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Tears?
So we recently talked about being new to management. Today we talk about what to do when as a new (or not so new!) manager you give feedback that results in tears, anger, or gossip.
Posted in Employees, Management, Performance, Performance Reviews, Supervision
Tagged Employee behavior, Employee problems, Employees, Feedback
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Feedback, not Criticism
In a workplace, whether it’s a library or some other organization, we need rules for employees, and we need to get along and work together. Really, it’s the same as in a home and family. We need to meet certain … Continue reading
Posted in Acceptable Behavior, Communication, Employees, Management, Performance Reviews, Supervision
Tagged Communication, Criticism, Feedback
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Just to Be Clear. . .
Yes, I know I’ve written about communication before. Perhaps you think I write about it too much. So sue me; I think it’s important! Yup, that’s a lead-in to another post about communication. Well, actually to a few links about … Continue reading
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