Within any group of people who cooperate over long periods of time, some amount of conflict is bound to spring up. An agreement to collaborate on work assignments or live with a spouse is often interspersed with a bit of disagreement along the way. Most of us realize...
Patience is a virtue. This simple platitude has been around a long time to remind all of us of the importance of being patient. This trait is especially valuable at work when you may encounter any number of frustrations or setbacks. Losing your temper or rushing a...
In the past, employees have been trained to respond to a more direct, traditional style of management, where whatever the boss says should be followed. However, modern management philosophy has introduced the progressive style, which seeks to balance the power in the...
As managers and team leaders, we’ve all been there. We recruit the brightest and talented members of the applicant pool. We spend time and resources to train them effectively. We assume we’ve assembled a great team. But then it happens. The employee you envisioned as...
Stephen Koppekin is the founder and CEO of Koppekin Consulting, Inc. An experienced former executive who spent decades overseeing industrial relations and workplace safety for major businesses in the entertainment industry, Stephen started his own independent consulting business shortly after retiring. He uses 43 years of experience in labor and employment, during which time he worked at two major entertainment corporations and in government agency National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to support a diverse client set.
