Dr. Ethan Burris, PhD
Professor of Management, McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Ethan Burris, PhD, is a professor of management at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he is also the department chair and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Ethics. Dr. Burris’ research pioneered the idea and analysis of employee voice, and his work has been published in several prestigious journals, including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, and Journal of Applied Psychology. Dr. Burris and his work have also been featured in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
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Institutionalizing a culture of voice is worthwhile so that people feel not only comfortable and free and safe to speak up, but they actually voice opinions that lead to changes, improvements, and innovations.
Flight Template Series: Creating a Culture of Voice
Institute a Culture of Voice
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Dr. Burris’ research concludes that organizations with cultures of voice have higher rates of productivity, retention, and employee happiness, and efficacy is critical to creating this environment. In other words, instances of employee voice must be followed by action from leadership, which can include implementation, acknowledgement, or feedback on the ideas shared. Reliable, active responses from leadership reinforce the idea that employee voices matters, creating a culture of open communication and enhanced innovation. This flight will help you identify ways to build that culture.
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Action plans to implement the most-supported suggestions from team members
Ideas on how to better receive and support employee voice