Can You Skip Email For One Day?
Wednesday November 29, 2006
There is growing concern that over dependence on email is hurting communications, slowing down formerly agile companies, and reducing innovation. The MSN Money article Just say no . . . ... Read More
People Work For People Not Companies
Monday November 27, 2006
It is a well know fact in our business that people work for "bosses" not for "companies", so the latest research should not come as a surprise. The Seattle Times ... Read More
Holiday Shopping From Work
Friday November 24, 2006
The day after Thanksgiving poses a policy question for managers. It is the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season in the US. There is a growing trend toward online ... Read More
Thanksgiving in the US
Wednesday November 22, 2006
Tomorrow we celebrate the Thanksgiving Day holiday in the US. Most offices and other workplaces are closed, many for the next four days. It gives us an opportunity to get ... Read More
Saying No To Your Boss
Monday November 20, 2006
Sometimes, as a manager the most valuable thing you can do for your boss is to say no. Many managers are afraid to do it for fear of losing their ... Read More
The Toxic Boss Syndrome
Saturday November 18, 2006
We all know them. The supervisor who constantly berates their people. The team leader who creates division within the group instead of harmony. The manager who condescends to talk to ... Read More
Listening Is A Vital Management Skill
Thursday November 16, 2006
It is important to be able to communicate clearly, to be able to convey information to others. As managers, we have to do this throughout the day. However, it is ... Read More
Don't Multi-task When You Can Use Chunking
Monday November 13, 2006
Do you multi-task at work? Do you think that helps you get more done? It does not. You can actually be more productive by chunking rather than multi-tasking. The name ... Read More
Should We Spend Our Lives At Work?
Friday November 10, 2006
It is easy to get wrapped up in what's going on at work and get totally focused on your job. However, it is very important for managers to maintain a ... Read More
Should We Spend The Time?
Wednesday November 8, 2006
In our rush to save time we sometimes waste even more time. One major time waster in business today is sloppy, poorly-written emails that require follow-up with additional emails or ... Read More
Should We Spend The Money?
Monday November 6, 2006
Managers are often faced with hard financial decisions. Is the cost of a new production machine justified by the benefit received? Is it cheaper to buy a customer management software ... Read More
Make Meetings More Productive
Thursday November 2, 2006
The one daily activity that seems to consume most of a manager's time is attending meetings. Some meetings you won't be able to get out of. For example, if your ... Read More
Dealing With Difficult Employees
Wednesday November 1, 2006
Many new managers, and even a few experienced managers, struggle with difficult employees from time to time. It can be hard to remember what you are trying to get done ... Read More