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Author Archives: Katy
Seeing the Other Side
When I was 17 my car broke down on the side of the Mass Pike out in the middle of nowhere. This was many long years ago before cell phones (shortly after the earth cooled – I know…) so I … Continue reading
Posted in Conflict Management, General, leadership, Motivation, Team Building
Tagged Basics, challenge, Confidence, crisis management, Fear of Failure, leadership, managing conflict
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Compromise…
Last week I was out scouring the internet looking for the exact words (and source) of the quote about a good compromise making everyone unhappy. Not only did I find multiple versions and sources of it, but I found something … Continue reading
Is a College Degree the Right Credential for Business?
As a manager I spent a fair amount of time hiring and training entry level candidates. In the tech world we are not as picky about college degrees as in some other industries because technical skills can be acquired through … Continue reading
Posted in General, Hiring, leadership, Staff Development, Technical Management
Tagged Communication, education, Hiring, IT Management, Promotion
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Great Review of Survive Your Promotion!
Midwest Book Review has released their review of the book – you can check it out here or on Amazon’s listing for the book itself. Here’s what they said: A new job comes with a higher paycheck, but there’s also … Continue reading
Which Way is Bermuda?
People are always looking for better ways to figure out how to focus on what’s important and how to eliminate some of the many distractions that suck away time. Here’s an example of how a vision or mission can help you prioritize your time. Continue reading
Posted in leadership, Prioritization, Setting Goals, Time Management
Tagged effectiveness, Goals, leadership, management, Management Tip, Motivation, Time Management
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Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Management Team?
Communicating with management can be challenging. Find out how to deliver your message for maximum effect. Continue reading
As Promised – Very Long Post on Managing Remote Teams
Strategies for managing remote teams – a discussion of the benefits and pitfalls of implementing a flexible work environment. Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Delegation, General, leadership, Staff Development, Team Building, Technical Management, Tools
Tagged Communication, IT Management, management, Remote Teams, Team, Time Management, Tools
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A Different Kind of Rowe
So yesterday I talked about the ROWE as in Results Only Work Environment. And today I was really going to post a very long article on managing a remote work force. But then I came across this video by Mike Rowe speaking at TED on work, being wrong, and valuing information from the source. Continue reading
Posted in Building Relationships, Communication, General, leadership, Motivation
Tagged challenge, Communication, Confidence, Inspiration, leadership, Life, management, ROWE
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Row Row ROWE Your Team
In 2007 Best Buy implemented a Results Only Work Environment or ROWE. They took the bold step of allowing their employees to work when they wanted, where they wanted, and to measure only the results and not the time spent in the office. The result? 40% more productivity, and a 90% reduction in voluntary turnover. Is a ROWE for you? Continue reading
Posted in Building Relationships, Coaching, Communication, Delegation, General, leadership, Motivation, Rewards and Incentives, Setting Goals, Staff Development, Team Building, Technical Management
Tagged challenge, Communication, effectiveness, Goals, IT Management, leadership, management, ROWE, Self Evaluation, Team, Time Management, trust
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Finding Your Confidence
Leadership and confidence go together like coffee and doughnuts. No one lines up to follow insecure people, and those who project confidence seem to draw followers like moths to the flame. But how do you develop and project confidence when you’re brand new at something? It may seem like an odd place to draw inspiration but try taking a page out of Cher’s book. Continue reading
Posted in General, leadership, Motivation, Staff Development, Transition to Management
Tagged Basics, challenge, Confidence, Get Started, leadership, Life, Self Evaluation, trust
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