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This article, titled Delegate or Die: The self-employed trap, is directed to solo managers in small organizations, but the message applies to workers everywhere.
For teams to perform efficiently, it helps to have a guidebook - something that captures the group's "tribal knowledge".
When a group is small, say 3-4 people, it's easy to communicate about methods and come to an agreement on how to handle
This just in... http://alarmingdevelopment.org/?p=422 ..via a new friend.
It's so easy to get lost in the minutia, and this article serves as a great reminder of how to step back, recognize, organize and prioritize. How to Turn Your Creative Brainstorm into a Completed Project BTW, http://lifehacker.com is the Best. Site. Ever. Really.
Take a poll: ask anyone you know if they're busier than ever. I'm betting they'll tell you that, yes, they: are working more, always rushing have more family and social commitments never have a moment alone And why is that, do you think? Somehow, we have become a society of folks who simply cannot say no. By agreeing to every passing request, we miss out on the important stuff; casual dinners with friends, game night with the family or even just an hour alone, to tinker with a hobby. I for one, am taking...
Good managers understand that they have one job: to build a work environment where staffers do their best work. This means recognizing that advance planning is necessary, to avoid unnecessary rework. This isn't rocket science, simply good business practice combined with common courtesy. When 20+ people depend on you for their livelihood, the least you can do is not waste their time.
Thinking about this New York Times article Generation B - Keeping the Plates Spinning by Michael Winerip, about the career of Nina Lentini, an editor of a number of weekly e-newsletters. The story tells us that, in a shaky economy with high unemployment, workers are asked to contribute more, sacrifice personal time, and expect no additional compensation. As a member of the Boomer generation, I understand and accept that the modern workplace is different, we are 'always on' and the work/life demarcation line is...
Seth Godin recently posted about the kinds of people who might want your product/service/technology/{enter your passion here}. He offers a great insight to successful communications, which is to recognize the mindset of your audience, and tailor your messaging accordingly. When designing a training programs for said {passion}, the first step is to understand the audience: what is the user level of expertise? is this a new tool that requires transitional materials? what are the takeaways (goal of the sessions...
Amazing - in less than an hour, I built this short animation. It's instructional, engaging, and (most especially) not boring! via: http://www.xtranormal.com
Read this: How to create Great Work Environments Consider how the attitude and behavior of the person in power affects your work life.
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