Another Brilliant one from Academy Learning Management.
Put eight monkeys in a room. In the middle of the room is a ladder, leading
to a bunch of bananas hanging from a hook on the ceiling. Each time a monkey
tries to climb the ladder, all the monkeys are sprayed with ice water, which
makes them miserable.
Soon enough, whenever a monkey attempts to climb the ladder, all of the
other monkeys, not wanting to be sprayed, set upon him and beat him up.
Soon, none of the eight monkeys ever attempts to climb the ladder. One of
the original monkeys is then removed, and a new monkey is put in the room.
Seeing the bananas and the ladder, he wonders why none of the other monkeys
are doing the obvious, but, undaunted, he immediately begins to climb the
ladder. All the other monkeys fall upon him and beat him silly.
He has no idea why. However, he no longer attempts to climb the ladder.
A second original monkey is removed and replaced. The newcomer again
attempts to climb the ladder, but all the other monkeys hammer the crap out
of him. This includes the previous new monkey, who, grateful that he's not
on the receiving end this time, participates in the beating because all the
other monkeys are doing it. However, he has no idea why he's attacking the
new monkey.
One by one, all the original monkeys are replaced. Eight new monkeys are now
in the room. None of them have ever been sprayed by ice water. None of them
attempt to climb the ladder.
All of them will enthusiastically beat up any new monkey who tries, without
having any idea why.
AND THAT'S HOW ANY COMPANY'S POLICIES/PROCESS GET ESTABLISHED!!!!!!
From India, Hyderabad
40Put eight monkeys in a room. In the middle of the room is a ladder, leading
to a bunch of bananas hanging from a hook on the ceiling. Each time a monkey
tries to climb the ladder, all the monkeys are sprayed with ice water, which
makes them miserable.
Soon enough, whenever a monkey attempts to climb the ladder, all of the
other monkeys, not wanting to be sprayed, set upon him and beat him up.
Soon, none of the eight monkeys ever attempts to climb the ladder. One of
the original monkeys is then removed, and a new monkey is put in the room.
Seeing the bananas and the ladder, he wonders why none of the other monkeys
are doing the obvious, but, undaunted, he immediately begins to climb the
ladder. All the other monkeys fall upon him and beat him silly.
He has no idea why. However, he no longer attempts to climb the ladder.
A second original monkey is removed and replaced. The newcomer again
attempts to climb the ladder, but all the other monkeys hammer the crap out
of him. This includes the previous new monkey, who, grateful that he's not
on the receiving end this time, participates in the beating because all the
other monkeys are doing it. However, he has no idea why he's attacking the
new monkey.
One by one, all the original monkeys are replaced. Eight new monkeys are now
in the room. None of them have ever been sprayed by ice water. None of them
attempt to climb the ladder.
All of them will enthusiastically beat up any new monkey who tries, without
having any idea why.
AND THAT'S HOW ANY COMPANY'S POLICIES/PROCESS GET ESTABLISHED!!!!!!
From India, Hyderabad
80% of Workplace Conflicts can be Solved by Effective Communication
Introduction
Well, don't go by the phrase "Effective Communication" in the title of the article, we are not going to discuss things like types of communication, communication cycle, channels of communication, barriers in effective communication or other related things.
Did you ever realize that 80% of your problems be it at professional front or personal front, could be solved by "Effective Communication" or "Proper Communication"? Yes, it can. A "Proper Communication" or "Effective Communication" can give solution for most of your problems; can give answers for most of your questions; can help in clearing many misunderstanding.
Why we don't communicate?
We don't communicate because of any of the following reasons: 1) We are Shy.
2) We have fear. (Fear of Rejection…fear of getting hurt…fear of hurting someone…fear of losing someone)
3) Ego (Why Should I?)
4) Arrogance (I know everything)
5) Ignorance (I don't need that)
6) I am elder or senior or bigger or having more experience.
7) Presumptions or assumptions
You can read the complete article at
http://?80%-of-Workplace-Conflicts-c...tion&id=336632
We take people for guaranteed. We start believing that the other person is aware of everything and such presumptions actually create lots of confusion…lots of misunderstandings and hamper our "need to communicate".
