Flat organizations have tremendous advantages when your company is a small, nibble startup. As you grow, the flat organization starts to strain under the burden of too many reports, reporting to too few people. Startup management likes the flat organization because they feel they … [Read more...]
The Priority Uncertainty Principle
Raise your hand if you have ever heard this from your boss “You need to switch your top priority to project Hummingbird right now. Stop working on project Mallard ASAP” and then a week later. “Project Mallard is back on as your number one priority. Stop working on Hummingbird.” … [Read more...]
Your First 90 Days at a New Job
Getting a new job is an exciting time. There is something special about jumping through all those interview hoops and landing an offer. This excitement can quickly turn to fear, panic and anxiety once you realize that you will have to learn a whole new set of rules, interact with … [Read more...]
How to Hire So You Don’t Have to Fire
A Guest Post by Thomas Warren Hiring new employees is always a challenging endeavor. You never really know what you’re going to get until they actually show up to work. The point is, it’s a mixed bag. So how do you decide which applicants offer the best solution for your … [Read more...]
Online Learning Tips for the Ambitious Manager
A Guest Post by Alvina Lopez So you've decided to take the plunge with an online education. You've followed the necessary steps so throughly summarized in a recent Daily MBA article about pursuing an [online … [Read more...]
