Lead People, Don’t Manage Them
Tuesday, 01. 26. 2010 – Category: Ranger Wireless Solutions
Why do we use the word manager? It does not seem to identify well what a person is meant to do when given a team of individuals to work with. A manager controls, handles and directs. That sounds pretty hard when what we are referring to being managed is people. The word “manager” is great when referring to the management of processes, procedures, technique, communications, relationships, etc. When referring to an individual who is made accountable for a group of people, the word “leader” seems more appropriate. People do not like to be managed, they would rather be led: given goals to achieve, techniques to learn from and follow, and review to let them know how they are doing.
Leading by example is a great way…
Think Anti-Criticism
Friday, 10. 23. 2009 – Category: T2 Communications
We all like to know that we’re doing a job well done and that we know everything we need to about how to do it. There will be times, however, that we don’t know it all, and if we do then there are likely others around us who don’t. This can be a tricky situation. How do we let others know what they need to know without criticizing them? Some would say that criticism is a necessary evil. They would say that there are people in the workplace that need to improve and the only way to do it is through constructive criticism. Is that really the only way? Nobody likes to be criticized. Criticism, even if constructive, is still criticism. How then do we…
The New Millennium and Friendships in the Office
Friday, 09. 25. 2009 – Category: T2 Communications
Putting a personal spin on your business relationships makes them more effective, pleasant, and long-lasting. That’s not a new concept, but getting to know your coworkers personally and becoming friends is part of new-millennium thinking. There are many positive effects in having friendships at work. The term “friend from work” is often used in place of “coworker” or “boss”. Letting your team know you care about them by asking about their personal lives is almost expected in today’s workplace. But, how do you balance being friends at work with being professionals who have a job to do and obligations to fulfill? Is it common etiquette to be friends, but respect the office hierarchy?
The good thing about having friendships at work is that it builds up…