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Managing Multiple Generations

Post author:David
Post published:October 25
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This is a paper I wrote in 2015 on the idea that Millennials should be managed differently from other generations. I found they shouldn't be. We all want people to…

Stereotype of the times: gen Y are “deservers”

Post author:David
Post published:October 25
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2/26/2013--Just read an article describing the situation facing management today. Apparently, my generation--"Millennials" or "Gen Y" is entitled to early advancement and an easy road, in our own eyes. One…

Mass at the point of decision

Post author:David
Post published:October 25
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3/13/2013--Whether it was Clausewitz's or Napoleon's technique, it applies to management as appropriately as it does to battle. The latest example of "mass at the point of decision" is my…

A Simple Tool to Say “No” Graciously

Post author:David
Post published:October 25
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From Mashable, a template from Alexandra Franzen: Hey [name], Thanks for your note. I’m so proud of you for ___—and I’m flattered that you’d like to bring my brain into…

Revised plan; what do I want?

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Post published:October 25
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3/14/2013--I feel like I'm at a fork in the road. I want to spend my time each day advancing toward something. To do that, I need to have an idea…

Don’t put the cart before the horse

Post author:David
Post published:October 25
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3/21/2013--We all have our IDP now. Mine includes a recruiting aspect, O3s, and perfect closes. All are due by May 1. For recruiting I have to hire two "stars". I…

Familiarity = Rule #1 for new people

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Post published:October 25
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3/29/2013--My friend in Wisconsin does online dating. On his profile, he lists the usual info plus a couple unique traits of his. I think the unique part of the profile…

One on One (O3) rollout 2.0

Post author:David
Post published:October 24
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4/4/2013--It's better than I remember it. A ton of people have approached me to set up O3s. JD made me put up an O3 calendar in the office so the…

Fundamentals first

Post author:David
Post published:October 24
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4/8/2013--Priorities are different at the start of a job vs later on. For the first 90 days, "Fit in, fit in, fit in" is the advice from Manager Tools (MT).…

Delegate or Do

Post author:David
Post published:October 24
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4/25/13--The saying about “what happens when you assume” is a vital code to live by if you’re part of a mgmt. team. For what you are responsible—either wholly or partially--must…