Tag Archives: Handle

How to Handle Your Workload as You Move Up in the Hierarchy

Liz Kislik October 30, 2020 A newly promoted client recently asked me about how to plan for her new job. One of her biggest worries was whether the people who report to her have the right talent, capacity, skills, potential, and drive to move into bigger roles themselves. She needs them to step up so … Continue reading How to Handle Your Workload as You Move Up in the Hierarchy →

Stay Motivated to Handle Mundane Work

Productivity

Max Palmer — March 13, 2020 I highly doubt that you wake-up in the morning excited about filling in spreadsheets, setting a budget, answering emails, or folding laundry. But not everything in life is exciting and we all have to do incredibly boring work out of necessity from time-to-time. The good news? There are ways … Continue reading Stay Motivated to Handle Mundane Work →

You Can’t Handle the Truth – Why Most Leaders Say They Want Their Businesses to Be Customer-Centric but Aren’t Willing to Take the First Step

Business Development

Christopher Brown — October 11, 2019 Follow @marketculture Creating a new business that endures over a long time is hard. We all know the statistics; 80 % of companies fail within the first 2-3 years. What separates the businesses that sustain from those that wither away? Customer obsession. These companies have found a problem worth … Continue reading You Can’t Handle the Truth – Why Most Leaders Say They Want Their Businesses to Be Customer-Centric but Aren’t Willing to Take the First Step →

7 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Workplace Pressure

Work Environment

Harvey Deutschendorf — September 27, 2019 Follow @theeiguy As the pace of change and automation in our workplaces continue to speed up, it is inevitable that the pressures and stressors will continue to rise. Most people feel this and are aware of this happening all around them in their organizations. According to a new Korn … Continue reading 7 Ways Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Workplace Pressure →

How to Handle Non Functional Requirements (NFRs)

Project Management

Chris Belknap — July 28, 2019 — July 28, 2019 When working with teams new to Scrum, one of the questions I usually ask is “What are your plans to describe non functional requirements (NFRs)?”. Typically the Product Owner already has a good handle on functional requirements (i.e. new product features), yet what about the … Continue reading How to Handle Non Functional Requirements (NFRs) →

How to Handle Invoice Disputes With Contractors

Invoice Management

Taylor Gordon — July 12, 2019 — July 12, 2019 Often clients are the ones questioning an invoice and initiating invoice disputes, but the scenario can also play out in reverse. Contractors may have questions or comments on what they can and can’t include on the invoice before they send it. Recently, I worked with … Continue reading How to Handle Invoice Disputes With Contractors →

How to Handle Becoming Your Coworkers’ Boss

Management Skills

Paul Keijzer — June 20, 2019 Follow @Paul_Keijzer — June 20, 2019 Moving up the ladder means managing your new role and status strategically – especially when it comes to your work friends. It is a moment of great pride and satisfaction when leadership recognizes your hard work and promotes you to a new level … Continue reading How to Handle Becoming Your Coworkers’ Boss →

How to Handle an Employee Raise Request in a Tight Labor Market

Employee Motivation

Andrej Kovacevic — June 7, 2019 Follow @andrejtl — June 7, 2019 Over the past few years, almost every developed economy has seen unemployment rates tumble to near-historic lows, and that’s creating no shortage of challenges for businesses trying to attract and retain the talent they need to thrive. For that reason, there has been … Continue reading How to Handle an Employee Raise Request in a Tight Labor Market →

How to Handle Invoice Disputes Tactfully

Invoice Management

Taylor Gordon — May 29, 2019 — May 29, 2019 Having a client dispute an invoice is often an uncomfortable situation. You’re billing for how much you believe you agreed upon, but the client isn’t so sure. You’re waiting for payment and growing impatient because you want the money. The goal is to come to … Continue reading How to Handle Invoice Disputes Tactfully →

How to Handle a Glitch in the Chain of Command

Leadership Skills

Liz Kislik — May 28, 2019 Follow @lizkislik — May 28, 2019 If your job is in the middle of an organization —as a senior manager, a director, an assistant VP, or even a VP with a couple of levels between you and the CEO — then you’re in leadership, even though you’re not at … Continue reading How to Handle a Glitch in the Chain of Command →