Stop wasting time reading unwanted email messages. Follow the example of one busy team leader. He decided to respond to every email for a week with a note on its appropriateness. He responded with one of three comments: 1. Keep sending this sort of critical information. 2. Send this to a responsible person on my team, […]
Looking to inspire your coworkers? Try this suggestion at your next team building session: View a popular movie that promotes some value or skill pertinent to your job. Some possibilities include Wall Street (ethics), Jerry Maguire (sales), Norma Rae (leadership), and Twelve Angry Men (conflict resolution).
Great Questions to Consider It is not uncommon to be stuck on a business problem and sometimes the issue can even stem from challenges with team members. The best thing about problems is that creative solutions can follow. Many companies spring into action for resolution and put out fires with the best of intentions, but […]
The rise of virtual teams and long-distance workplaces has brought a growing dependence on email. Like every form of communication, email is a tool that requires a certain amount of finesse. Here are some tips for you on getting the message across.1. One email, one topic. Don’t try to cover too much territory in a single […]
Experts say that the first 90 days determine how long a new person will stay with an organization. Discuss the new worker’s role with the team. Explore the ways in which some team members’ roles may change when the new person arrives, and make sure people understand that they shouldn’t simply dump their grunt work […]
