Get organized by understanding what you need to do and how you’ll do it. Remove distractions such as TV and social media. Set specific goals. A vague plan is easier to delay than a specific one. Take breaks as needed. Yes, you have work to do but allow yourself an [...]
David Frankel is a managing partner of the consultant firm Slingstone Group and he lists five signs that workplace politics are threatening your organization: An individual's personal rewards do not align with organizational rewards. There is a "system" that needs to be worked, and the best navigators are rewarded. [...]
Office politics originate from the power dynamics in an organization as people look to get ahead socially, financially, and positionally. Business News Daily lists the following examples of Negative and Positive Office Politics: Backstabbing a colleague Blackmailing a colleague Forming malicious alliances against other colleagues Gossiping or spreading rumors about [...]
No. Office politics will always be present, but you can use them to advance the greater good and your career at the same time. As a manager, this begins by engaging your team with honest dialog and transparent action and agendas. For more tips on how to do this, look [...]
Emotional intelligence Is your ability to understand and respond to your emotions in ways that generate positive outcomes in everything from personal relationships to career advancement. Strong emotional intelligence allows you to manage stress and emotions that can impact your health, undermine your career, make social situations awkward, and [...]
One of the recommended approaches to problem solving is the IDEAL model, from Bransford and Stein’s book Ideal Problem Solver. Their model addresses a problem in simple stages. After you implement a solution, you can revisit it to examine its quantifiable results and see what needs to be tweaked. [...]
Some people are naturally confident and others develop confidence. A confident leader: Is not afraid to be wrong Realizes the best idea may not be their own Listens more than they speak Shares the credit when due and doesn’t seek the spotlight Asks for help when needed Thinks in [...]
Soft skills enable individuals to interact effectively with others. They are important for interviewing, job performance, career development and communicating with people in and out of work. Some examples are: Leadership Communication Adaptability Teamwork Problem Solving Work ethic Interpersonal skills
Studies show actively engaged employees are more likely to invest time and energy into their jobs, leading to increases in productivity and work quality. Companies that invest in their employees do better at attracting and retaining top-level talent Encouraging employee feedback and listening to employee suggestions engenders trust by [...]
A competitive analysis is a strategic exercise in which a business identifies key competitors and researches their products as well as their marketing strategies. Identifies opportunities for competitive gain. Keeps you on top of industry trends. Helps inform you of ways to improve your product or service’s value proposition. [...]