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Tag Archives: perfromance management
First Line Manager: Over Thinking stuff
What is over thinking? I am working on a project for my college fraternity. A “Reflection Workshop” designed to help our young members recognize the culture in their chapter. What are the traits the members desire to emulate for our … Continue reading
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First Line Manager: Are You a Jerk?
I believe some of the employees I have managed thought I was a jerk. Maybe I was the right kind of jerk suggested in this article I read. Jerry Useem in a June 2015 Atlantic article, “Why it pays to … Continue reading
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360 and Upward Assessment Surveys, My View From the Bottom of a Corporation
I read an article in the Wall Street Journal on December 8, 2011, by Joann Lublin entitled, “Transparency Pays Off in 360 degree reviews.” I have a particular view of these corporate surveys. From time to time in most big … Continue reading
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First Line Manager: The Problem Ain’t The Problem
I am discussing a recurring problem with an engineer on the phone. Bob S., my Customer Service Manger told me the problem occurred again today. This engineer’s crews cause the problem when they come into our territory and de-energize a … Continue reading
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First Line Manager: Empowering Employees
Our company President rose, his first statement, “You are empowered. I expect you to make decisions for our company.” Sounded good since this is the flavor of the month in corporate slogans: empowerment. He made no further explanation; just moved … Continue reading
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