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	. The False Promise of Sweet Efficiency So you want quick results? Then reach for the candy corn -- but expect some unexpected outcomes. Eager for a Paradigm Shift? Not So Fast! If your workplace is buzzing with buzzwords, it's time to watch your language. Biohazards in the Suggestion Box Want to get more good ideas from employees? Then beware the canned ham. A Burning Sense of Mission Just because you have a mission statement doesn't mean you have a mission. So grab some lighter fluid, a big steel drum, and start changing things for the better. Take This Job and Shovel It It's amazing how people find purpose in their work. Case in point: Pete Hulse of Pet Butler Dog Waste Removal Service. Meaningful Missions and Visions "What exactly is the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement, and how can ours be world class?" Motivation: An Inside-Out Proposition "The company where I work is big into incentives and rewards like dinners, mugs, and plaques. My cubicle is filled with stuff, and I guess I appreciate the thought, but my feelings are mixed. What's your take on this?" The Myth of the Communication "Problem" "One of my colleagues likes to say that every workplace problem is ultimately a communication problem. Is there any truth to that?" Making the Most of Ground Rules "It seems like every group in the world develops a set of ground rules for itself. What do you think -- are ground rules really worthwhile?" Speeding Up Those Never-Ending Teams "Why do teams sometimes need months and months of meetings before they can pilot their improvements, and what can be done about it?" Meaningful Team-Building Activities "Our office is going on a retreat, and we're thinking of doing some kind of team-building activity. What are your thoughts on this? Any suggestions?" Want to reprint an article? Sign up for Gold Key Access! .... Click here to print your Bingo cards! Home | Insight and Inspiration | Laugh and Learn | Talks and Workshops | Meet Tom Terez Free E-Letter | Gold Key Access | Online Desk Reference | Contact Copyright 1998-2006 Tom Terez Workplace Solutions Inc. P.O. Box 21444, Columbus, Ohio USA 43221-0444. Tel. 614-571-9529..Online Contact Form BetterWorkplaceNow.com, Better Workplace Now, and 22 Keys to a Meaningful Workplace are trademarks of Tom Terez Workplace Solutions Inc. Privacy Policy: We respect your privacy, and we know that you're too busy for unwanted e-mails. E-mail addresses and other information you provide through this site will never be sold, rented, or shared with any third parties, except in the event that this Web site is acquired by another company.