Category Archives: Management Skills

To See the Future, Think Both/And

Daniel Burrus — November 25, 2018 Follow @DanielBurrus — November 25, 2018 Whenever a new game-changing technology is introduced, our instinct is to assume that the current technology we are using will quickly become obsolete and will vanish from our use. History has shown that the hottest new breakthrough technologies do not necessarily replace older … Continue reading To See the Future, Think Both/And →

How to Manage Both Projects and People Effectively

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Melissa Ingold — November 10, 2018 Follow @timefreedombiz — November 10, 2018 rawpixel / Pixabay Working with contractors can be a balancing act. You certainly don’t want to become an obnoxious micromanager, but you still need to stay informed about team member progress. The ultimate goal may be to put your freelancers on autopilot, but … Continue reading How to Manage Both Projects and People Effectively →

What You Should Do If You See Your Boss Is in Trouble

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Liz Kislik — November 6, 2018 Follow @lizkislik — November 6, 2018 It’s a boss’s job to provide employees with direction and guidance, ensuring effective performance and development. That includes keeping employees safe within the organization and helping them do well, for their own sake and to ensure the team, gets a good return on … Continue reading What You Should Do If You See Your Boss Is in Trouble →

Managing a Balanced Scorecard In Excel Vs. Software

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Ted K. Jackson — November 5, 2018 Follow @clearpointstrat — November 5, 2018 Creating a Balanced Scorecard for your organization is a smart, strategic move. Its takes work and thought and planning that can make you feel like you climbed a mountain once it’s complete. But you can’t stop ascending now. Figuring out how to … Continue reading Managing a Balanced Scorecard In Excel Vs. Software →

Are You Ready for More Responsibilities?

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Rick Goodman — November 2, 2018 Follow @DrRickGoodman — November 2, 2018 Pexels / Pixabay As you climb the corporate ladder, sooner or later you have to take on some additional responsibilities. You’re not going to get a better title or a bigger office without proving that you can handle more projects, more direct reports, … Continue reading Are You Ready for More Responsibilities? →

How To Be a Better Manager of Yourself

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Deanna Ritchie — October 30, 2018 — October 30, 2018 geralt / Pixabay Whether you are a manager over a lot of people or only a handful — you want to be the best you can be. One way to assure excellence in management is to keep-up on building a system of management for yourself. … Continue reading How To Be a Better Manager of Yourself →

Stop Being a Micromanager Today

Management Skills

Rick Goodman — October 29, 2018 Follow @DrRickGoodman — October 29, 2018 There’s a question I like to ask young leaders: What kind of person do you enjoy working for? In other words, who’s your ideal boss? You might be surprised at how often I get the same answer. “Someone who’s not a micromanager,” people … Continue reading Stop Being a Micromanager Today →

How to Tell When You Have a Controlling Boss

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Rick Goodman — October 25, 2018 Follow @DrRickGoodman — October 25, 2018 Do you have a controlling boss or do you have a boss that cares? It’s good to have a boss who cares—a boss who seems invested not just in your day to day performance, but in your career development, too. It’s not so … Continue reading How to Tell When You Have a Controlling Boss →

The Fine Art of the Followup

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Sneha Mittal — October 26, 2018 Follow @genes_recoded — October 26, 2018 Every successful business owner wants to have a strong professional network. Attending one networking event is not enough to build the popularity of your business. You need to attend several events and build strong relationships with those you meet to make people feel … Continue reading The Fine Art of the Followup →

Why Delegation is So Hard (And What to Do About It)

Management Skills

Imagine saving 150 to 700 hours a year… Delegation is harder than it looks, but it’ll pay off for you and your agency. “Just delegate more.” That trope doesn’t help—you already know you’re ‘supposed’ to delegate, but it’s hard to actually do it. Today, we’ll look at why delegation is hard (hint: it’s actually 15+ … Continue reading Why Delegation is So Hard (And What to Do About It) →