When some people hear the phrase time management they associate it with stereotypes like robotic behavior or an obsession with ‘to do’ lists. It often falls into a productivity measure. Listed below are three myths regarding organization and time management that I notice in training on this topic. Myth 1: YOU CAN SAVE…
Many of us delay starting an important task by deluding ourselves. We think we need a large block of uninterrupted time to make progress on important projects. The result is procrastination! The ‘Swiss Cheese’ technique is a great tool to defeat the procrastination that results from trying to schedule or…
The greatest “myth” among teams is that “good teams get along.” Nothing could be further from the truth! As I like to say, good teams are ugly in appearance with all kinds of conflict. Good teams thrive on resolving conflict and disagreements. Think about it; why would you want a…
You have heard that the greatest fear of the average North American is making a public presentation. While I doubt that is an accurate statement, there is no question that the anxiety arising from this task can be described on a scale from debilitating terror to reluctant acceptance. I have…
I often ask participants in training (both leaders and non-leaders) if they understand ‘team work’. They look at me in a surprised manner as if to say, ‘Duh.’ In fact, I have never met an individual who has said they don’t understand teamwork! Yet, from both research and my personal…
Delegation, considered by some of the greatest gurus in the field of management, is the most important skill in management. It’s also the one skill that has a tendency to throw a detour in your career. Having an understanding of this helps show just how vital the skill of delegation…