Leadership and Teamwork
Case Study: — The Disengaged Worker When working with a group of employees, often the challenge for the Manager is ensuring the key messages are getting through to everyone. In larger groups its not always easy keeping everyone engaged, and all too often, one or two of the workers are simply not paying attention. As a leader, how do you know they paid attention to anything you have said or instructed? How do you engage your employees and keep them engaged? 1. When addressing a group of employees, what are some of the physical indicators that tell you whether or not a group is no longer attentive? 2. What can you do when you notice the employees attention span is waning? 3. List several reasons why employees may not be engaged in what you are saying. 4. As a leader, list the different methods you can use to facilitate a successful group meeting or session. 5. In communicating with your employees, what are the main differences between, for example, a training session and a lecture?
