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01 April 2009
5 potential retention mistakes

We've gotten some really good feedback both positively and negatively on the issue of retention during a recession. This is not an easy time for anyone, but there is always something to be learned. Like my father and grandfather used to tell me, "Tough Read More...

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03 February 2009
Change Management

It's been said many times, "that the only constant is change, " and Heraclitus would agree considering his doctrine of change being central to the universe. Everything changes and this means you may be a new manager, or you will be managing a new team. Read More...

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09 January 2009
Manage by Results - Managing remote employees part 5

This is the last installment of our 5 part series on managing remote employees. Managing remote employees is not easy and just like being a remote employee it is not meant for everyone. Hopefully through this series you have been able to take away some Read More...

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19 December 2008
Managing Remote Employees - Part 2

The traditional office and the 9-5 days have morphed into home offices, teams in different countries and no standard set hours. Some employees flourish in a remote role, while others are just not cut out for it. It takes a certain type of individual to Read More...

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17 December 2008
Is it better to be right and hated or to be wrong and respected?

With various reorg’s, promotions and people transferring across organizations we might find ourselves working for a new manager. There is often a sense of excitement and trepidation as everyone gathers for the first team meeting to find out who’s leading Read More...

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10 December 2008
Don't let hard times take toll on staff.

There is an obvious theme of uncertainty and possibly a feeling of self preservation for most during these tough economic times. Building off of yesterday's post one of the TechLeader contributors sent me an article from Seattlepi.com. The article speaks Read More...

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