I’m not always right, but is it my fault that others are always wrong? Workplace conflict is inevitable. Employees and managers come from different backgrounds, professional experiences, and personal experiences. Often times, these things can be great for a company, offering various perspectives and lending itself to creativity and inclusion. Other times, it’s a recipeContinue reading “FIND THE PATH IN EMPATHY”
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PERFORMANCE REVIEWS: LIKE DOING YOUR TAXES, BUT WORSE
Ah, the dreaded performance review. Even if you are anticipating giving positive feedback, the actual effort it takes to write a well-thought evaluation can seem daunting, time-consuming. The likelihood of procrastination is greater when you know the review will be filled with constructive feedback for improvement on job performance. You will want to be honest,Continue reading “PERFORMANCE REVIEWS: LIKE DOING YOUR TAXES, BUT WORSE”
TELL ME AGAIN HOW MY HAIR SMELLS NICE AND HOW THIS SUIT BRINGS OUT MY EYES
As a manager, there is a sense of security when you surround yourself with like-minded people, people who have the same vision as you do in regards to the growth of the company. This is important as you want to make sure the people who work for you are aligned with the same goals inContinue reading “TELL ME AGAIN HOW MY HAIR SMELLS NICE AND HOW THIS SUIT BRINGS OUT MY EYES”
I WANT IT DONE RIGHT. I HAVE TO DO IT MYSELF. I’M GOING TO FIT INTO THOSE JEANS THIS SUMMER. AND OTHER LIES WE TELL OURSELVES.
Being able to successfully multi-task is far rarer than what thousands of resumes may have you believe. Sure, many can handle multiple tasks and know how to prioritize, but sometimes the quality of the work goes down because you’re spread too thin, you’re unable to complete more high-level projects because you keep getting stuck inContinue reading “I WANT IT DONE RIGHT. I HAVE TO DO IT MYSELF. I’M GOING TO FIT INTO THOSE JEANS THIS SUMMER. AND OTHER LIES WE TELL OURSELVES.”
HOPE THAT FALL DIDN’T BREAK YOU
As you’re establishing your management style, there are many things to consider. Are you the fun boss? Are you serious, but can “shoot the breeze” with your employees as you’re warming up your Egg McMuffin in the breakroom? Are you all business all the time? Failure is one of those topics that will always beContinue reading “HOPE THAT FALL DIDN’T BREAK YOU”
THAT MEETING COULD’VE BEEN AN EMAIL. THAT EMAIL COULD’VE BEEN A CONVERSATION. THAT CONVERSATION COULD’VE BEEN A NAP.
I can write several posts about communication with employees. For this particular one, I will be focusing on meeting time management and email etiquette. Everyone’s time is valuable, whether it’s in regards to a meeting, an email, or a conversation. As the person responsible for leading, it’s important to move the agenda along, while stillContinue reading “THAT MEETING COULD’VE BEEN AN EMAIL. THAT EMAIL COULD’VE BEEN A CONVERSATION. THAT CONVERSATION COULD’VE BEEN A NAP.”
SORRY IT TOOK THIS EXIT INTERVIEW TO FIND OUT YOU WERE UNHAPPY. HERE, PLEASE TAKE MY PEN.
The exit interview should not be where you become aware of an employee’s disenchantment or dissatisfaction. Checking in regularly with employees you directly supervise on a one-to-one basis should be standard practice. Having weekly department staff meetings where you ask status questions in a group setting or asking a generic “How’s it going?” when you’reContinue reading “SORRY IT TOOK THIS EXIT INTERVIEW TO FIND OUT YOU WERE UNHAPPY. HERE, PLEASE TAKE MY PEN.”
JUST LIKE FETCH, STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
Let me first start by saying, I’m all about playing up strengths and working on areas for improvement. But as the best students do not always make the best teachers, good employees do not always make the best managers. Perhaps they are not successful with employee relations or “big picture” thinking. Maybe they can doContinue reading “JUST LIKE FETCH, STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN”
THE OPEN DOOR POLICY ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU RELEASE THE CHAIN LOCK
If an employee has to cross a moat to get to an office only to find the shades drawn, lights off, and the door secured tight, then perhaps you should stop promoting your “open door policy”. If what you really meant is “only approach me when it’s convenient for me, limit your topics of discussionContinue reading “THE OPEN DOOR POLICY ONLY WORKS WHEN YOU RELEASE THE CHAIN LOCK”
ADVOCATE. IT’S NOT JUST A NAME OF A HOSPITAL.
As a manager, your role is not just making sure your team is meeting deadlines and maximizing strengths. It’s also to offer guidance and be a mentor to help them be recognized which will hopefully lead to retaining them. Among reasons people leave a company/position, “recognition” is almost always on the top of the list.Continue reading “ADVOCATE. IT’S NOT JUST A NAME OF A HOSPITAL.”
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