1. Best Practices for Building a Productive Work Environment: A Human Resources Perspective Tim Delmont, Director Center for Human Resource Development 200 Donhowe, 612-626-0774 t-delm@umn.edu Human Resources Office of

2. Human Resources Office of “Organizational culture…consists of the basic assumptions and beliefs shared by members of an organization, including preferred norms, dominant values, “rules of the game,” and climate.” Organizational Culture Edgar Schein, Organizational culture and leadership: A dynamic view (1987)

3. Human Resources Office of How might a chair create a productive, humane department culture?

4. Human Resources Office of What can you do to motivate the performance of employees?

5. Human Resources Office of How can you survive – and prosper – in your position as chair?