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Category Archives: Communication
Musical Chairs – The Employment Outlook for 2011
In March of 2010 I posted an article about the impending turnover tsunami that we will see as the recovery builds momentum. I said that your best people are updating their resumes right now, and that as a manager now … Continue reading
The Secret to Success
Everyone wants to be successful right? Or more accurately, no one wants to fail. But how can you find success in your life, your job, or anywhere else? The answer is simple. Love what you do. There’s nothing that will … Continue reading
Posted in Building Relationships, Communication, General, leadership, Motivation, Team Building
Tagged Basics, Communication, Inspiration, leadership, Life, management, Motivation, Team
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10,000 Ways to be Wrong
“I haven’t failed, I’ve found 10,000 ways that don’t work.” ~Thomas Edison What he didn’t say is how long it took him to get through those 10,000 wrong answers. Being wrong (or finding a way that doesn’t work) isn’t a … Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Conflict Management, General
Tagged Basics, challenge, Confidence, effectiveness, Fear of Failure, incentives, management, Tools
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A Professional What?
Be professional – you know you’ve heard it – probably from a mentor, a parent, or a manager. And it’s pretty good career advice… if you know what it means. The challenge is that professionalism means different things to different … Continue reading
Posted in Building Relationships, Communication, General, leadership
Tagged Basics, Building Relationships, Communication, culture, jargon, management, Self Evaluation, trust
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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
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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Communicating at All Levels of the Organization
When you launch a new initiative with your team, do you use the same presentation you used when you talked to the management team? Don’t! Different levels of the organization want and need different information so be sure you are customizing your communication to your audience. Here are some focus points for each group Continue reading
Posted in Building Relationships, Calculating ROI, Communication, General, leadership, Motivation, Prioritization, Setting Goals, Staff Development, Team Building, Transition to Management
Tagged Alignment, Basics, Building Relationships, Business Justification, Communication, effectiveness, Get Started, Goals, leadership, management, Management Tip, Team, Tools, trust
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