Posts by tngui79:
Managers that Aren’t!
How many times have we come across the title “Manager” and thought nothing of it? Little thought really goes into the meaning of the title “Manager”.
More often than not, Managers are assistants and executives who have risen through the ranks over time; Specialists in their fields who are equipped to handle the tasks assigned. Or are they?
Managers are more than specialists. They are people motivators, effect multipliers that can either cause the department, division or team to succeed, or fail.
A good manager is one who is knowledgable in the scope of work, is able to lead, delegate, assign, follow-up and deliver team results.
An excellent manager, is one who does all the above and enriches the lives of his or her followers.
Managers, pause and think. Are you there yet? If you aren’t. Better do something about it, and quick.
Subordinates, if you think your manager is about to make a wrong decision, have that private talk with him/her. No one on this earth is all-seeing and being human, is bound to make mistakes. The power of group think helps ensure better and more informed decisions are made. Even if you disagree with the answer, give that support to your manager. It’s a learning experience for both of you.
“What they didn’t teach you in School!” – Part 2
“….Is it time to ask for a raise? That promotion you’ve been working towards? Is it time to move on in your career? Or perhaps request a change in responsibility?”
“What they didn’t teach you in School!” – Part 1
“..Did SOMEONE forget to include planning for a revenue stream to finance your budgeted expenditure on a month to month basis?”
2011.
2011 is here. What you choose to do with the year ahead, depends very much on what you choose to let yourself get up to.
Vote for ME!
If you believe you need that added attention from your direct superior, drop him or her an e-mail with the subject “We need to talk, NOW”.
A Rose by Any Other Name
“…When you verbalise such derogatory terms in the presence of others be it as a joke or sneer, your co-workers will probably wonder if you call them similar names behind their backs too…”
Minute this!
“..When attending a meeting, always remember to take your own notes.”
Stick to it!!!
“…God’s sake, STICK TO IT!”
Talk the Walk
“..If you screw up, Admit it! Take the humble step of admitting wrong doing and acknowledge that you screwed up..”
Dot Com Startup
“…Right believing leads to right living.”