I’m talking shop. Again. But, this is different. And, I am going to spill the tea on a new managerial technique that encourages employee engagement. (Pause) Don’t worry, though. I’m still angry. However, this ‘initiative’ is kinda fun – when you spin it. Trust me.
A few months back, I walked into the break room. Plastered all over the walls were these handwritten ‘notes’. Apparently, a new series of staff meetings started. The goal was to get the proverbial ‘pulse’ on what employees were thinking and feedback about customer issues. Oh, and how to fix both. Yikes, ugh, and oh, it will never happen were my initial thoughts. Thankfully, I am not required to attend. There’s an implied understanding that my opinions are better left unsaid. Or, blogged about.
As I glanced around the room, I noticed a consistent ‘theme’. Every subject was presented as a question. Each question started with an IWIK . “WTF is IWIK?” I wondered.
Intrigued, I questioned a fellow dark sider who WAS required to attend. IWIK means I Wish I Knew. Furthermore, a (W) is often included because the majority of the questions continue with the word Why.
example – IWIKW all the tress change in the Fall?
Then, the floor opens to ‘conversation’ in an attempt to engage employees to answer the proposed question.
So happy it’s above my pay grade to attend.
To embrace my postal essence, I decided to do a Random Nonsense version. Since this is my first attempt to answer burning questions of the universe, I will keep it light and only include one unfortunate work related issue.
IWIKW … one side of the road entering my subdivision has less snow pack than the other side?
According to unsubstantiated sources, tires are cold whenever a car leaves the subdivision. On return, the heated rubber gradually melts the snow on that corresponding side of the road.
IWIKW … the store manager is more concerned about receipt survey scores than employee safety.
He is an insensitive douchebag. Why else? Now more than ever considering recent, tragic events. (Briefly – at a North Carolina competitor, a disgruntled customer shot two pharmacy personnel – point blank.)
A young co-worker/technician voiced her concern about what safety measures could be implemented locally. Instead of being empathetic to said concerns, his response was “how will that help our receipt survey total?“
Once again, I’m thankful I was not there. I would have definitely engaged in more than conversation.
IWIKW … award shows have such a difficult time securing high profile hosts/entertainers?
First and foremost, no one can please everyone. Someone is going to be offended. That alone negatively impacts performance. Adam Levine performed with Big Boi who arrived ‘on stage’ in a convertible Cadillac Superbowl Sunday. Neither collaborated previously. So, consequently the result is going to be kinda’ awkward. Moreover, social media and critics suck. In most cases, everyone that posts negative shade has probably never done anything imilar in their lives.
Lastly, and because I’m getting a bit too serious, I decided to close with something way fun.
IWIKW … my daughter has such good taste in music?
The answer is obvious, of course. She IS my daughter.
