Management
Management training seems to be an unfortunately uncommon practice. A survey from CareerBuilder revealed that 26% of managers surveys were not ready to become leaders when they were first placed in that position. What were their biggest challenges? Dealing with issues between co-workers and motivating team members.
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Overcoming the Peter Principle: 5 Tips for First-Time Managers, Brazen Careerist, January 2012
“If you find yourself in a similar position, where you don’t really know what you’re doing just as all eyes are set on you, then here are a few tips based on my sometimes-bungling-but-never-boring experiences.”
Reverse Mentoring Cracks Workplace, Wall Street Journal, November 2011
“In an effort to school senior executives in technology, social media and the latest workplace trends, many businesses are pairing upper management with younger employees in a practice known as reverse mentoring.”
5 traits of a great boss, HR Communication, Oct. 2011
“A new survey released this week finds most executives, employees, and educators have positive relationships with their bosses.”
‘Tis the Season to Deliver and Receive Feedback Effectively, Chief Learning Officer, November 2011
“… a comprehensive list of tips that can be referenced and followed when communicating and receiving feedback.”
Soapbox: Old Habits Die Hard, Training Magazine, Oct. 2011
“Somebody needs to be in charge when it comes to helping employees remember and use what they learned. Managers need to step up their training reinforcement efforts. ”
Workplace Perks: How Are Companies Keeping Their Talent [Infographic], BestInnovation.com, July 2011
“From concierge services to pub clubs and surf outings, check out this infographic that details what some companies are willing to do for their employees.”
The Annual Performance Review, Training Magazine, Sept. 2010
“Also not surprising was that only 24 percent would characterize their review as accurate. But what is surprising is that 71 percent of those people who received a bad review were still glad the review process was included as part of their job.”
Managers’ poor communication blamed for low staff motivation, Personnel Today, June 2011
“The survey, by people development company European Leaders, found that more than two-thirds (68%) of respondents said that they fail to understand their company’s vision, leading to a lack of motivation and reduced productivity. In addition to this, almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents claimed that they could, and would, work much more efficiently with better motivation.”
5 Communication Mistakes New Managers Make, Integra Leadership, March 2011
“Communication skills are not usually taught, much less monitored for impact on employees. Most new leaders are a little insecure within their new leadership position and this can lead to behaviors that are perceived as either over-assertive or under-assertive.”
The Link Between High Performance and Employee Engagement, TLNT, January 2011
“If you are hiring the wrong cultural fit from the outset, it will be difficult to get those people invested in your organization and working alongside you to achieve your goals.”
Fear and loathing of co-workers: A surprising cause of absenteeism, The HRCafe, January 2011
“Employees have a lot of reasons for calling out “sick” other than genuine illness. Here’s one you may not have thought of: They’re afraid of, or angry at, a co-worker.”
Why Don’t Most Companies Manage Performance Well? Canadian Management Centre, November 2010
“High-performing organizations recognize that performance management is difficult, so they develop their managers accordingly.”
Value-Based Management Lessons from the Marines, Harvard Business Journal, November 2010
“The following questions may help your organization become more intentional about managing by values: What are the founding principles and values of your organization? What do they mean to current employees? How have they changed? In what ways can you create shared meaning and pride in your organization for employees?”
Advice for new managers, October 2010
“The data is revealing, 40% of new executives don’t last 18 months. Why do so many companies tolerate the lost time, lost opportunities, lost money, and of course the inevitable heartache that comes with results like this?”
Psychologically Unhealthy Work & Management – A Human Rights Violation? Psychology Today, August 2010
“Today, the impact of an unhealthy workplace environment on the employee is estimated to cost American companies $300 billion a year in poor performance, absenteeism and health costs.”
Lead Employee Engagement, Training Magazine, July 2010
“To protect and expand your customer base, you first must understand the link between employee and customer engagement. Then create a strategy based on strong, committed leadership and a vibrant culture of engagement.”
How Leaders Create and Use Networks, Harvard Business Review, January 2007
“Watching our emerging leaders approach this daunting task, we discovered that three distinct but interdependent forms of networking—operational, personal, and strategic—played a vital role in their transitions.”
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