by Jane Woodland | Apr 2, 2013 | All Blogs, Knowledge Transfer, Video
Something happened when I was managing that struck me about the importance of knowledge sharing, knowledge management and knowledge transfer and the value of local wisdom developed through organisational history. I’ll share the story with you. We were working in a...
by Ron Passfield | Feb 19, 2013 | Action Learning, All Blogs, Downsizing, News
Merit Solutions introduced a Manager Support Forum in September 2012 for managers in the Queensland Public Service (QPS) who were experiencing change and associated staff losses through downsizing of the QPS. We were conscious of the need to support managers who were...
by Ron Passfield | Dec 17, 2012 | All Blogs, Career Transition, Downsizing
At Christmas, we tend to take time out to renew our connections with our family and friends, with nature and with what transcends our day-to-day existence. However, people who have suffered job loss through downsizing may have an abiding sense of disconnection – a...
by Joan Bulcock | Nov 30, 2012 | All Blogs, Downsizing, Structures and Culture
Staff morale can plummet during downsizing and other significant, enforced organisational changes. Managers have the very difficult task of dealing with their own concerns as well as trying to support their staff through the change, while maintaining an acceptable...
by Lyn Cundy | Sep 13, 2012 | Learning and Development, Research Papers, Structures and Culture
This article looks at the benefits of organisational knowledge sharing and commitment in the context of downsizing. Knowledge sharing activities have the potential to enhance organisational effectiveness by bringing employees together and fostering the development of...