Tim Schoonover

President & CEO

OI Partners Promark Company

513-768-6506

tschoonover@oipartners.net

All of us at

OI Partners Promark Company

 wish you a

Happy Thanksgiving. 

Hello Friends,

Wow!  We sure are living in the midst of some very challenging financial times! Many major industry segments have initiated retrenchments with thousands affected by reductions in force. This month, we present articles that will be valuable as each of us copes with changing organizational issues. Putting the proper communication channels in place, including taking time to have conversations with employees, will strengthen relationships and reemphasize to them the value they bring to the business, even when times are tough. It is important during these times, to communicate effectively to bolster morale, manage any organizational dysfunctions and strengthen teams and employee relationships.

All of us at OI Partners Promark Company wish you a Blessed Thanksgiving!
 

Sincerely,
Tim

Timothy H. Schoonover
OI Partners Promark Company

Team Dynamics: How to Deal with a Passive-Aggressive Culture

Many companies and organizations are challenged by a "Passive-Aggressive Culture." It's defined by a congenial, compliant attitude that is devoid of accountability. Here we provide six keys steps to turning a passive-aggressive atmosphere into a proactive, results-driven environment.

Employee Relationships: Workplace Communications Critical in Good Times and Bad

In the current trying economic times, it's critical that employers adopt a communication plan that keeps employee anxiety and tension at a minimum. Putting the right tools into place will help assuage worries and reassure workers of their value in the organization.

Teambuilding: 10 Tips to Improve Team Focus, Morale and Results

If you're serious about improving your team's performance, then every year plan and schedule time for each of the following activities. We offer some simple ideas and activities to bring your team on board, keep them focused and prevent many of the problems that undermine a team's ability to perform.

Team Formation and Development: Team Dynamics

Team dynamics or roles are important concepts to wrap your head around. Not understanding the dynamic of teams can put you behind the eight ball and result in you scratching and losing the game. Here are some ideas on ways to get in front of the eight ball and keep your dignity, respect and maybe even your job.

The Importance of Having Dynamic Relationships in the Workplace

The workplace should be about working together rather than competition.  Everyone in the organization must strive to make the workplace one in which supportive, non-competitive relationships can flourish and group goals are met. We provide some examples of specific steps individuals can take to make sure good working relationships survive at work.