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2018 Latino Book & Family Festival
Join me on September 15, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the 2018 North San Diego County Latino Book & Family Festival. Proudly presented by Edward James Olmos and Latino Literacy Now at Mira Costa College in Oceanside, California, this free event will feature keynote speakers, authors, entertainment, and other[…]
Supportive Accountability: How to Inspire People and Improve Performance
About the Book Through a mix of stories, actionable tips, and tools, Supportive Accountability teaches managers and supervisors how to master the art of supportive leadership, promote accountability, and document skillfully. Editorial Reviews “Although the book is about a business-related subject, the mix-and-match style of writing makes this a[…]
Money Doesn’t Buy Employee Motivation
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. The research conducted by Krüger and Rootman on seven elements of employee motivation concluded that, while financial rewards indeed motivate employees, they have the lowest influence on employee motivation compared to the six other elements studied. Thus, leaders should not focus on rewards alone to keep employees satisfied, motivated,[…]
Workplace Justice Influences Employee and Organizational Health
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. Fostering an environment of workplace justice is essential to promoting employee motivation, health and well-being and for maintaining a thriving organization. The Seven Elements of Employee Motivation In their study of over 400 small businesses, Krüger & Rootman focused on the following seven elements of employee motivation: […]
Developing Strong Leaders
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. Strong leaders are the cornerstone of employee engagement and motivation. Building strong leaders takes a significant investment of time, energy, and commitment, but the rewards are huge and yield tangible results. The Seven Elements of Employee Motivation In the last four posts, we reviewed the research conducted by[…]
The Science Behind Workplace Lighting
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. Great working conditions, including effective workplace lighting, increase employee motivation, productivity, and performance. The Seven Elements of Employee Motivation The research of Krüger & Rootman focused on the following seven elements of employee motivation: Interesting and Meaningful Work Employee Recognition and Feedback Employee Involvement (Empowerment) Working Conditions[…]
How Empowerment Sparks Performance
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. True empowerment gives employees the freedom and strength to look beyond the status quo and do great things for the organization. It motivates employees to be innovative and to champion organizational excellence. Seven Elements of Employee Motivation The research of Krüger & Rootman focused on the[…]
The Power of Employee Recognition
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. Employee recognition is a powerful tool for engaging employees, promoting great organizational performance, and achieving customer service excellence. It is a vital element that influences employee motivation. Seven Elements of Employee Motivation In the previous post, we reviewed the research conducted by Krüger & Rootman which focused[…]
Seven Elements of Employee Motivation
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. The ability to create an environment that motivates employees is a vital skill for managers and supervisors. Motivation is not a “one size fits all” proposition. Each employee is unique and requires an individualized approach. This uniqueness underscores the need to establish strong supervisor-employee relationships and to get[…]
Creating a High-Performance Work Culture
By Sylvia Melena, M.A. The research is clear. An organization’s work culture impacts performance outcomes. Decades of research demonstrates that organizations that achieve and sustain performance excellence have the following characteristics ingrained into their work cultures: Vision – They have leaders who effectively articulate the organization’s vision and mission. They[…]
MELENA CONSULTING GROUP
Melena Consulting Group is California corporation specializing in leadership and management talent development and consulting. The company helps businesses and organizations strengthen their leadership and management capabilities, create great workplaces, and improve performance.
We design, customize and deliver research-based leadership, management, and workplace training and strategies to improve individual and organizational performance. Our work inspires and equips leaders and their employees to transform their workplaces and achieve results.
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Sylvia has a Master of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies and over 14 years' experience in middle, senior, and executive management. She has led individuals, small teams, and entire workforces into notable performance improvement. She has also coached, developed, and trained hundreds of seasoned and emerging managers and supervisors.
