Steve DiGioia August 7, 2020 Many times, we managers think we have all the answers, that we know it all, and our way is the one correct way to do things. After all, we’re management, and our ideas are always better. But that’s not the case. The employees who do the job each day usually … Continue reading Management’s Ideas Are Always Better
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Fun at Work: 5 Tips to Managers
Mrinmoy Rabha July 16, 2020 Whenever we talk about having fun, we hardly associate our workplaces with it. Nobody thinks that workplaces would be a place to have fun. On the contrary, when we talk about work, we only think about all the projects and the job that needs to be taken care of. Well, … Continue reading Fun at Work: 5 Tips to Managers
Upward Management Strategies for Remote Employees
Stefan Palios July 6, 2020 Upward management – the concept of “managing” your boss – is most often talked about in an office context. Advice will range from how to crush your 1-on-1’s to looking productive when your boss walks by. But what about upward management for remote employees? When you don’t have the physical … Continue reading Upward Management Strategies for Remote Employees
How to Manage Employees Who Do Not Want to be Managed
Paul Keijzer June 27, 2020 For the most part, your team is great. You have built a workplace culture where people like to collaborate and share ideas. But there are some employees who are plain difficult to manage. From the brilliant loner who repels collaborating with other team members to the Mr. Know-it-all who thinks … Continue reading How to Manage Employees Who Do Not Want to be Managed
Succession Issues? The Management Buy-out Solution
Ali Robertson — June 12, 2020 For many owners, the thought of selling their business is a painful one. After years of building up the business from scratch, it is a difficult decision to pass over the reins to someone else. Other than the obvious emotional issues around selling your business, there are numerous other … Continue reading Succession Issues? The Management Buy-out Solution
Promoted From Peer to Leader? 4 Ways to Make a Smooth Transition
Paul Keijzer — June 12, 2020 Becoming the boss is an exciting transition, but it can be a tricky one – and if you’re making a move from being a peer to leader, just the thought of managing your office buddies can be nerve-wracking. This is because workplace friendships take a completely different turn when … Continue reading Promoted From Peer to Leader? 4 Ways to Make a Smooth Transition
The High Cost of a Bad Manager
Kristin Zhivago — May 15, 2020 There are good managers and there are bad managers. People working for managers know perfectly well which type of manager they are working for, usually within the first couple of days. Too many people end up putting up with the bad manager, for too long, for what seem like … Continue reading The High Cost of a Bad Manager
Managing Work Stress in a Changing World
Bobi Seredich — May 15, 2020 These last few months have shown us how quickly our world can change. The ability to be adaptable and flexible has taken on a new perspective. Information, plans, teams, and customers have shifted at a dizzying pace, accompanied by a higher level of fear and anxiety. Managing work stress … Continue reading Managing Work Stress in a Changing World
Complaining is Bad for Your Company, According to Science
Albert Costill — April 23, 2020 We’re all guilty of complaining from time-to-time. And, in some situations, that’s not a bad thing. “Complaining allows us to achieve desired outcomes such as sympathy and attention,” says Robin Kowalski, a psychology professor at Clemson University. “The truth is, everybody does it.” But, the constant complaining. No one … Continue reading Complaining is Bad for Your Company, According to Science
Insights from a First-time CEO
Aaron Burcell — April 1, 2020 I am a Silicon Valley veteran, and I’ve been around more blocks than I care to admit. I’ve spent the past 20-something years growing video start-ups. And now, I am the CEO of a venture-backed startup that helps businesses gather customer insights informing product development, UX design and go-to-market … Continue reading Insights from a First-time CEO
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