Brian WatkinsSep 14, 20202 minStop Thinking of Reasons Not to DelegateOne thing I’ve noticed with managers, particularly new managers, is that they are excellent at coming up with reasons to not delegate. It...
Brian WatkinsSep 11, 20201 minManaging Up Do's and Don'tsAs you practice this skill, you will learn what works and doesn’t work for you. However, read this article for some good tips on Do’s and...
Brian WatkinsSep 10, 20201 minManaging Up/Across: ExpectationsIn order to meet your manager’s or peer’s expectations, you have to be clear on what the expectations are. If you are using the 4 W’s,...
Brian WatkinsSep 9, 20202 minA Story: Successful Managing UpI once worked with a woman who was very smart, a great manager, and very effective. She was somewhat quiet, but knew exactly where and...
Brian WatkinsSep 8, 20201 minShould You be Managing Your Boss?No, at least not like you do your team. After all, management is a position of authority. However, you can easily find articles and...