Failure is a big part of life, in general. In business, failure is even more inevitable. Every idea, plan or decision just can’t be successful. As a first-time supervisor, you can expect your fair share of failures early on and well into the future because even the most seasoned leaders fail. However, what will set
By Jaimy Ford Last week, user-generated news source Reddit experienced a pretty big hullabaloo after firing beloved talent director Victoria Taylor. The online community essentially went dark as moderators of nearly 300 subreddits revolted in response to the news. Since, interim CEO Ellen Pao has issued a public apology, but that hasn’t stopped angry users and
By Jaimy Ford Much of the literature written for first time supervisors focuses on the negative aspects of taking over a team. And trust me, it can be difficult. You have tougher, more frequent decisions to make. You are responsible for hitting goals. You have to deal regularly with difficult situations and people. And usually,
If you are like most (if not all) managers, you want to increase the efficiency and productivity of your team. After all, streamlining and finding better ways to work helps to ensure that you meet your team’s goals. And that bodes well for everyone, especially you. In this infographic, WD Storage shares minor tweaks you can
By Wayne Turmel No doubt, effective communication is absolutely critical to the success of your team. Today, let’s consider two “macro” tips and one “micro” tip. The macro tips are big picture ways of thinking about communication, the micro tip is something simple that will make your life easier. First the macro tips: 1. Before
Today’s professionals are faced with unprecedented distractions from the web, social media and their gadgets. When employees work outside of the office, without fear of being busted, all that technology can be even more tempting. Check out this infographic from OnlineClock.net to see how your employees just might be using their time. If any of your
By Kevin Eikenberry When it comes to goal achievement, we as leaders, for the most part, have got it all wrong. It’s our job to help teams, departments and individuals set goals, but too often, we establish the goals, put plans in motion and then forget all about them, leaving employees to their own devices. When
The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness developed this fantastic infographic that details the key qualities you must posses to be a truly great leader. Remember: Even if you don’t work in a traditional office or you have employees located across the globe—even if you never lay eyes on your employees in person—you have a
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