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Category Archives: Employees
Yes, Libraries Change Lives!
Libraries change lives. You hear it every day. But you must be able to point to concrete examples of how YOUR library changes lives. Helped someone with their resumé, which helped them find a better job? Found information on an … Continue reading
Employee Problems?
Here’s a couple of posts about various problems you may be experiencing with employees: Dealing with Complainers Who Sap Workplace Productivity (The Fast Track) Tips on Handling Co-Worker Sabotage (The Fast Track) 10 Reasons Why No One Wants You in … Continue reading
It’s not Micromanaging, It’s Managing!
I guess we all dislike being micromanaged. But the person asking this question of AskaManager, is clearly so afraid of micromanaging, he/she is hesitant to actually manage: It is not micromanaging to clearly explain what a work product or … Continue reading
Getting Clear Direction
Today’s is a lazy post. The Fast Track has done such a good job on this post about How To Get Clear Direction From Your Boss that all I can do is point you to it. Share your thoughts in … Continue reading
Managing UP!
So often managers, in and outside of libraries, concentrate only on managing those they supervise. But I’m here to tell you, or remind you, that you also need to cultivate your relationships with those above you on your organizational chart, … Continue reading
Something to Think About!
Two posts on being a boss, or manager, or whatever term you’d like to use, make some really useful points. Are You Cut Out to Be a Boss by Alison Green of AskAManager cautions: “Starting to think you might be … Continue reading
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What’s the Real Issue?
Today’s post has to do with communication again, which I know I’ve addressed before. But today’s topic is more specifically about communication about workplace problems or issues. Often, when people tell us about something that’s worrying them, they talk “around” … Continue reading
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Don’t Just Drift!
Sometimes in our lives it is OK, maybe even wise to just float. Kick back, let the current take you wherever it will. But usually this does not work in our professional lives. Success doesn’t just “happen,” and organizations, including … Continue reading
“Nope. Sorry. Not my Strength.” Not Acceptable!!
Great post on All Things Workplace about strengths. Read it! I agree, it’s important to focus on strengths, and it makes sense to hire people to do the things they are best at. However, sometimes we all have to do … Continue reading
Evaluate the Whole Person
All Things Workplace has a nice brief summary of the Halo Effect and the Horn Effect, which can both come into play in workplaces, and in performance reviews. Be sure that you’re not falling into either trap. The Halo Effect … Continue reading
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