Innovation

The Next Generation of Leadership

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The most successful leaders in the future will understand their constituencies’ state of mind, says Gallup CEO Jim Clifton. And state of mind is everything that matters to leadership: talent, innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, optimism, determination, and all the other things that create economic growth.

Roundtable: Tackling Recession

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

A gathering of UK executives stressed the importance of training and development through the economic downturn. The discussion encompassed key leadership priorities, such as skills required by employers now; development needs of the remaining workforce; and boosting engagement, retention, and motivation.

Why Hope Matters Now

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

It’s easy to cultivate a sense of doom at the moment, and there are ample reasons to give up hope. But business leaders should resist the tide of negativity, says a prominent psychologist. That’s because hope serves a bottom-line business purpose.

Boosting Engagement While Cutting Costs

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Yes, it’s possible -- even amid a full-blown economic recession in which massive layoffs, closing facilities, and declining profits are the norm. Here’s how one hospital turned the budget over to its employees and reaped a windfall.

Employee Disengagement Plagues Germany

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The vast majority of the German workforce is not engaged with its work. Though not a hot topic at last week’s G-20 summit, this presents a serious threat to productivity -- and ultimately to Germany’s gross domestic product.

Global Migration Patterns and Job Creation

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Gallup’s World Poll, the first of its kind, reveals new findings on the “great global dream” and how it will affect the rise of the next economic empire. Jim Clifton, Gallup's chairman and CEO, offers an in-depth analysis of the study's implications for leaders.

Innovation the Right Way

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Many companies, including those in the Fortune 500, are investing heavily in innovation but getting frustrated with their returns. They may want to stop and take notice of this small manufacturing company that has proven to be wildly successful in innovation. You may not have heard of Fabcon, but this business' approach is sure to influence yours.

The Innovation Equation

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A recent Gallup study of the U.S. workforce reveals this simple yet powerful formula: strengths development + engagement = innovation. Learn more about this national study and how its findings can be applied to your company.

What Are Workplace Buddies Worth?

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

A lot, says the author of Vital Friends: The People You Can't Afford to Live Without. In fact, he says they're so valuable that managers should actually be fostering close relationships in the office.

Who's Driving Innovation at Your Company?

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Your most engaged employees, that's who. They're the ones most likely to improve your business with "outside-the-box" thinking. In fact, according to a national Gallup Management Journal survey, employee engagement has a significant effect on team-level innovation and customer-service delivery.