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Tag Archives: management responsibility
Managing Key Personnel – Do What Is Inevitable – evasion and self-deception will not work
Recently I was speaking with the owner of a financial services firm. She has 15 people in her organization which is now almost 18 years old. By any measure a successful firm. She told me about one person who has … Continue reading
Podcast – Early Intervention Is Key to Employee Success
Early intervention for new hires and promotions is key to success.
Seize Your Time – gaining control over Too Much Information
I have written a number of other postings about time management. I always start off with the true, but worn, observation that time is the one element of business (life, too) that can not be purchased, borrowed, or inventoried. It … Continue reading
It’s Always Your Fault – taking responsibility for personnel – Podcast
Become a more effective manager by taking responsibility for your personnel.
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Posted in People, Podcasts
Tagged firing, hiring, human resources, job performance, management responsibility, People, personnel selection, Podcasts, promotion, pruning, supervision
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It’s Always Your Fault – taking responsibility for personnel
Attracting, selecting, training and mentoring, and pruning human resources are among the most important tasks a manager confronts. Almost everyone agrees that, at the top level of organizations, managers need to be devoting a significant portion of their time addressing … Continue reading
Building a Positive Culture – the no jerk zone
A very common question from managers is, “How do I build a positive, supportive, productive culture in my company?” This seems like a very abstract objective until you face up to some of the negative behaviors that can be found … Continue reading
Posted in Change Management, People
Tagged argument, culture, effective manager, employee, interpersonal, jerk, management responsibility, management skills, termination
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Managers – Early Intervention Is Key To Getting Your People Right
After you hire or promote a person, there is a tendency to walk away with a big smile on your face. “What a smart person I am. I hired the right person and now my job is done.” Six months … Continue reading