Tom O'Dea
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Leadership Tips -- What's a B Player?
Leadership responsibilities include dealing with the reality that people contribute and perform at different levels, and that leaders must recognize and reward people accordingly. With innovation and change at the heart of competitive success, we all need people who take risks and challenge the status quo. But if all we had were risk takers, we'd be in a heap of trouble. Top performers come in various styles. A... (posted by Tom 3 years 190 days ago.)
Leadership responsibilities include dealing with the reality that people contribute and perform at different levels, and that leaders must recognize and reward people accordingly. With innovation and change at the heart of competitive success, we all need people who take risks and challenge the status quo. But if all we had were risk takers, we'd be in a heap of trouble. Top performers come in various styles. A... (posted by Tom 3 years 190 days ago.)
Strategies for Managing Change -- The Project Manager
Introduction The title of project manager (PM) is used to mean different things in different companies. Fortunately there is a standards body called the Project Management Institute which provides excellent guidance around the role and function of a project manager. Some will disagree, but I don't care if your project manager is PMI certified or not. You need to care about having a project... (posted by Tom 3 years 196 days ago.)
Introduction The title of project manager (PM) is used to mean different things in different companies. Fortunately there is a standards body called the Project Management Institute which provides excellent guidance around the role and function of a project manager. Some will disagree, but I don't care if your project manager is PMI certified or not. You need to care about having a project... (posted by Tom 3 years 196 days ago.)
Strategies for Managing Change -- Use Your Walls
No matter what kind of change you're introducing to an organization, ultimately you're seeking a change in behavior. Modify behavior, and you'll modify results . As you're focusing on people, process and technology, don't overlook the physical environment. You probably already realize the importance of a well designed workspace to people's productivity and job satisfaction. That work environment also... (posted by Tom 3 years 204 days ago.)
No matter what kind of change you're introducing to an organization, ultimately you're seeking a change in behavior. Modify behavior, and you'll modify results . As you're focusing on people, process and technology, don't overlook the physical environment. You probably already realize the importance of a well designed workspace to people's productivity and job satisfaction. That work environment also... (posted by Tom 3 years 204 days ago.)
Better Communication Skills -- Email, Meetings, Phone Calls
Better communication skills start with the right choice of communications media. Good intentions are sometimes lost in misunderstanding that could have been avoided with honest, face to face discussion. Yet face to face is not always practical. How do you make the right choice? A Real Example This is a story I'm going to tell on myself. It's true, and because it's a bit personal I'm leaving... (posted by Tom 3 years 205 days ago.)
Better communication skills start with the right choice of communications media. Good intentions are sometimes lost in misunderstanding that could have been avoided with honest, face to face discussion. Yet face to face is not always practical. How do you make the right choice? A Real Example This is a story I'm going to tell on myself. It's true, and because it's a bit personal I'm leaving... (posted by Tom 3 years 205 days ago.)
Key Opinion Leaders - Engaging the Key Opinion Leader in Managing Change
Key Opinion Leaders are the most influential people in any group or organization. If you're going to lead people, especially a large number of people, you need the help of Key Opinion Leaders. Your job is easier when they are engaged and impossible if they oppose you. Other articles have addressed the important and non-trivial task of identifying key opinion leaders. Here we will... (posted by Tom 3 years 215 days ago.)
Key Opinion Leaders are the most influential people in any group or organization. If you're going to lead people, especially a large number of people, you need the help of Key Opinion Leaders. Your job is easier when they are engaged and impossible if they oppose you. Other articles have addressed the important and non-trivial task of identifying key opinion leaders. Here we will... (posted by Tom 3 years 215 days ago.)
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