Category: management
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How Managers Become Leaders
Some people don’t understand the difference between a manager and a leader. People feel they have to listen to their managers, but people want to follow leaders. We look at how you can use your skills to make the move to leader.
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Top Tips To Avoid Burnout At Work
If you are burned out at work, you are not alone. Many Americans say they have too much to do and not enough time to get it all done. But stress will cause health problems. So, follow these steps to deal with your burnout.
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10 Tips For New Managers
You may have been working for a long time to be promoted to a managerial position. But, now that has happened, it is crucial to start strong. Here are ten tips to help you move into your new role.
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Dealing With The Employee That Wants Their Way
There is a big difference between the worker who asks questions and accepts your decision and the person who refuses to accept your answer.
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Dealing With Difficult People At Work
A recent survey shows that uncivil workplaces result in 45% of employees thinking about quitting. That’s why it’s important for managers to step in at the first hint of a problem. Here is how you can do it.
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Writing “Meaningful” Performance Goals
Does your organization have a process in place to assess the performance of your employees, or do managers just rank staff based on their personal feeling and observations? While the performance evaluation process often gets a bad reputation, it can be very helpful if done correctly.
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Sometimes You Have To Say “No”
As a manager…get used to the fact that you may have to say “no,” even when you want to say “yes.”
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Things A Boss Should Never Say
Your employees are listening to every word you say, and it impacts the way they behave and their productivity.
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Bosses Must Apologize
Admitting your error and saying sorry is the right thing to do whether you are the boss or not. But if you are the boss, it is even more important as it demonstrates humility and your moral values.
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Sometimes You Have To Say “No”
Get used to the fact that you may have to say “no,” even when you want to say “yes.”
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Things A Boss Should Never Say
Your employees are listening to every word you say, and it impacts the way they behave and their productivity.
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Protect Your Data By Planning For The Worst
If you manage a nonprofit, how certain are you that the data you keep on your donors is safe and secure? Recent security breaches should serve as warnings. The experts offer some ideas on how to protect yourself.
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Don’t Let Fear Stop You
Sometimes I worry about making important decisions where the correct choice is unclear. I’m an over-thinker. Here’s a personal story about how fear impacted me.
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Tips For Managing A Staff That Works Remotely
The phenomena of remote workers is neither new or unusual. An emergency like Covid 19 is an excellent opportunity to see how it might work for your organization on a more permanent basis.