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Can Behavior Change Training Really Reinforce Positive Behavior?

ELI, Inc. November 19, 2015 No Comments

An effective behavior change training solution should reduce incivility and reinforce positive behavior. It sounds like a practical plan, but how can you make sure your training is really changing behavior? At ELI®, we have identified four necessary components for achieving true and lasting behavioral change: Awareness of the behavior that needs to be changed Motivation to change that behavior An interactive and memorable training

Practical ways to improve employee behavior

ELI, Inc. November 12, 2015 No Comments

Every organization has its share of poor-performing employees and those who violate company standards. While every incident can not be prevented, it is possible to minimize the occurrences. Here are three practical tips on how to improve employee behavior and attitude: Have values and communicate them For employees to follow the company’s standards, they must first understand what is expected. After all, how can they

How much is the culture vacuum costing your company?

ELI, Inc. November 5, 2015 No Comments

Most companies have values and mission statements, but many times there is a disconnect between what’s posted on the break room wall and the actual culture. Have you ever stopped to think about how your company’s culture was created, how it evolved, or what it looks like now? It may not be at the top of your to-do list, but understanding your culture could potentially

Practical Ways To Measure The Effectiveness of Employee Training

ELI, Inc. October 22, 2015 No Comments

Effective training is a smart way to change behavior, but how can you know if the training is effective? At ELI, we’ve identified several sources of information that you can use to measure the impact your employee training program has on your organization. Take a look… Employee Engagement Surveys Employee Engagement Surveys can provide a realistic measure of how well your training is working. If

What do icebergs and your company's behavior have in common?

ELI, Inc. October 15, 2015 No Comments

When it comes to behavior within your organization, think of illegal actions as the tip of the iceberg. Illegal behavior accounts for the 1-3% of bad behavior that rises to the surface and is often perceived as a relevant threat to the organization. But what lurks below the surface? What about the other 97-99% of bad behavior? It may not be illegal, but inappropriate behavior

Why your training should do more than “check the box”

ELI, Inc. October 8, 2015 No Comments

What is the purpose of your training program? It’s probably not a question you ask yourself often, but the answer is an important one. The way in which you view your training program will result in countless decisions that have far-reaching effects. What is Check-the-Box Training? With check-the-box training, you’re operating with a defensive mindset from the start. Most companies use their employee training program

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Can Behavior Change Training Really Reinforce Positive Behavior?

Practical ways to improve employee behavior

How much is the culture vacuum costing your company?

Practical Ways To Measure The Effectiveness of Employee Training

What do icebergs and your company's behavior have in common?

Why your training should do more than “check the box”