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The New World of Management

We used to think people should “just do their jobs”. That day is pretty much gone. Now that we need to reinvent the job – often, and sometimes every day – we’d better get really good at productive communication.

We Want Employee Engagement – But… Engagement in What?

Employee engagement means communicating what you want them to be engaged in. What is the goal they are working toward? Are they making progress? What is the “accomplishment of the month”? If people are disengaged at work, it’s a clue that there’s not much available to engage in.

Management May Not Be Sexy – But It Really Is Necessary

How I learned that talking about management is boring. And now I’m more determined than ever to get a little more respect for managers!