Category: Management
The #1 Way to Stay Motivated
There have been a few different articles on WorkAwesome about how to stay motivated, from musical motivation to motivational quotes, but according to this report from the Harvard Business Review’s Breakthrough Ideas of 2010, the number one way to stay motivated is to have a clear sense that progress is beingRead More
Tips on Managing Your Intern
You should give as much time and consideration in creating a positive work experience for your interns as you do your full-time employees. Here are some tips on how to do so.
How to Hire an Intern
The time you put into hiring an intern for your company directly responds to your ROI. Do it right and it can be a rewarding experience for both of you.
Struggling with Project Scope Creep
Scope creep is every project manager’s biggest challenge. When a project’s scope gets expanded to include ambitious work that was never planned for, it can disrupt the original project plan, stretch the timeline and blow away the budget. Some call it featuritis, as in “We’d like to add these featuresRead More
Do You Outsource or Delegate Work?
Remember when we talked about time management skills, where the last point was “delegate if you can” so that it could free up time for important work? Well, I’d go a step further and recommend that you learn how to delegate and outsource work as much as you can. You’dRead More
Leadership 101
Are you working with your team to achieve your goals, or do you have to drive them the whole time? A manager thinks the job won’t get done without him; a leader knows the only way it will get done is without him.
How to Best Utilize Your Personal Assistant
Many managers, particularly those new to management do not make the most of having a personal assistant. A well organised, reliable assistant can provide significant value to a manager transitioning into a new division or company. The practical tips below will have a new manager and their assistant performing asRead More
So You Think You’re Ready For Management? Think Again.
So a great management position has just come your way and you’d love that new title — not to mention the salary bump. But, before you rush to submit your application think long and hard about whether you have not only the right skills, but also the right personality forRead More