October 28th, 2009
The only thing that stays the same in business is change
– and with the economy experiencing a major shakeup, every
day presents new challenges and opportunities. How managers adapt
to the changing horizon can make the difference between surviving
or...
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October 21st, 2009
Are you familiar with the Eddie Haskell character from the
“Leave It to Beaver” television show? His
character has become synonymous with a two-faced individual:
all smiles and yeses to authority, but quite the
trouble-maker...
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October 14th, 2009
Like it or not, all teams are potentially dysfunctional. This is
inevitable because they are made up of fallible, imperfect human
beings. From the basketball court to the executive suite, politics
and confusion are more the rule than the exception....
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October 7th, 2009
Before placing someone in the role of a supervisor or manager,
a few questions must be answered. Is the person you’re
promoting ready for the position? If not, are you willing to do
what it takes to equip that person for the job? If you answer
“no”...
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September 30th, 2009
Dear Joan:
I have an interesting situation in my department. My issue
involves a coworker in another area of the department – while
her work impacts my operational area directly, I am the manager now
responsible and accountable for...
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