Christiaan Verwijs — January 9, 2020 Do you frequently find yourself in Sprint Reviews that only consist of a PowerPoint presentation? Or entirely without users, customers and other stakeholders present? Or bored out of your wits because it keeps turning into a huge group conversation where people talk over others or keep revisiting topics that … Continue reading Create a More Engaging Sprint Review With This String of Liberating Structures
Don Dalrymple — January 3, 2020 Follow @dondalrymple Photo by Oleg Magni on Pexels.com Most things don’t work out. And that is the raw reality of business and entrepreneurship. All those people who were excited and did not call you back are just part of the flow of dealmaking. All those promising projects that did … Continue reading You Only Have to be Right Once
Maranda Dziekonski — December 30, 2019 Follow @marandasays Congratulations! You have been promoted and are now a manager for the first time. The learning curve on how to manage people can be steep. However, with an open mind, open heart, and constant curiosity, you will overcome. You will find that everyone has opinions on how … Continue reading 5 Mistakes Managers Should Avoid
JoAnn Corley — December 24, 2019 Follow @joann corley I’m here to tell ya today – managing people does not have to be complicated…once you recognize and understand 1 simple human truth. If you meet some basic, core human needs, people will willingly contribute (aka perform). Managing is a Human ExperienceFor the moment, suspend your … Continue reading Did You Know That Being a Good Manager is Really Simple?
Jeanne Hardy — December 17, 2019 Follow @creativebizinc Tumisu / Pixabay When it comes to personnel, two of the trickiest aspects to manage successfully are hiring and onboarding. Hiring a bad candidate can often be extremely costly to a company (some say it’s even worse than not hiring anyone at all) in terms of lost … Continue reading Mastering Management: Hiring and Onboarding for Success
George Konidis — December 12, 2019 Startups across all industries are facing a revolutionary change in the landscape they operate in. As their venture grows, most startup founders find that they are spreading themselves too thin, managing the nitty-gritty of their business. In such cases, hiring a C-level employee makes complete sense as it reduces … Continue reading 4 Best Practices for Hiring Senior Management for Your Startup
Alexander Porter — December 8, 2019 Follow @SearchItSocial Are you looking to grow your business in 2020? If you answered’ yes’ then you’ve got a winner’s mindset. But here’s the downside, odds are your competition all said ‘yes’ to the same question. So, what’s the one thing that can help you overcome your rivals and … Continue reading Why Delegating is the #1 Way to Grow Your Business
Paul Keijzer — December 6, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer We all want happy-go-lucky, nice and jolly bosses. No one wants to work for a snob. More often than not employees quit because of the ineffectiveness of the leaders at an organization. It is especially when it comes to leadership skills that you look up to your … Continue reading 4 Powerful Reasons Why You Should Work for a Tough Boss
Renzo Costarella — December 3, 2019 Being your own boss — whether if you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or small business owner — is the ultimate dream. You get to do what you love, set your own schedule, and create your own lifestyle. At the same time, you’re solely responsible for the progress, goal setting, and … Continue reading 15 Ways to Stay Motivated When You’re the Boss
Annie Jones — November 13, 2019 Follow @rockcandymedia I tell my employees “I’ve been an employee longer than I’ve been a CEO,” and it still rings true as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary this year. As an employee in the dot.com craze, I still remember conversing with other employees on how our bosses were … Continue reading The Best CEOs Are Delusional, and You Want Them to Be
