This article is based on findings from research conducted by Vlerick within the context of an ESF (European Social Funds) project. Authors Fauve Delcour, Kim Bellens, Tina Davidson and Prof Katleen De Stobbeleir explain why ‘servant leadership’ and challenging goals are important for creating a positive learning climate.
Competency development is a crucial driving force for increasing employee effectiveness and employability. Therefore, organisations are taking a number of initiatives to stimulate competency development. But are these initiatives penetrating all the way down to the work floor?
You trust the people you work for, you’re proud of what you do, and you enjoy the people you work with. Sounds like a great place to work? Well, in fact, that’s the Great Place to Work® Institute’s definition of a great workplace. You’re most likely familiar with the ‘Best Employer Award’, which recognises national and international organisations and provides insights into employee satisfaction with their workplace. In Belgium, the Best Employer title is determined by a large-scale study to identify employers that make their personnel management central to their company policies. This study is conducted each year by our People & Organisation Competence Centre.
Productive creativity is a precious commodity. But how many organizations understand which factors contribute to (or prevent) good ideas? A new study shows that the way individuals, teams and employers think and act can seriously impact on the successful outcome of the creative process.