1. Give feedback just before the next time the person needs it. (People will not make long term behavior change when evaluated,especially directly after a poor performance) 2. Let people know that you care about them. (When people see that their manager cares, they...
Wouldn’t it be great if we all get along well? Have you ever met people at work with whom you really got along well? Have you ever met people at work with whom you wished never meet again? What causes these great differences? Too often, we are expecting others to be...
The mid-life crisis occurs for a reason Up until about 40, we spend our lives building, collecting, acquiring. We do our best despite in some cases our upbringing, society pressures and our economic conditions. Around 40, however, life starts to take on new meaning....
Employee recognition Does this sound familiar? It’s a Friday and another day at the office. Today is employee recognition day. As usual once a month the department manager gathers the whole group for a one hour meeting. Employees come to the faceless conference room...
It’s not that complex In the last ten years of working with mid-life adults on finding the right work which aligns interests and abilities, I have come to the conclusion that the criteria for the RIGHT work is very similar. Make a living and make it interesting...
Here are the top ten ways to take positive risks in your life (And what will happen if you do) 1. Decide what you want and then define and take the biggest risk you can think of which will move you closer to your goal. (Taking action towards doing what you want to do...
Crisis in management education There is no consistency today in the way we educate managers. Larger organizations tend to have more comprehensive programs. If we look at the business results of the past year it will show that these programs have not been very...
1. Do what really interests you! (This seems like a simple idea, but many times we do work for many other reasons) 2. Decide for yourself what kind of work best fits you. (There is no shortage of people who will tell you what to do, but this decision should come from...
What is a management system? The daily life of a manager is complex and requires a combination of skills and approaches. The important thing to remember is that action which a manager takes has a direct relationship to the whole system. When a manager plans a project,...
Over 40? Vocation starts now! Well, the summer is finally over, and kids are ready to go back to school. For adults, especially those over 40, this time associates with extra anxiety. Perhaps, you have spent the summer avoiding the most important question you must...
