2019 Process Development Symposium
Optimal Employee Motivation: Flexing Your Leadership Style To Fit The Situation
Author
Peterson, A. - Presenter, The Dow Chemical Company
We spend millions of dollars building and optimizing our chemical processes and often neglect the process of managing people. Organizational theory has changed dramatically over the past two generations but many of our HR systems have not effectively implemented the best practices. This session will cover the acknowledged best practices in managing people at different development stages with flexible leadership styles with the goal of optimal employee motivation, resulting in improved process and business performance. Attendees will learn basic diagnosis of development level and the importance of varying directive and supportive leadership behaviors. Personal and business examples will be provided to illustrate this model.