As a professional recruiter, before I start a search for candidates, I ask the hiring manager to explain their onboarding process. A frequent response is “They’re sales reps. I’ll give them a catalog and a box of business cards.” I’m here to tell you that doesn’t work anymore. If you want higher retention rates and… Read More
Tag: Management
You’re the Boss: Now What? Top 5 Tips for New Managers
Congratulations! You have earned your stripes through hard work and dedication. Your company has rewarded you and upped the ante. YOU are now the boss. Feeling a little intimidated? That is completely natural and frankly expected. Here are 5 Tips for new managers that may ease your transition. 1. Thoroughly Understand the Business as a… Read More
Problem Resolution Management; What to Expect from the Unexpected
We all would love to say that when working on projects that everything always goes according to plan, right? From time to time, we all know that things happen and honest mistakes can be made. Sometimes those mistakes are internal to your business; made by an employee or contractor which present a certain challenge. Other… Read More
Employee Engagement and Promotion If Managing Others Isn’t An Option
As employees progress in their career, they’ll want to move up the company ladder. However, moving up the company ladder usually means moving into a management position. But what do you do with employees that deserve to move up the ladder but don’t want to manage people? Not all good employees want to manage people… Read More
Successful Leadership and Management Style
My management style was inspired by the lessons engrained in childhood by my parents. They taught me to be respectful, especially with people’s time, which relates directly to project management. My background in law school provided me with great mentors during my career and my work as a compliance officer for a broker dealer where… Read More
Pros and Cons of Personality Assessments
Over the years, I’ve seen more and more employers using personality assessments as part of their hiring process. I’m a big of fan of using them as a supplement to the interview, but some employers are relying too heavily on the results and are rejecting applicants as a consequence of their assessment. Before deciding to… Read More
A Manager’s Worst Trait
As I have progressed in my career I have come to realize that every job has its pros and cons. And every supervisor does as well. Sometimes your supervisor is too hands off. Or sometimes you might come across a micro-manager. You may wish that you received more praise or credit. Or maybe you receive… Read More
4 Tips for Managing Multiple Supervisors
It is very likely now-a-days for someone to report to more than one supervisor. Learning how to handle multiple supervisors is an essential skill in today’s complex business world. If confronted with this type of situation, it is important to ensure that each of your supervisors understands that you have multiple reporting responsibilities to help… Read More
The Greatest Compliment a Manager Can Receive
This year I was fortunate enough to receive the greatest compliment a manager can receive. When conducting a performance review, an employee said, “There are no surprises.” The review contained a mixture of things the employee was doing well and some things that needed improvement. It also contained a list of goals for the upcoming… Read More
Operations Management for Startups
Operations management is a very complex field involving logistics, supply chain and even product development. From product pricing and the stage gate process for product development, to the revolutionary A3 report technique originated by Toyota, many different disciplines within operations management are present in today’s workplace. Highly skilled and educated individuals are applying these disciplines… Read More
Six Keys to Successful Project Management
Small and large scale projects are happening around us constantly. Whether it’s a new technology that’s being implemented or the execution of a marketing campaign, someone in your organization is running the show. But how do they do it, managing so many personalities (internal and external), deadlines and expectations? Project management is a complex yet… Read More
Tips for Managing Group Projects
Group projects can be great experiences for many reasons. In addition to learning from a team of people who are experts in their respective roles, you’ll likely find yourself developing professional relationships – sometimes even friendships. For almost six years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with people across North America – and more… Read More