- In the News
The New York Times
Forced Fun? The Limits of Office Celebrations
May, 20, 2007
“It needs to be intimate,” Mr. Harrison said. “On the group level you all know each other, and that
makes celebrations rich and culturally important. These are not the stuff of policy manuals; they
are unscripted and have their own charm, depending on the character of the department or
group.” Read full article ...
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- CIO
Building Effective Corporate Cultures One Decency at a Time
June 11, 2007
The most basic decencies are those that demonstrate respect and consideration. A simple
"hello" at the start of the day and "goodbye" at the end of the day are obvious but sometimes
overlooked forms of consideration. Remembering the names of the people you work with
regularly is equally as important as saying hello. Beyond these basics, here are some other
ways to demonstrate respect and consideration. Read full article ...
Forbes.com
Kindness Pays Dividends
June, 29, 2007
- Aside from just being a nice person, Harrison argues that small gestures such as learning
employees' names goes a long way toward creating a loyal staff. His argument: A loyal staff
equals a productive staff and a productive staff equals a successful business. Read full article ...
