Archive for May, 2011

Who’s Responsibility Is it?

  • Friday, May 27th, 2011
  • POSTED BY Alberto Arroyo

Imagine that you are one of 15 members of a team that needs to pull together in order to deliver on a major project for your boss—which means that the leader must maneuver through multiple personalities, agendas, skill-levels, passions, desires, ideas, situations, unpredictability and countless mistakes to achieve success. Who is responsible for the outcome of the results?

Performance management is. . .

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The Hard Truth about Soft Skills

  • Friday, May 20th, 2011
  • POSTED BY Andrea Nunez

What feelings or thoughts does the phrase “soft skills” evoke in you? Does your mind immediately go to the thought of “extra time, effort and energy I just don’t have”? If so, here are a few ideas for how you can begin cultivating a more open and supportive environment today and with relative ease. . .

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Are You a Good Team Player?

  • Friday, May 13th, 2011
  • POSTED BY Brian Borchers

Everyone likes a team player at work. They are helpful, selfless, and generally make life easier for everyone around them. Are you this person? If these characteristics describe you, your coworkers may be singing your praises already:

1.You get to. . .

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Own it! – Understanding Self Concept When Providing Feedback

  • Friday, May 6th, 2011
  • POSTED BY Elizabeth Allen

Why is it so hard for us to admit when we have areas to grow and improve? A major reason has to do with our self concept – how we view ourselves and the tricks our minds play on us. How can we help assure that the feedback we are giving to others has the best chance for getting through and having a positive impact?

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