Corporation Archives

To Be or Not To Be Project Manager, That Is the Question

16 April 2018

Traditionally, a Project Manager is the one planning and sometimes executing a project – from the start to the very end. The end may not really be in reach , but not because of the Project Manager

The Power of Decision

9 April 2018

The power of decision is some trendy asset, most people crave for. It doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone acknowledges it, but from choosing the color of the curtains to the family car model, the decision making power is something you either achieve, earn or you are assigned.

I Didn’t Want to Do It, They Made Me

2 April 2018

In other words, it’s not my responsibility, I didn’t want to do it but the boss/company made me. It’s some way of saying it’s not my fault that you have to do this, I can even confirm it is a bull-sheet. I am not taking any responsibility, but passing it to you.

How Easily One Gets Distracted

19 March 2018

It’s very easy to get distracted from your current activity and you can realize it only by recalling how many interruptions you had during the day.

I Told You It’s Not Okay!

12 March 2018

How many times have I told you it’s not ok? Well, I am taking a break while you count, because it may take some time. There are people who generally have made a life mission out of pointing out that you are doing it wrong.

Your Priority Should Be the Family, Not the Job!

5 March 2018

I am convinced that you know what is your number one priority. In theory you do. In practice, you might not be so skilled at managing your job outside work.

There Is No Democracy Within Companies

12 February 2018

I hope you didn’t think there is democracy within the companies you work for and that we each get a vote on how to do our job. This thing with voting applies merely when choosing a location for the end of the year party, not for serious business decisions.

Admit When You Are Wrong

5 February 2018

Yup, Bo$$, admit when you are wrong, especially in front of your subordinates or colleagues. It’s easier to admit it in front of the manager, even if it’s a cautious act – maybe I get away with it, a mistake admitted cuts half the negative impact. Or something like that.

Let’s Have a Meeting About Nothing

29 January 2018

I know this has never happened to you – participating to a meeting on nothing and less likely, calling one yourself. This is a privilege that few mortals have. Very often :)

What Can You Do When Your Employee is Depressed?

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15 January 2018

When your employee is depressed, the results of their work may affect the entire organization and your attitude as manager is greatly challenged in such moments.

Feedback Is Not Criticism

10 January 2018

Feedback is generally treated as criticism because when we receive it, we expect something negative. This is not very far from the truth, but it’s far from the initial purpose of feedback.

What Can You Do With An Annoying Colleague?

8 January 2018

There is no organization that doesn’t have an annoying colleague or more. In order to determine just how annoying that person is, there should be more than one person being bothered by their behavior. Except if you are the annoying one :)

People Are NOT the Most Important “Asset” Of a Company

3 January 2018

It sounds so good this story of how people are the most important ‘asset’ we have. Well, it may sound good but it’s a little far-fetched. I mean if you have a bunch of non-performers, simply sitting around – probably they aren’t your most important people.