Thursday, December 29, 2011
What element or elements of managing a project do you find most rewarding?
The MOST rewarding element of Project Management is that the major stakeholders are pleased.
Friday, December 23, 2011
The Transition Game on e-Book is Here
The Transition Game on Kindle is @ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006P3DB3O
If you don't have a Kindle, this site will help you get one!
If you don't have a Kindle, this site will help you get one!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
How do you win someone back that is angry with you?
Good news: Your ability to handle conflict can actually increase their loyalty to you.
…Here are six steps to help you reach that goal:
1. Deal with the…emotions first. Listen and respond with empathy.
2. Ask questions to get specifics…
3. Restate the issues and confirm you correctly understand the problem.
4. Offer a choice of alternatives to resolve the situation.
5. Let [them]…decide which alternatives to use.
6. Follow through on what you agree to do. If possible, do more than you promised.
Source: Women in Business, Published by American Business Women’s Association, 816-361-6621.
…Here are six steps to help you reach that goal:
1. Deal with the…emotions first. Listen and respond with empathy.
2. Ask questions to get specifics…
3. Restate the issues and confirm you correctly understand the problem.
4. Offer a choice of alternatives to resolve the situation.
5. Let [them]…decide which alternatives to use.
6. Follow through on what you agree to do. If possible, do more than you promised.
Source: Women in Business, Published by American Business Women’s Association, 816-361-6621.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
What’s more important? Having a satisfied family or having an engaged family?
I may have people disagree with this comment, but I'm not sure increasing family satisfaction should be the ultimate goal. Rather, increasing family engagement will create a winning environment. If your family is engaged, they are loyal, they function well, and they act as partners. Only through involvement and buy-in can you increase family engagement. I realize that our families should be treated as an asset, but trying to satisfy them blurs the lines with accomplishing anything as a family.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Do you use too many words when you speak?
Short speeches … or else
The next time you’re asked to write a report or make a presentation, keep this story in mind:
A teacher asked a student to sum up Socrates’ life in four lines. He said:
1. Socrates lived long ago.
2. He was very intelligent.
3. Socrates gave long speeches.
4. His friends poisoned him.
Source: George Seller, from a “Strengthening Your Board” seminar.
The next time you’re asked to write a report or make a presentation, keep this story in mind:
A teacher asked a student to sum up Socrates’ life in four lines. He said:
1. Socrates lived long ago.
2. He was very intelligent.
3. Socrates gave long speeches.
4. His friends poisoned him.
Source: George Seller, from a “Strengthening Your Board” seminar.
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