Managing People Articles

1). 7 Common-Sense Tips for Managing People By : Colleen Kettenhofen
Copyright 2006 Colleen Kettenhofen “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” Albert Schweitzer 1.You set the standard: Work as hard, or harder, than your employees. Be a role model when managing people. Strive to know more than your best employee (or best sales rep) about your product line, industry, and their jobs.
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3). Firing Someone – Does it have to be painful, for them and you? By :
Copyright 2006 The National Learning Institute The need to write this article came about through the recent experience of two of my friends. Both had been fired. One for supposed poor performance (although she had never been counselled and at the time was in fact on sick leave) and one because the start up facility she was employed by, suddenly closed down.
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4). Fears That Drive Reactions: The Feeler Perception By : Carol Welsh
Our actions and reactions are influenced by the four perceptual styles: Audio, Feeler, Visual and Wholistic. These styles have Empowering and Limiting Tendencies. When you function through your Limiting Tendencies, your hot buttons are easily pushed, which triggers emotional reactions. These reactions are stimulated by your fears and fueled by your perceptions.
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5). The Professional Woman By : Carol Welsh
Have you ever wondered by some women instantly appear professional while others seem to not have it completely together? How we act and react is influenced by our four perceptual styles: Audio, Visual, Feeler, and Wholistic. We are a combination of all four styles but our primary style influences are actions and reactions the most. However, the more in balance you are between the four styles, the easier it is to adapt to the other person’s style.
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6). How To Turn The Dream Into A Reality By : Gina Gardiner
The first step is to understand that in order to achieve success you must take action. Inertia is the most common reason for lack of success! What is your dream? Your goals for the future? What do you want to achieve in your life in the next week? month? year? 5 years? What would you like people to remember you for after you have left this world? Think big - challenge yourself.
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7). Managing with Authority and Democracy By : Mark Meshulam
Managers of people have a style, consciously or not, which has elements of authoritarianism and democracy. The author observes how these come into play and suggests adding market realities and results into the mix as managers hone their styles.
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8). Fears that Drive Reactions: The Wholistic Perception By : Carol Welsh
When your hot buttons are pushed, it triggers an initial emotional reaction which is fueled by your fears and influenced by your perceptual style: Audio, Feeler, Visual and Wholistic. For instance, the first emotion that Audios feel is anger when they think someone is trying to control them. Maintaining personal control is of utmost importance to them.
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9). Information overload: don't let them overwhelm you By : Helen Wilkie
It's becoming more and more difficult to sift the nuggets of true knowledge from the mountains of data thrown at us from all directions. Of course, we do this to ourselves to a certain extent, because in this age of unlimited access to information through the Internet as well as all the traditional sources, most of us try to take in just too much. No wonder we feel overwhelmed.
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10). Shuffling or Dancing? By : Carol Welsh
As I entered the restaurant, I looked for the hostess so I could inquire as to where the Shrine Club of Daytona Beach was meeting. I was the guest dinner speaker and arrived early so I could get set up and chat with the members. When I asked a waitress for the location, she pointed at the hostess, who was helping an elderly man walk to the private dining room.
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11). Fears that Drive Reactions: The Visual Perception By : Carol Welsh
When your hot buttons are pushed, it triggers an initial emotional reaction which is fueled by your fears and influenced by your perceptual style: Audio, Feeler, Visual and Wholistic. For instance, the first emotion that Audios feel is anger when they think someone is trying to control them. Maintaining personal control is of utmost importance to them.
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12). Business Efficiency - Three Easy Steps To Make The Difference By : Martin Haworth
Regaining control, in an organizational nightmare environment, is the one thing you can do to make your life at work more bearable. And it only takes a few things as well...
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13). Easy Tools Of Management You Must Know By : Martin Haworth
Management is not the easiest job in the world. If done correctly however, it has its many rewards. But what if you are in large scale management involving many people and situations? Would not that be very challenging? Here are a few steps to consider...
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14). Succession Planning - Vital For Your Business At All Levels By : Martin Haworth
There are so many issues in management today and one that so often gets missed is planning for every eventuality. If you have no idea what succession planning is then this article is worth a read - it could make all the difference...
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15). About Managing Employees Behavioral Styles By : Ann Liu
Every employee has his or her own behavior and working style, how to handle the differences in among of them is a challenge. To achieve your objective, the first thing you need to do is to know the fact and understand the reality - You really cannot motivate another person.
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