“I keep six honest serving men they taught me all I knew, their names were what and where and when and how and why and who“ Rudyard Kipling In an earlier article in this series entitled “Untested Assumptions”,… Read More ›
Self-Management
DON’T ASK SUBORDINATES TO DO YOUR WORK
When a manager cannot let go or trust subordinates to do their job sufficiently, the micromanager steps in and either does it themself, or insists the job be done their way. The subsequent organizational results include lowered unit morale,… Read More ›
PROTECTING YOUR AUTHORITY: MANAGING POOR MANAGERS
Almost all of us have had to deal with a boss whose own management style and set of management skills left something to be desired. Managing up — as it is called — is relatively easy when one’s boss has… Read More ›
THE TIME GOBBLER: MANAGING POOR MANAGERS
Almost all of us have had to deal with a boss whose own management style and set of management skills left something to be desired. Managing up — as it is called — is relatively easy when one’s boss has… Read More ›
THE INSECURE BOSS: MANAGING POOR MANAGERS
Almost all of us have had to deal with a boss whose own management style and set of management skills left something to be desired. Managing up — as it is called — is relatively easy when one’s boss has… Read More ›
THE BOSS WHO PLAYS FAVORITES: MANAGING POOR MANAGERS
Almost all of us have had to deal with a boss whose own management style and set of management skills left something to be desired. Managing up — as it is called — is relatively easy when one’s boss has… Read More ›
THE “OPPRESSIVE” BOSS: MANAGING POOR MANAGERS
Almost all of us have had to deal with a boss whose own management style and set of management skills left something to be desired. Managing up — as it is called — is relatively easy when one’s boss has… Read More ›
IGNORING A PROBLEM IS ENABLING THE PROBLEM
There are certain types of workplace problems that few managers wish to confront. For example: A personal hygiene issue; The frequent use of inappropriate language around co-workers; A suspected alcohol or drug abuse issue; A suspected violation of workplace time… Read More ›
THE VICTIM MENTALITY: AN EMOTIONAL BLACK HOLE
At some point during a career, most people have the misfortune of drawing the proverbial short straw. Perhaps you were passed over for an assignment or promotion, laid off due to a merger, or out of a job because the… Read More ›
MANAGING UP PART IV: MENTORING THE BOSS
I met my sergeant soon after I arrived in Germany. His name was Thomas Brett. I was a green, newly minted, Second Lieutenant placed in charge of eight Medical Dispensaries. I knew just enough about being an Officer with such… Read More ›
What Best Mnagers Know & Do 