Saturday, April 30, 2011
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Five Ways to Hold the Right Kind of Attention - John Hagel III and John Seely Brown - John Hagel III and John Seely Brown - Harvard Business Review
Is the U.S. Auto Industry Ready for Economic Recovery?
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Monday, April 25, 2011
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
3 Signs You Need to Broaden Your Focus
The lens through which leaders view the world can help or hinder their ability to make good decisions. If your lens is too narrow, you risk making everything all about yourself or your team. While it can be helpful to see the fine points, you might be missing the big picture. Here are three signs it might be time to zoom out:
1. You're overwhelmed by details. Being too focused on small things can be overpowering. Ask yourself what really matters most and focus on that.
2. You put yourself first. A tight focus doesn't leave room for others. Consider the needs of those around you.
3. You treat every situation as unique. Narrowly focused leaders tend to reinvent many wheels because they treat every project or issue separately. Look for similar situations to use as analogies and make your job easier.
Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Zoom In, Zoom Out" by Rosabeth Moss Kanter.
1. You're overwhelmed by details. Being too focused on small things can be overpowering. Ask yourself what really matters most and focus on that.
2. You put yourself first. A tight focus doesn't leave room for others. Consider the needs of those around you.
3. You treat every situation as unique. Narrowly focused leaders tend to reinvent many wheels because they treat every project or issue separately. Look for similar situations to use as analogies and make your job easier.
Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Zoom In, Zoom Out" by Rosabeth Moss Kanter.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
3 Tips for Giving Your New Boss Feedback
APRIL 11, 2011
Giving your manager feedback can be nerve-racking, especially if you've never done it before. Yet, many strong work relationships are based on openly sharing advice and input. If you have a new boss, or are providing her with feedback for the first time, here are three tips to make it go smoothly:
1. Determine willingness to listen. Before you say anything, assess whether your boss is open to hearing what you have to say. Make sure the payoff is worth the risk of
upsetting her.
2. Schedule it. Don't take your boss by surprise. Let her know you want to discuss an important issue in private.
3. Gauge reaction. Present the feedback directly and accurately. Watch her body language to be sure you aren't alienating her. You can check in by occasionally asking, "Does this make sense?"
Giving your manager feedback can be nerve-racking, especially if you've never done it before. Yet, many strong work relationships are based on openly sharing advice and input. If you have a new boss, or are providing her with feedback for the first time, here are three tips to make it go smoothly:
1. Determine willingness to listen. Before you say anything, assess whether your boss is open to hearing what you have to say. Make sure the payoff is worth the risk of
upsetting her.
2. Schedule it. Don't take your boss by surprise. Let her know you want to discuss an important issue in private.
3. Gauge reaction. Present the feedback directly and accurately. Watch her body language to be sure you aren't alienating her. You can check in by occasionally asking, "Does this make sense?"
Thursday, April 7, 2011
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