Where do you begin when addressing a performance problem? So many managers begin in the wrong place by putting the employee on the defensive. Here are some easy ways to begin that process on the good foot and hopefully keeping the ball rolling in the right direction. No employee is perfect. Some problems...

Each generation in the workplace, just like each individual, has different priorities. You’d like to think that their main focus was the company that you all work for but work may not be the highest ranking priority on their list. It all comes down to upbringing and experience. When you know where...

In today’s workplace, there is a lot of diversity. One aspect of the diversified work force that is not often considered is generational. Age plays a significant role in how people perceive their job in the workplace, how they communicate and also how they respond to changes that occur. Keep reading...

The quality and skill of the manager is reflected in the team that works with them. What type of manager are you? If you are not making the most of delegation, then there is definitely room for improvement. Here are four questions to ask yourself to make the best use of the delegation tool to grow your...

There is a process to delegation. Using the process can bring some spectacular results when followed regularly. As a manager, become familiar with these steps for smarter delegation decisions. If it’s so Easy, Why isn’t everyone Doing it? That’s the question for managers today. Why aren’t more...

Managers work enough hours without adding to it. Delegation can change that. When the skill is used to its utmost, both manager and team members enjoy their work and their personal lives. Here are at least ten benefits that are useful for both team members and managers when sharing the load is done right. Delegating...

Are you having a problem with delegation? Maybe you are afraid that you will lose some control or power as a manager if someone else completes a task for a certain project. Could it be that you are not sure how to select the right people to do the job that you have previously done? Whatever the reason,...

Contractors and employees are vastly different. You’re probably already familiar with the hiring differences. You know that employees require you to pay payroll taxes, benefits, and so on, whereas contractors only get payment for work. It’s easier to hire, and fire, contractors too. However, the...

It’s hard to speak and feel that your words are not received well. That happens to managers who are addressing their team with less than effective communication skills. On the flip side, it’s just as difficult to listen to someone who is speaking to you but saying nothing that you understand. In...

When it comes to communication, there are dos and don’ts. We have already discussed the dos. Effective communication depends as much on the speaker as it does the listener. But halves must be aligned in order for the exchange to be deemed successful. Now it’s time to discuss the don’ts. What can...