Gormanwvzb

Gormanwvzb last signed in Sep 04 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Jan 27, 2009.

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Contemplate, then share the fruits of that contemplation.

I tend to write about management topics because of my background in the military, civilian positions, as well as my education (MBA).Â I am also a husband and parent, so you might see an article or two about not making the mistakes I've made.Â If you are considering other shared revenue sites, you can join Bukisa with this link http://www.bukisa.com/join/4695

How to Make Your Employees Happier

Published August 06, 2009 /

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Help the employee create a meaningful role. Mr. Tjan's steps are designed to maximize the interior motivation of the employee, in other words, as he puts it, the love side of the love or money relationship.While many people have jobs whose compensation is

How to Manage Conflict in the Office

by Gormanwvzb | in Business & Finance > Management

The office climate of 2009 is very stressful, as unemployment hovers below 10% and the next layoff seems just around the corner. This high-tension environment exacerbates underlying conflicts, and may bring many to the fore. Below you will find practical steps for dealing with conflicts between employees.
How to Deal with a Difficult Manager

by Gormanwvzb | in Business & Finance > Management

My boss, however, is a jerk. Actually, "jerk" is too kind a word. I think the proper term for her is "psychopath." How do I deal with her? Dealing with a difficult boss takes patience, professionalism, and knowledge of corporate structures and guidelines. While daunting, it is doable.
How to Re-Focus Distracted Employees

by Gormanwvzb | in Business & Finance > Management

Are you distracted at work? You may think you are not, but your employees are. Is it any wonder? Difficult economic conditions, combined with a 24-hour news cycle, make it easy for employees to become distracted. Combine that with fears of layoffs, cutbacks, and other unknowns, and you have the makings of a very inefficient workplace.
How to Respect Religious Diversity at Work

by Gormanwvzb | in Business & Finance > Management

Managers regularly hear the words "respect" and "diversity," and generally do a good job of exercising those behaviors. However, one area that requires significant work and a little common sense is how to respect religious diversity.
How to Promote and Protect Your Brand

by Gormanwvzb | in Business & Finance > Marketing & Advertising

We all know what a brand is. Whether its beer, a car, or a maker of industrial chemicals, each company's brand defines the company in the market place. As managers and employees, we are called to protect our brand vigorously, and insure that our work matches what our brand represents.
How to Train Staff During a Recession

by Gormanwvzb | in Self Improvement > Career Management

If there ever was a time to encourage and go to training, during a recession is just that time! Employers and employees need to stop looking backward, and instead look forward to where they want the business and its employees to be as the economy rebounds.
How to Help an Employee Cope with Grief

by Gormanwvzb | in Business & Finance > Management

Death is a difficult reality, especially when an employee loses a loved one. Individuals deal with grief in different ways and often are unaware of a change in there behavior. Managers, by and large, are not mental health professionals, but should be compassionate human beings willing to demonstrate that compassion and help their employees through a very difficult time.
How to Survive Matrix Teaming

by Gormanwvzb | in Self Improvement > Career Management

Many of us, especially those with project management experience, work with matrix teams where there is no clear power structure. How does a person survive this type of environment and why is this even a question?
How to Help Employees During a Recession

by Gormanwvzb | in Business & Finance > Management

Here in the early days of 2009, people the world over are feeling the effects of the global recession. The daily news is blaring stories of massive layoffs, cutbacks, and closures. After a while, all of this bad news takes it toll. As a manager, how can you help your employees during this difficult time?