Fundamentals first

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).…

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Delegate or Do

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…

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Do Priorities Need a Deadline?

5/7/2013--Deadlines are an effective part of any task. However, the effective manager schedules their priority first and therefore ensures it is done before spending time anywhere else. In fact, a…

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Why Work on Your Day Off?

5/16/2013--I accepted this job for a specific salary, at a specific location, and with an expected 5-day work week. I’ve been able to meet my priority of 4.8% FOH labor so…

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