How Can I Reprimand Without Them Hating Me?
Monday October 31, 2005
People make mistakes. It happens. Your job as a manager includes correcting mistakes and taking steps so that they don't happen in the future. That mean you need to tell ... Read More
If I Tell You, I'd Have to Shoot You
Friday October 28, 2005
If you are asked to sign a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA) as a condition of starting a new job, should you? Is an NDA a good way to protect your company's ... Read More
What Not To Wear
Wednesday October 26, 2005
If you are going to be having a Halloween party at the office as I recommended several weeks ago in Halloween At The Office, you may be wondering what costume ... Read More
Basic Guide to General Management
Monday October 24, 2005
Here is a page you can come back to when you want to learn about, or brush up on, the basics of general business management. It provides the specific information ... Read More
How To Give Positive Feedback
Friday October 21, 2005
Don't ever underestimate the power of positive feedback. We are quick to point out to someone when they make a mistake. Sometimes we forget to acknowledge them when they do ... Read More
Advice for Beginning Managers (and the rest of us too)
Wednesday October 19, 2005
Who better to offer tips and insight to someone just starting their management career than the seasoned professional manager. Here six management pros share their secrets. (The points they make ... Read More
Offshoring, Smart Business Or Shortsightedness?
Sunday October 16, 2005
Many people think offshoring, the practice of sending jobs overseas where they can be done more cheaply, is a problem unique to the US. That's not accurate. I recently have ... Read More
Delegate, Don't Just Dump
Friday October 14, 2005
Most managers don't know how to delegate. They hold on to tasks that others should be doing for them or they just dump those tasks onto subordinates. Both are wrong. ... Read More
Cross Training Makes Your Job Easier
Wednesday October 12, 2005
Today, I was discussing reorganization plans with another manager. We reached a fundamental agreement on what needs to be done and on how to do it. One of the benefits ... Read More
Pumpkins and Performance Management
Monday October 10, 2005
At the end of this month we celebrate Halloween in the US. Most businesses ignore it. Some prohibit it on religious grounds. Smart businesses embrace it as a team building ... Read More
Your biggest business challenge is your competition
Friday October 7, 2005
One of our Management Tips tells you:
Your biggest business challenge is your competition
They have to take your customers to survive or grow. How are they going to do that? How ... Read More
Ten Things To Do Today To Be A Better Manager
Wednesday October 5, 2005
Management is a skill that can be learned. You can improve as a manager by working every day to get better. Bookmark this page and come back every day for ... Read More
Should You Be A Manager?
Monday October 3, 2005
Like any other skill, some people are better at management than others. That's one of the reasons there are good mangers and there are bad managers. If you are thinking ... Read More