The Transformative Power of Gratitude in the Workplace

Professionals are often told to foster collaboration and teamwork in the workplace. Both improve productivity and can increase job satisfaction and retention rates - all measures that benefit individual employees and companies. But it’s important to recognise one crucial element that underlies these principles: gratitude. Gratitude is a readiness to show appreciation and kindness. In the workplace, it’s saying thank you when a coworker responds to an email, goes the extra mile, helps you with an assignment, or offers advice.

Leading Diverse Teams

“The real key to leading a diverse team is to build a common story that can bind that team together. It needs to be a thing everyone can identify with regardless of their diverse backgrounds.” Learn more from INSEAD Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour Jennifer Petriglieri.

Sarcasm in the Workplace: What Totally Works and What Doesn't

"I enjoyed your two-hour presentation. It was as exciting as watching paint dry."  Did you know that when used in the right way, sarcasm can benefit both the user and those on the receiving end? Research shows that sarcasm can inspire creativity in a work environment, but the key is to use sarcasm in a safe and "constructive" way so it doesn't backfire. Click through our slideshare above to find out more.  

The Power of Gratitude

What motivates beyond money? When it comes to engaging people at the workplace, a simple “thank you” might prove to be more effective. Based on articles by Professor Manfred Kets de Vries and Professor Schon Beechler, this slideshare presentation shows us the benefits of gratitude, and how it can boost morale and positivity at work. 

The Benefits of Doing Nothing

Many people would be better off if they did less and reflected more. — Manfred Kets de Vries, INSEAD Distinguished Professor of Leadership Development & Organisational Change  Despite making technological advances to speed up our work, we somehow find ourselves working more—not less. The busy lifestyle may deceptively make us feel productive and accomplished.

How to Lead Cross-Cultural Teams

Companies are now increasingly reliant on a diverse workforce to succeed. Putting together different cultures, identities, work experiences and expertise in a team spells more creative ideas and innovative solutions. But it can also prove to be a challenge. How do we leverage the cross-cultural advantage and foster global teams that work?

A Manager's Guide to Millennials in the Workplace

Who are the millennials and why are they mocked and scorned? Do they even deserve all the hate they're getting from other generations and fellow millennials?  This millennial manual by INSEAD breaks down five truths about the demographic and offers five tips to organisations and managers for enabling this diverse group of individuals to excel and make invaluable contributions at work. 

Emotional Capital for Managers

Despite spending much time and resources developing ambitious strategies, why do some leaders still fail to execute them? Based on articles and research by INSEAD faculty, this slideshare explores how managers can boost that one vital – but often neglected – element within the organisation: emotional capital. 
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