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Conflict resolution
Motivating and inspiring others
Delegation
Time
When working closely together with multiple people on multiple tasks, it’s important to keep track of your time and that of the others working with you.
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Why setting expectations is critical
One of the top reasons for unhappiness in the workplace is communication issues with one’s manager/supervisor.
Managers tend to make incorrect assumptions that employees have all of the information needed about what needs to be done, without having to communicate it clearly to...
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Work
It’s crucial for your team to know exactly what is expected of them.
The unwritten rules about the level of quality expected in the work, and the depth of knowledge that needs to be displayed, are what defines a successful work project.
What are the boundaries of an employee’s resp...
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Communication
Communication is one of the most critical components of organizational life, and it is far too important to leave to chance.
What’s the preferred way of communicating, both formally and informally? What should be the frequency of communication? What are the protocols for communication at differ...
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Culture
It’s the responsibility of the manager to make sure that the organizational principles, behaviors, values, and overall expectations are clarified.
All employees bring their past experience and habits with them. If those experiences and habits differ from the organizational culture, non-clar...
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Evaluating Performance Expectations
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When you fill your calendar with the tasks and things you want to do, it’s harder for others to steal your time.
The Time Blocking Method
It involves planning out your day in advance and dedicating specific hours to accomplish specific tasks.
It’s important to block out both proactive blocks (when you focus on important tasks) and reactive blocks (when you allow time for requests and interruptions).
Leave room for real dialogue
Interdisciplinary teams have to leave room so that real work can get done. Because they have multiple projects, they try to limit the loss of brainpower by working for days together on one project instead of jumping between tasks.
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