September 2010
Intermediate to advanced
388 pages
12h 9m
English
History
The administrative staff of a large academic department in a public university was a diverse group composed of both long-time career employees and new appointees from outside the institution. Changes of many sorts, including a new administrative manager, building renovations, and the use of new technology tools, contributed to a stressful atmosphere. The immediate symptoms of the stress were a breakdown in collegiality, and a culture of blame and complaint.
Task
Identify the root causes for the stress and best ideas within the organisation about how to address them. Develop a mini retreat to address the immediate teamwork, communication, and morale issues. Prepare a report for ...
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