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Category Archives: Management
Write it Down!
Those of you who know me well know that I’m a big fan of documentation—of policies, of decisions, of processes, and more. Sometimes I think that I take so many notes to compensate for my memory, which sometimes fails me. … Continue reading
Need Help?
It is a little bit odd, I think, that although the library profession is all about helping others, sometimes those of us that work in libraries have trouble asking for help ourselves. I confess that I sometimes have trouble admitting … Continue reading
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But Are You Passionate?
Here’s an interesting post about interview questions, in particular, how to measure passion in an interview. Finding candidates who will be passionate about their jobs is not an easy thing to do in an interview situation. These questions, or some … Continue reading
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
Skills: Hard or Soft?
Sometimes I am late (and yes, sometimes very late!) to learn about things. In this case, the concept of “hard skills” and “soft skills” is new to me. Whether you already know all about this, or are just learning, like … Continue reading
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Don’t Have All the Answers?
That’s OK! Did you know that the majority of employees today expect their managers to coach them? At the same time, managers are concerned that they won’t have all the answers. That’s understandable, given the human condition’s need for a sense … 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
A Life in Libraries 