In my previous posts on unlocking the mystery of teamwork and becoming an effective team player, I mentioned that one of the hallmarks of a solid team player is engaging in constructive conflict. The central idea behind constructive conflict is to embrace different ideas and viewpoints. It is easier said than done though. When faced […]
How To Effectively Market Yourself
In my previous post on performance reviews, I went over in detail on the reality of performance reviews and how to navigate through them. Another key aspect of developing your personal brand and doing well in a performance review is marketing yourself. You definitely have come across that one individual at work. Yes, the one […]
Five Steps to Dissecting Organizational Culture
When there is an absence of trust and fear of conflict within a team, it is most likely an issue of deep-seated cultural problems. In my earlier post on how to become an effective team player, I specifically mentioned that trying to deal with such dysfunctions on your own is not advisable. More often than […]
Three Steps To Accelerate Your Personal Brand Development
Ok. You have chosen the right job. You are comfortable with the trade-offs. Your boss is not exactly someone whom you spontaneously see eye-to-eye but you have managed to find a way to make it work. The question now is how do you accelerate your personal brand development? In my opinion, it comes down to […]
How To Become An Effective Team Player
In my previous post, I discussed the five dysfunctions that exist within teams. The first step in becoming an effective team player is to recognize those five dysfunctions. The ultimate goal in becoming a true team player is developing the mindset to correctly utilize the knowledge. So, how do you go about using the five […]
Unlocking The Mystery Of Teamwork
Technology. Finance. Strategy. Marketing. Which of these elements do you need to have a competitive edge which can bring you success? Ask any experienced leader within any organization and they will tell you none of these elements are more important than teamwork. In my earlier post on workplace trends, I had mentioned that one of […]
The Reality About Performance Reviews And How To Handle Them
Anyone who has gone through performance reviews at work is probably aware of how painful the process is. Most people regard performance reviews as a game of chess, with the ultimate objective of checkmating their way to victory. In this post, I am going to provide some of the misconceptions people have about performance reviews […]
The Four Different Boss Types And How To Work With Them
In my last post, I talked about how to develop credibility with your boss. In a perfect world, everyone would get along very well with his or her boss. There really would be no need for me to write this blog post! It also would be quite boring. Of course, we all know that does […]
Three Steps to Developing Credibility With Your Boss
When it comes to the managing upwards and developing credibility with your boss, it is not unusual to hear lots of interesting stories – both good and bad ones. The bad stories are usually poured over in detail – after all, who doesn’t what to hear something juicy, right? There is a popular saying that […]
How To Find The Right Job
If only the Germans had not invaded Poland in 1939, then World War II would not have happened and the destruction that followed would not have taken place. See how simple that was? It is often said that hindsight is 20/20. It is easy to say someone made a bad decision or should have known […]