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Podcast – Three Counter-Intuitive Steps to Becoming a More Effective Manager

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Mark Orton

Be a More Effective Manager – stop answering those questions, seize your time, and it’s your fault

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Three Counter-Intuitive Steps to Becoming a More Effective Manager

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Mark Orton

Become a More Effective Manager – Three Counter-Intuitive Steps In the world of planning and strategy, there is a truism that too much planning, too much detail, too much analysis, leads to inaction, to a loss of opportunity. Along the … Continue reading →

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Podcast – Early Intervention Is Key to Employee Success

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Mark Orton

Early intervention for new hires and promotions is key to success.

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This podcast is 4 minutes 59 seconds long. A text version is available here.

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It’s Always Your Fault – taking responsibility for personnel

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Mark Orton

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 →

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Biography

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Mark Orton

Business Coach and Management Consultant For the last six years Mark Orton has focused on hands-on work with owners and leaders of start-up and small businesses. He applies strong active listening with useful questions and appropriate data to help leaders … Continue reading →

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Managers – Early Intervention Is Key To Getting Your People Right

Posted on September 9, 2007 by Mark Orton

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 →

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