We shared some overall numbers on employee engagement already in part I and II of this series. But Gallup’s study was much more detailed. For example, I was surprised to find that engagement in The Netherlands was actually one of the lowest in Europe. My liberal happy little country? What gives?
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When managing change we tend to give a lot of attention to our champions. And for good reason. We also spend a lot of energy persuading the ones that are sitting on the fence. And we even pay attention to the saboteurs. But we tend to ignore the cynics. Why? The cynic might proof to be a mighty ally.
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There are always urgent things to do. You know you should work on some longer-term tasks too, but every time something more urgent pops up. You promise yourself that after this one you will absolutely take on this longer-term task. But then the next urgent issue pops up. Sound’s familiar? What to do?
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