How it can help?
"Effective Communication" can help us in more than one way:
We talk about generation gap between parents and child
We discuss about performance issues between boss and his sub-ordinates
We also talk about misunderstandings between spouses
Most of the time such "generation gap", "Lack of Performance Management", "Misunderstandings" are caused by "no communication" or very little communication.
I agree that "Silence is Gold" but then "Speech is Platinum". You may argue that silence is also one of the modes for communication, but do you have time to understand that silence. Have you ever wondered why we "Human Beings" have been given this dual power of thinking and speaking? We all are running…from house to office to home; to grow faster; running to chase our dreams and it is always from bigger to biggest; and for that we are also traveling…working for 18-20 hours in a day. We don't even care for those who are not bale to match with our pace be it anybody. In such a pace-filled life…do you have time to understand the "Silence of the person"?
We have so many mediums to communicate…mobile or hand phone (we can speak to anybody or message) anybody, anywhere, anytime; we have Internet can send e-mails…but still we don't communicate.
Few days back in our HR-Community we were discussing about "Why people hate HR-Professionals" ( You can read the complete article at: <link outdated-removed> ?Making-HR...the-Most-Lovable -Profession&id=326894 ) … one major reason for that is…"HR People don't Communicate Effectively". We were also discussing about our "Failure in implementing Performance Management System" ( You can read the complete article at: ?When -Expectations-Are-Not-Clear! &id=37225) …again the reason is "Lack of Proper Communication". We also had discussion on "Human Relations" (You can read the complete article at <link outdated-removed> ?Human-Relations:-Relations-We -Dont-Want-To-Talk-About&id =322393 ) and there also the main reason for failure of those relations is "Our inability to Communicate". Just…if we communicate properly we can solve all these problems. There are so many problems…you many concerns…so many queries…so many misunderstandings but just one solution…"Proper, Effective and Regular Communication".
Conclusion
Doesn't matter, how you communicate as long as you are able to communicate properly and able to send across your message and the other person is able to understand it. No one wants you to be a "Prolific Writer" or a "Great Speaker". Communicate in local language…regional language…national language or global language but communicate.
Most of the time we hear people arguing or giving justification by saying that "You never informed me"; "I don't have any information"; "Had you informed this to me then…"; " I am not aware of it" or other similar and related phrases.
You see…how important it is to communicate. Tomorrow, you should not think and say, "Had I…"
Think over it and do share your feedback and comments.
Stay in touch and take care.
With care and affection
Sanjeev Sharma
(E-mail:
; 
)
(Blog: http://sanjeevhimachali.blogspot.com/ )
From India, Mumbai
Introduction
Well, don't go by the phrase "Effective Communication" in the title of the article, we are not going to discuss things like types of communication, communication cycle, channels of communication, barriers in effective communication or other related things.
Did you ever realize that 80% of your problems be it at professional front or personal front, could be solved by "Effective Communication" or "Proper Communication"? Yes, it can. A "Proper Communication" or "Effective Communication" can give solution for most of your problems; can give answers for most of your questions; can help in clearing many misunderstanding.
Why we don't communicate?
We don't communicate because of any of the following reasons: 1) We are Shy.
2) We have fear. (Fear of Rejection…fear of getting hurt…fear of hurting someone…fear of losing someone)
3) Ego (Why Should I?)
4) Arrogance (I know everything)
5) Ignorance (I don't need that)
6) I am elder or senior or bigger or having more experience.
7) Presumptions or assumptions
You can read the complete article at
http://?80%-of-Workplace-Conflicts-c...tion&id=336632
We take people for guaranteed. We start believing that the other person is aware of everything and such presumptions actually create lots of confusion…lots of misunderstandings and hamper our "need to communicate".
How it can help?
"Effective Communication" can help us in more than one way:
We talk about generation gap between parents and child
We discuss about performance issues between boss and his sub-ordinates
We also talk about misunderstandings between spouses
Most of the time such "generation gap", "Lack of Performance Management", "Misunderstandings" are caused by "no communication" or very little communication.
