October 4, 2016
Here, Now – the Mindful Manager – #MTtalk
“Mindfulness means paying a attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn Just for the fun of…
Posts categorised with 'Team Management'
September 20, 2016
Managing Multiple Generations – #MTtalk Roundup
Ronald enters the boardroom and calls out the fast food orders that he came to deliver: “One double cheeseburger with fries, one cheese sauce and…
September 16, 2016
Unbending Oak or Flexible Reed?
Has anyone ever accused you of being controlling? Or maybe, the opposite… Do people see you as the laid back, flexible, easygoing manager…
September 12, 2016
Why are There Snowblowers in Miami?
The image of snow-clearing machines carving shapes into Miami’s palm-fringed beaches is vivid and intriguing. But the snowblowers of this blog post’s headline – which…
September 6, 2016
Empowerment vs Entitlement – #MTtalk Roundup
Imagine this scenario: You’re watching a medal ceremony during the Olympic Games. The gold medalist won with a clear margin, but the silver medalist kicks…
August 19, 2016
Building and Sharing Expert Knowledge
There’s little doubt that the more expert knowledge a colleague demonstrates, the more respect he or she receives. Someone with an…
August 17, 2016
Urban Myths of the Workplace
It’s easy to accept the received wisdom of the workplace without giving it much thought. For example, you’ll be an expert at something if you practice…
August 9, 2016
Why Good Employees Go Bad – #MTtalk Roundup
Mike is as close to the perfect employee as you could possibly get. He’s always at work 15 minutes before his shift started. He’s productive, helpful…
July 29, 2016
Personal Hygiene: Smelling a Distraction
If you were to ask any manager to list his or her most awkward topics of conversation with team members, personal hygiene would surely be near…
July 12, 2016
#MTtalk: Team Meetings: Do You Help, Hide or Hinder?
Maybe you’re the exception to the rule and you absolutely love meetings, but many of us don’t enjoy them. Some meetings drag on for hours,…
July 4, 2016
How Do You Deal With Change at Work?
“Change is the only constant” ∼ Greek philosopher Heraclitus (535 B.C.-475 B.C.) Periods of change can be some of the most stressful and challenging times of…
July 1, 2016
How to Lead a Multi-Generational Team
Chances are, you probably work as part of a multi-generational workforce, with colleagues of all ages sharing projects and goals. There’s also a good chance…