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Does a humble manager boost engagement?

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Does a humble manager boost engagement? — SHR, Neuchâtel
Does a humble manager boost engagement? — SHR, Neuchâtel

Does a humble manager boost engagement? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Owens, Johnson and Mitchell (2013, Organization Science): more engagement, less turnover.

The limit

Correlational. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Does a humble manager boost engagement? — SHR, Neuchâtel — Neuchâtel
Does a humble manager boost engagement? — SHR, Neuchâtel — Neuchâtel

Practical check in Neuchâtel

Tell your manager what helps. To go further: explore the Building an Effective Relationship with Your Manager training in Neuchâtel, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Building an Effective Relationship with Your Manager in Neuchâtel

Building an Effective Relationship with Your Manager training in Neuchâtel — in practice
Building an Effective Relationship with Your Manager training in Neuchâtel — in practice
Building an Effective Relationship with Your Manager training in Neuchâtel — hands-on workshop
Building an Effective Relationship with Your Manager training in Neuchâtel — hands-on workshop
Building an Effective Relationship with Your Manager training in Neuchâtel — on the ground
Building an Effective Relationship with Your Manager training in Neuchâtel — on the ground

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