Eight Things Successful Managers Do WellNaomi Karten describes eight things that successful managers do well. From building relationships and being straight with employees, to coaching the right people and giving credit when it's due, a good manager can inspire team members to work harder and happier.
How to "Manage" Your Former Peers and FriendsIf you’ve just become a manager or executive, and you’re now going to be managing people who used to be your colleagues and pals, your relationships with your former peers will change. You may prefer that the relationships don’t change, but they can, they will, and if you are to succeed, they must.
How to Survive a Bad BossIt can be miserable to have a boss who takes all the credit, treats employees harshly, micromanages, abruptly changes priorities, or never provides direction. Naomi Karten shares some tips for surviving a bad boss. Remember that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
How to Benefit from MistakesMistakes happen for all sorts of reasons, such as quick reactions, fatigue, bad advice, lack of training, and confusing instructions. Naomi Karten explains how we can benefit from our mistakes because it’s from them that we’re reminded how we could be better—provided, of course, we pay attention.
How to Deal with People Who Are LateAlthough certain personality factors may explain why some people are more prone to tardiness than others, there are steps you can take to alleviate potential problems. You probably can’t change the underlying causes of those who keep you waiting, but you can establish clear boundaries.
Four Tips for Assembling a Great Test TeamWhen recruiting new team members, remember that you may not be marrying the folks you hire, but you are tying your success in with theirs. So it’s vital to be thorough in evaluating potential recruits and to hire slowly. Bonnie Bailey presents four tips for assembling a great test team.
How to Ask for a RaiseWe’re trained from childhood not to discuss money. Still, if you don't ask for a raise, you could be cheating yourself out of a bigger paycheck. So, if you’re doing your job and believe you deserve more, the smart thing is to ask.
Seven Mistakes Managers MakeNaomi Karten did a web search of “mistakes managers make” and received 262,200 hits. Although many of the unique articles highlight the same or similar mistakes, Naomi found that certain mistakes kept surfacing. Here are the seven most common managerial mistakes.
