Category Archives: Management

Dusting Off Your Leadership Skills

By Michael Cloutier | Published: May 10, 2011
I spent the weekend moving my home office from the basement to a spare bedroom. Now I’ll be completely honest, I would have much preferred to be out golfing. But in the end, it was a great process. As I was clearing out some stuff and assessing whether I needed to hold onto other things, [...]
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Things Not Better Left Unsaid: The Importance of Employee Feedback

By Laura Williams | Published: April 11, 2011
It is sometimes said that employees don’t leave the company they work for; they leave the managers they report to. Not surprisingly, manager behaviour is an important predictor of an employee’s satisfaction and success at work.  A critical element of employee management is providing effective feedback to employees.  Providing the right kind of feedback at [...]
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Seeking Feedback: It’s Your Responsibility, It’s Your Right

By Michael Cloutier | Published: April 11, 2011
Feedback is a critical part of our growth and development. I have long believed that we need to grab the reigns and make sure that we are getting the feedback that we need. As professionals looking to grow and develop, it is not only our obligation, but it is also our right. Feedback shapes so [...]
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Freaking Out About Feedback – 5 Facts You Don’t Want to Ignore

By Ann Gomez | Published: April 11, 2011
Most people shudder at the thought of getting feedback. The prospect of having their weaknesses exposed, right out there in the open, stops them dead in their tracks. But intuitively we know that feedback is good for us. It’s kinda like eating spinach – good for you, but it doesn’t taste good going down. It [...]
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Busting Through Excuses for NOT Delegating

By Ann Gomez | Published: February 8, 2011
Do you regularly do things that you probably should be delegating? Do you find that your top projects keep getting bumped? Are you always running off your feet? Put on your boxing gloves and prepare to battle.  Today’s article is all about busting through excuses for not delegating. Excuse #1: No one can do it [...]
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