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The unmanagable manager contd….
August 16th, 2010
Poor Sarah, over-managed and undermined, so what do you do when you find yourself in a position where your manager needs managing…..
We all have one, it could even be you; that super organised friend. Everything is colour coded and labeled, Christmas shopping completed by mid-April, holiday luggage packed and outfits picked three weeks in advance.
As a highly disorganised individual I often envy those who have everything meticulously planned and on time. It’s undoubtedly a less stressful way of life.
When it does become a problem though, is when this super organisation is imposed upon others. Its fine to offer some [...]
The Unmanagable Manager
August 16th, 2010
Sarah and Pamela work in the advertising department of an investment bank. Pamela is new to management and Sarah is the first person to be placed under her supervision.
Pamela is desperate to make a good impression, making checklists, monitoring Sarah’s progress and reporting to senior management. As a result she has almost become over-organised, and now expects Sarah to work to the same pattern, going as far as to plan three one-to-one progress meetings a week to ‘see where we’re at’.
Sarah’s starting to see this as a bit of a nuisance;
She feels over-managed and undermined. [...]
Effective Stress Management
August 3rd, 2010
Unfinished proposals; piles of messages needing attention; daughter’s communion approaching; Eircom needs paying; veins pulsating; stress ball down to its last threads……sound familiar? Stop. Take a breather. It’s only natural to feel stressed out and under pressure from time to time. Life seems to demand so much more from us these days; trying to juggle family life along with a busy work schedule it’s no wonder we get frazzled.
Here are a few tips to help you cope with the inevitable pressures and stresses of life;
Make a to-do list and do your best to stick by it. Managing time and prioritizing [...]
Tips on Presentation Skills
July 30th, 2010
Yes you’re the office chatterbox, but when asked to deliver a short speech on a topic you know quite well, you’re lost for words.
Public speaking is one of mankind’s primal fears. It never dips below third on the list of top ten fears with some studies even claiming it is more commonly feared than death itself! Fortunately, public speaking is a fear that can be easily overcome and mastered to the point it’s enjoyable. Here are a few tips to help you with those pre-speech jitters;
Preparation is key to a good presentation, as the saying goes ‘failing to prepare [...]
Building effective teams
June 8th, 2010
Factors that effect teamwork
Whether you are amongst members of your community, part of a sports team or in the workplace; effective teamwork can create remarkable results. Of course, like many other things, this is easier said than done and does not happen automatically. Different personalities are bound to clash and there are a number of different factors that are needed in order for a team to function properly and develop. So, what makes for a successful team?
Effective Leadership
One of the aspects stressed in project management courses is that effective leadership is central to successful teamwork. This means that whoever has [...]