Tag Archives: Management
The Most Important Part of a Productive Meeting
For those of us working in organizations as employees, vendors, or consultants, the ebb and flow of our time is greatly affected by a schedule of daily meetings. Influential leaders recognize, accept, and capitalize on the significance of meetings in everyday … Continue reading
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“Productive Meeting” is Not an Oxymoron
The Stake Out “Hey,” said Alberts as he struggled to pull what looked like a football wrapped in butcher paper out of his coat pocket. “Anybody want a sandwich?” Both men shook their heads. “Nah. I’ll just chew on my … Continue reading
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How to Delegate Effectively
Last week’s post, The Pros and the Pros of Delegation, covered the What and the Why of effective delegation. This week’s post is about the How. Here is a step by step guide to assigning a task to someone else … Continue reading
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The Pros and the Pros of Delegation
Delegation is a vital yet often underleveraged tool in the “Leadership Utility Belt.” Long-held misconceptions about delegation cause many leaders to deprive themselves of this valuable resource. When used effectively, delegation improves productivity, develops employees, and makes the assigner and … Continue reading
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How to Successfully Transition into a New Role
When people ask you “So, what do you think?” they’re not really asking “So, what do you think?” That question is a euphemism for “So, we worked really hard on this and need validation. Please find a way to praise … Continue reading
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