Surviving The Humbling Graduate School Experience
Be prepared for the weird, wonderful and humbling experiences in graduate school Congratulations. You finished your first degree, most probably with distinction. You chose the best graduate school to attend, and WOW, they accepted you. So now what? Prepare for…
When Teams Aren’t Important Or Desirable
Teams aren’t always the best or most efficient way to get work done Sometimes Teams Are Counter-Productive On the surface of it, it would appear that effective teams are always good, and that it is always worthwhile to invest in…
From Solo Business To Employer: Two Necessary Psychological Shifts
There are really THREE stages of business growth for small businesses (defined as having less than 100 employees). The first is the solo entrepreneur who starts the business and operates it as the sole person in the business, perhaps sometimes…
Managers — Are You Getting The Information You Need To Do A Good Job?!
OR…Managers — Why Won’t Your Employees Talk To You? It’s a very odd question…but an important one in government. One of the worst feelings a government manager, executive or supervisor can experience is that dreadful sinking feeling that occurs when…
Managers: Don’t Be A Victim Of Your Difficult Employee
Learn why managers all too often delay dealing with toxic employees Here’s a little paradox for you. To manage a difficult person, it is absolutely essential that you avoid becoming a victim of that person. However, to avoid becoming a victim, guess…
How Effective Reviews Differ From Ineffective Ones
Yes, there is such a thing as an effective performance review. Here’s how to get there. Unclear vs. Clear Definition There are currently a lot of definitions and different terms used to describe meetings where performance is discussed. For example,…
