This research paper on hospitality was insightful because of the many references to creativity and innovation. Successful firms can only obtain “creativity and innovation” if they build “trust and emotional engagement with people, both within and outside the organization” (Akroush, Abu-ElSamen, Samawi, & Odetallah, as cited in Kandampully, Bilgihan and Tingting, 2016, pg. 154). Before …
INTRODUCTION It speaks to the quality and uniqueness of this program that I got to interview a leader who is a very long way away from where I am. Hassan is in Africa, currently working as a Youth and Men’s… Continue Reading →
People-technology hybrid companies combine 2 different spheres that create powerful organizations that foster creativity and innovation amongst employees (Kandampully, 2016: p. 154). These hybrid companies recognize the competitive advantage that can result from using technology as a tool by leveraging both internal (people within the organization) and external forces (customers that act as ambassadors of …
Organizations that have employee development plans already understand the immeasurable benefits once they “provide an appropriate service climate, culture and freedom to be able to benefit from their energy and creativity” (Kandampully, Bilgihan, & Zhang, 2016, p. 155). Our organization’s OTED (Orientation, Training, Education and Development) program adopts many of the Kandampully et al’s (2016) …
This week I had the privilege of having a conversation with Ryan and learning about him personally and his role as a principal at a Christian school in Chilliwack. Ryan became a principal fairly young in his career, about 10 years ago and he mentioned it took him some time to really feel “legitimate” as […]
My organization has recently transitioned to using G Suite as a way to manage much of our information. G Suite has huge ability to serve us as a team and make us more effective, not only in how we share… Continue Reading →
James Allen was fascinated by many great philosophers that wrote about the idea that an individual’s thoughts ultimately create their reality. Allen was greatly moved and it inspired him to write “As a Man Thinketh,” which originates from the Bible: “As he thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs, 23:7). He famously drew the …
“Good thoughts bear good fruit, bad thoughts bear bad fruit–and man is his own gardener” (Watson, 1951, p. 170). I appreciated James Lane Allen’s excerpt found on pages 169-174. Allen drew a powerful comparison between the human mind and a garden; by using the metaphors of plants, seeds and soil and relating it to the mind […]
Abraham Lincoln’s ability to unite people around a cause is legendary and the focus of this story in Light from Many Lamps (Watson, 1951) is one more example. Lincoln’s second inauguration speech is remembered most for the first phrase of the closing paragraph. “With malice toward none; with charity for all” (Watson, 1951, p. 205) …
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In teaching, having a professional development plan is very important. It is required by our regulatory body, and the BC Ministry of Education funds programs for teachers. In the past, the growth of teachers has been mandated by organizational goals, […]