information regarding Yom Kippur. This is an important holiday in the Jewish religion and to employees in your organization of the Jewish faith may have observations and cultural mores that will need attending to!

Therefore to not only recognize these employees of the Jewish…

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#Cultural Intelligence #Employees #Exile of Jews #Holidays #Holy Days #Jewish faith #Jewish holiday #Organization #Organization Development #Organizational Culture #Organizations #Yom Kippur

More Chicago pictures for blog, public usage

The purpose of this collection is to add some original, non-copyrighted pictures for public use and on this blog. Since the members of The ImperfectOrg have taken these pictures, they have no copyright restrictions to them.

This is the second post.

These are some very simple taken pictures I took while walking around downtown Chicago. I would suggest using them for blog posts discussing…

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#Blogging #Chicago #Chicago Illinois #Copyright #Corporations #Google #Google Plus #Pictures #Public Usage #Writing

Happy Rosh Hashanah -The Imperfect Org

To increase cultural awareness in the workplace it is great to have an understanding of various faiths, cultures, and holidays. Here’s some information on the “Rosh Hashanah” holiday to understand how those employees of the Jewish faith celebrate their New year! Enjoy!

It’s Rosh Hashanah- Happy Jewish New Year! Rosh Hashanah

History of Rosh…

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#Apple&039;s in Honey #Exile of Jews #Exodus #Happy Jewish New Year #Hebrew #Holy Days #Jewish holiday #Moses #Organization #Organization Development #Ram&039;s horn #repentance #Rosh Hashana #Spiritual Reawakening #Workplace Environment #Yom Kippur

A quick definition of Instructional Design "What is Instructional design? In short, instructional design is the systematic process by which instructional materials are designed, developed, and delivered.

#Instructional Design #Instructional Design Central #Instructional Systems design #Instructional Technology #Learning Experience design #University of Michigan

Chicago pictures for blog, public usage

The purpose of this collection is to add some original, non-copyrighted pictures for public use and on this blog. Since the members of The ImperfectOrg have taken these pictures, they have no copyright restrictions to them. This is the first post.

These are some very simple taken pictures I took while walking around downtown Chicago. I would suggest using them for blog posts discussing…

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#Blogging #Chicago #Chicago Illinois #Copyright #Corporations #Google #Google Plus #Pictures #Public Usage #Writing

Happy Labor day from The Imperfect Org!

Happy Labor day everyone! Today we celebrate the worker by… getting the day off!! I hope everyone enjoys this time (if you are off today) with family and/or friends or maybe just hanging out by yourself!

In Organizational Development this would be the time for that transition time from the 3rd to 4th quarter sprint in which we would be analyzing data from special projects and tallying it for…

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#Business #Department of Labor #Employees #Federal Holiday #Holidays #Morale #Organization Development #Organizational Change #Organizations #United States of America #Workplace #Workplace Environment

September 5th, The First Labor Day-Not just any ordinary day -The Imperfect Org

“The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day a year later, on September 5, 1883” (DOL, 2016, para. 7).

It’s amazing how I took this wonderful holiday that I took for granted for so long as a “recognized day off” for the America worker, for granted. But…

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#Business #Department of Labor #Employees #Federal Holiday #Holiday #Holidays #Labor #Labor Day

Happy Fourth of July from The Imperfect Org!

Just a really quick Happy Fourth of July to everyone! Hopefully, this is a day off for you, a time to regroup from the toils of your organization and the organizational development process as it is for me!

Tomorrow is another day, another opportunity to come back and face all the issues that challenge us and our organization.

So please enjoy today, the 4th of July that so many men and women…

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#Federal Holiday #Happy 4th of July #Holiday #Holidays #July 4th #Organization Development #Organizations

Happy Memorial Day! As we honor our Veterans ...

Happy Memorial Day! As we honor our Veterans …

“Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It’s a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this cemetery and others. It’s a day to be with the family and remember.” (Reagan,1968).

As we honor our veterans on this day, have a happy and safe…

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#Federal Holiday #Free Food for Veterans #Memorial Day #Memorial Day Facts #United States of America

“Is a lack of Emotional Intelligence hurting your brand?”

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Are you losing customers because your employees lack “emotional intelligence”? Are your employees too aggressive, hurting your brand, or driving down your customer volume?

According to Psychology today, Emotional Intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your emotions and respond well to other’s emotions.

It is said to include three skills: emotional awareness; the ability…

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#Bad Morale #Bottom-line #Business #Emotional Intelligence #Learned behavior #Limbic System #Organization Development

“Tips on encouraging complainers to become part of the solution”

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I wonder how many in leadership cringe on the inside, (during meetings) when employees complain of a breakdown in communication and systems, but fail to offer a solution?

I mention this with empathy for leadership who are “expected” to lead and provide a resolution to all systemic issues.

Having experienced my share of working with disgruntled employees (those who are quick to speak…

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#Business #Customer Service #Employee Morale #Employees Complaints #Frontline Employees #Organization Development #Problem Solving #Resolution

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