I agree that "Silence is Gold" but then "Speech is Platinum". You may argue that silence is also one of the modes for communication, but do you have time to understand that silence. Have you ever wondered why we "Human Beings" have been given this dual power of thinking and speaking? We all are running…from house to office to home; to grow faster; running to chase our dreams and it is always from bigger to biggest; and for that we are also traveling…working for 18-20 hours in a day. We don't even care for those who are not bale to match with our pace be it anybody. In such a pace-filled life…do you have time to understand the "Silence of the person"?
We have so many mediums to communicate…mobile or hand phone (we can speak to anybody or message) anybody, anywhere, anytime; we have Internet can send e-mails…but still we don't communicate.
Few days back in our HR-Community we were discussing about "Why people hate HR-Professionals" ( You can read the complete article at: <link outdated-removed> ?Making-HR...the-Most-Lovable -Profession&id=326894 ) … one major reason for that is…"HR People don't Communicate Effectively". We were also discussing about our "Failure in implementing Performance Management System" ( You can read the complete article at: ?When -Expectations-Are-Not-Clear! &id=37225) …again the reason is "Lack of Proper Communication". We also had discussion on "Human Relations" (You can read the complete article at <link outdated-removed> ?Human-Relations:-Relations-We -Dont-Want-To-Talk-About&id =322393 ) and there also the main reason for failure of those relations is "Our inability to Communicate". Just…if we communicate properly we can solve all these problems. There are so many problems…you many concerns…so many queries…so many misunderstandings but just one solution…"Proper, Effective and Regular Communication".
Conclusion
Doesn't matter, how you communicate as long as you are able to communicate properly and able to send across your message and the other person is able to understand it. No one wants you to be a "Prolific Writer" or a "Great Speaker". Communicate in local language…regional language…national language or global language but communicate.
Most of the time we hear people arguing or giving justification by saying that "You never informed me"; "I don't have any information"; "Had you informed this to me then…"; " I am not aware of it" or other similar and related phrases.
You see…how important it is to communicate. Tomorrow, you should not think and say, "Had I…"
Think over it and do share your feedback and comments.
Stay in touch and take care.
With care and affection
Sanjeev Sharma
(E-mail:
(Blog: http://sanjeevhimachali.blogspot.com/ )
From India, Mumbai
Hey Malleteasow,
In what ways you can say that this story depicts the way company policies are made and implemented.
Can you please be kind and elaborate this story in connection to making Policies??
I don't find any similarities with the story and making policies.
Cheers
Archna
From India, Delhi
In what ways you can say that this story depicts the way company policies are made and implemented.
Can you please be kind and elaborate this story in connection to making Policies??
I don't find any similarities with the story and making policies.
Cheers
Archna
From India, Delhi
Hi Archna,
Put yourself in a position where you reach a company which doesnt have set HR policies and procedures. Now, think of a situation, for eg. say does not carry is identity card to the company and has a hell lot of a problem reaching his seat. The employee didnt know that he had to carry his ID card daily. The HR realises this and now releases a policy of Workplace Necessities. One policy is established here.
Same way a lot others...
Got It...
Or Still Confused...
Regards,
Mallet.
From India, Hyderabad
Put yourself in a position where you reach a company which doesnt have set HR policies and procedures. Now, think of a situation, for eg. say does not carry is identity card to the company and has a hell lot of a problem reaching his seat. The employee didnt know that he had to carry his ID card daily. The HR realises this and now releases a policy of Workplace Necessities. One policy is established here.
Same way a lot others...
Got It...
Or Still Confused...
Regards,
Mallet.
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Archna,
When you say that you have done a lot of research on the policy manual, it means definitely you would have benchmarked companies in the same industry.I wanted to know how long did it take you to develop a that policy manual and any other approach you followed.
Regards,
Mallet.
From India, Hyderabad
When you say that you have done a lot of research on the policy manual, it means definitely you would have benchmarked companies in the same industry.I wanted to know how long did it take you to develop a that policy manual and any other approach you followed.
Regards,
Mallet.
From India, Hyderabad
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