Before you assume that a problem is a supervision problem, check to determine if it’s a learning problem. If your team member lacks the knowledge, skills or abilities to do their job acceptably, help them learn what’s needed. Consider a range of options. “Training” is only one of them. Today » Read More
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Boss’s Tip of the Week: Take time to answer
Everyone has questions, but some people don’t ask them. So, when one of your team members asks a question, assume that others have it, too. Take the time to answer and check for everyone’s understanding. This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a Time. Just promoted from » Read More
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Do what works for you.
There are lots of great “how to” books out there. One of my favorites is Getting Things Done by David Allen. Allen lays out a system that many people love and follow to the letter. That’s great, but it’s not necessarily for you. As you read through books and articles and pick up ideas from » Read More
Making It Look Easy
“Art makes it look so easy. It’s like he comes to work and puts on his slippers.” That’s how one colleague described Art Jones, the best supervisor I’ve ever seen up close. There never seemed to be problems with his team. They were always productive. When malcontents or slackers were transferred to » Read More
Boss’s Tip of the Week: Schedule time for you
Your life is hectic, with demands on your time and attention coming from all points of the compass. You need to take some time for you. I’m talking about time to be alone, time to go out to dinner with someone you care about, or time to do something you love. Here’s reality. You won’t get that time if » Read More