Tag: Leadership
7 Tips to Stop Micromanaging
Were you one of these people who listed “being a perfectionist” as one of your weaknesses in a job interview? If yes, you’re probably already dealing with a common problem that stems from “perfectionism” and “need for control.” Many managers, team leaders and bosses in general face it — beingRead More
5 Tips for Creating Trust at Work
Trust is probably the most important aspect of creating a harmonious and efficient workforce. If employees feel secure and trust you and your company, they will work to ensure it thrives. There are two stages to success: creating trust and maintaining it. These must be established through example, with theRead More
3 Tips for Conducting Large Scale International Employee Training
With employees wearing more hats than ever in the workplace today, it’s imperative that proper training sessions be implemented. Workers in the 21st century are expected to show bigger results with fewer resources, know more with less educational opportunities and work faster with less time. Basically, the more skills youRead More
5 Reasons No One Wants to Join Your Meetings
If we were on Family Feud and the category was Things People Complain About at Work, I would be willing to wager a hefty amount that Meetings would take the top spot. Just the word “meeting” can get people’s blood boiling and quickly raise the tension in a room. OriginallyRead More
How to Be Liked & Respected at Work
If you think that work is just about getting the job done well and within deadlines, you better think twice. Working is not just about what you do, but also how you get it done — these two ingredients combined make up your reputation. And by now you must realizeRead More
8 Common Project Management Myths
Project management wasn’t always the first option for business grads, which led to few individuals well-versed in the profession. This is probably why many myths and false assumptions exist about project management. Lack of awareness is problematic because it can lead to faulty logic, poor decisions and heavy losses. Here’sRead More
5 Ways to Improve Company Culture
A lot of businesses have a hard time quantifying their company culture. In the absence of a formal vision and a strategy to support it, culture usually devolves into variations on the “golden rule.” Be nice. Respect your co-workers. Avoid gossip. Or, as Michael Scott of NBC’s The Office eloquentlyRead More
Office Bullying Guide: 5 Tips for Managers
It’s scary but true. A recent report by a law firm has revealed one-third of employees have been bullied in the workplace. The repercussions are huge. While a third of those affected say they did nothing for fear of losing their job or hurting their career prospects, a large numberRead More