Archive for the ‘communication’ Category
Turning Delegation from D’oh! To OOHH!
“D’oh!” That’s what Bart Simpson says when something goes wrong. Why is delegation one big “D’oh!” for a lot of people? There can be some fear about delegating tasks or projects because without proper planning, a lot of things can go wrong. How often have you said something like this? “I can do it faster.” [...]
Holiday Nirvana?
Holidays seem to be the time of year when many people feel overwhelmed, overextended and stressed. Imagine the next two months feeling relaxed, joyful and at peace with family, friends and co-workers. The key to holiday nirvana is to Shift your T.W.A. – Thoughts, Words and Actions – Be very clear about what you’d like [...]
Transaction or Interaction?
When you talk to people, are you focused on the transaction or your interaction? Think about it. A transactional encounter is one where you’re going through the motions to get the task or the discourse done. Maybe you’re texting, talking on the phone to someone else or just dazed and confused. But the bottom line [...]
Accountability – How to Go From Red to Black.
Looking for a way to turn the bottom line from red to black? Think about this: Accountability is the new “black.” Leadership without accountability is a sham. Managing change can’t happen without accountability. Effective communication requires accountability. Delegation, Profitability, Performance Improvement, Team Building, Strategic Planning … Accountability is the foundation for success. Why, then, have [...]
3 Tools for Clear Communication
One way to reduce the clutter in your communication and get what you want is to “make a request.” A “request” is similar to an invitation. When you receive an invitation, you can accept it or decline. In addition, a “request” can provide an opportunity for a counter-offer. When you start a sentence with the [...]
Feng Shui for the Mind: Keys To Uncluttered Communication
Are you tired of not getting what you want? Prepare yourself for a little Feng Shui for your mind… For those of you who are unfamiliar with this ancient Chinese practice, it is about placement and design to create spaces of harmony and balance. Proponents say good Feng Shui and “Chi,” or flow, have a [...]
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The High Cost of Change
The Bureau of Labor Statistics discovered in 1997 that direct consequences of organizational change (including changes in leadership, a lack of communication or miscommunication), had the following effect: Productivity dropped 75% from 4.8 hours/day to 1.2 hours/day Social chat and gossip increased more than 100% from 1.5 hours/day to 3.2 hours/day Retraining increased 25% from [...]
Quit Throwing Money Down the Drain
Guess where I saw the binders of a new client’s past strategic plans? On the top shelf in the utility room, next to the toilet…Seriously. Have you ever spent a lot of time and money on a project that never got off the ground? Here’s one reason why this can happen. Tunnel Vision. Sometimes groups [...]
Management by Abdication
“I’m a hands-off manager,” the freshly minted MBA grad said to her new boss about her new staff. “I trust my employees to do their work and keep me informed. If you want more detail, talk to them.” Excuse me, but how could a new manager in a new company think that is ok? Wisely, [...]
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