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Tag Archives: IT Management
Management Trends to Watch in 2013
A new survey from Glassdoor is out and what your employees and team members want for the new year might surprise you! Let’s start with what’s not a surprise: 32% list a raise as at the top of their work-related resolutions list (I’m only … Continue reading
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Tagged Communication, culture, effectiveness, Goals, IT Management, leadership, managing conflict, New Manager, Team, trust
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Perspective – The Secret to Success at Work
In the last few months I’ve been asked for my best advice on how to get ahead at work and I always have the same answer – have perspective. What’s perspective? Know the big picture: You need to understand what … Continue reading
Posted in General, Motivation, Setting Goals
Tagged Alignment, Basics, challenge, Communication, effectiveness, Goals, Inspiration, IT Management, leadership, Management Tip, Motivation, New Manager, Tools
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The Pattern of Great Leadership – Simon Sinek
Posted in General, leadership, Motivation, Technical Management
Tagged challenge, Communication, Inspiration, IT Management, leadership, Motivation
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Is a College Degree the Right Credential for Business?
As a manager I spent a fair amount of time hiring and training entry level candidates. In the tech world we are not as picky about college degrees as in some other industries because technical skills can be acquired through … Continue reading
Posted in General, Hiring, leadership, Staff Development, Technical Management
Tagged Communication, education, Hiring, IT Management, Promotion
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5 Tips for Presenting to Senior Management
Communicating with management can be challenging. Find out how to deliver your message for maximum effect. Continue reading
Managing Remote Teams
Strategies for managing remote teams – a discussion of the benefits and pitfalls of implementing a flexible work environment. Continue reading
Posted in Communication, Delegation, General, leadership, Staff Development, Team Building, Technical Management, Tools
Tagged Communication, IT Management, management, Remote Teams, Team, Time Management, Tools
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Row Row ROWE Your Team
In 2007 Best Buy implemented a Results Only Work Environment or ROWE. They took the bold step of allowing their employees to work when they wanted, where they wanted, and to measure only the results and not the time spent in the office. The result? 40% more productivity, and a 90% reduction in voluntary turnover. Is a ROWE for you? Continue reading
Posted in Building Relationships, Coaching, Communication, Delegation, General, leadership, Motivation, Rewards and Incentives, Setting Goals, Staff Development, Team Building, Technical Management
Tagged challenge, Communication, effectiveness, Goals, IT Management, leadership, management, ROWE, Self Evaluation, Team, Time Management, trust
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The Opposite of Love
Apathy can be deadly to your own career and the productivity and health of your team. Find out how to break the cycle of apathy and keep yourself and your team members happy and productive. Continue reading
Posted in Communication, General, leadership, Motivation, Rewards and Incentives, Staff Development, Team Building
Tagged Basics, Communication, IT Management, leadership, management, Motivation, New Manager, Team
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The Simple Path to Leadership Bench Strength
We all know about helicopter parents – those nuts who start off doing their kids homework and end up filling out their job applications – but what about helicopter managers? I don’t mean micro managers who follow their team members … Continue reading
Posted in Coaching, Communication, General, leadership, Staff Development, Team Building
Tagged challenge, Coaching, Communication, Delegate, effectiveness, Goals, IT Management, leadership, Management Tip, Self Evaluation, Team, trust
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Managing Conflict Part 2 – 6 Steps to Defuse a Client Crisis
Part 2 of a series on resolving conflict – dealing with angry clients. This article explains how to defuse a customer crisis and turn it into an opportunity. Continue reading
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