Ending March Madness

April 10, 2009 · Filed Under Be a Better Manager, Get 2 Goal · 1 Comment 

Featured in “Business Class” Volume 7 Issue 5

It’s amazing the difference a little four letter word can make. The right four letter word.

Larry had a situation to tackle. We brainstormed all the possible approaches, weighed the pros and cons, reviewed a cost/benefit analysis and then Larry chose his path. Next he made an action plan and time table.

Each time Larry and I met after that, he wanted to discuss a different approach.
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The Unhelpful Manager

Note from Jan: For every person that expresses shock or concern or doubt, I figure there are at least ten others who think or feel the same but don’t take the time to express it.  So I thought it would be helpful to address the concerns shared by a few readers.  Readers who thought some of the suggestions in last month’s “Joy of Independence” seemed unhelpful.  To those who shared their thoughts with me, THANKS for the helpful feedback!   And to everyone – I hope this is a helpful follow up.
 

How could you do that?

Someone comes to you with a simple question … one you can answer pretty easily…but instead of answering it… you ask if it can wait until you meet on Tuesday?

How could you do that?

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The Joy of Independence

This article was updated in July 2009.

You can find it here:  The Joy of Independence