A reader asks: I'm at the management level in a medium-size company. For the most part, things have been going smoothly. I do a lot of one-on-one coaching, and it usually goes...
If you’re a long-time Review reader, you’ll probably recognize Molly Graham’s name. We’ve interviewed her four times — which very well may be a record — simply because the advice she has to share is always top-notch, expertly threading the needle of refreshingly simple yet still highly tactical...
The summer of 2020 was a season full of cancellations. Baseball games were pulled down, graduation celebrations were postponed or held online, and raucous political conventions in confetti-filled arenas were nowhere to be found. But through the COVID shutdowns, one tradition endured...
Employee performance appraisals are often dreaded and disparaged. The reality is they are just one part of an ongoing process that can produce the positive outcomes your company seeks.
In the beginning Justin was a good employee, but now his performance is poor and his attitude is sour. As his supervisor, you are thinking he needs to step up or move on to something different. What do you do?
Stress is not in short supply. The coronavirus pandemic has increased fears about health, family, education and money. Politics and social unrest are piling on to create a toxic mix unlike anything we've seen before.
In the beginning Justin was a good employee, but now his performance is poor and his attitude is sour. As his supervisor, you are thinking he needs to step up or move on to something different. What do you do?
No matter what business you are in, a dashboard is a critical tool in your communication armory and as with any communication tool, presentation is everything. Although there are many tools that can be used to create a dashboard, Excel is commonly used due to its power, flexibility and the fact that most people have it installed on their computer.
Poor data visualization leads to overly complicated charts that take too long to understand, stealing valuable time from your audiences. Worse, a careless approach to visualizing data can lead to misinterpretation of the messages you are trying to communicate.
In the beginning Justin was a good employee, but now his performance is poor and his attitude is sour. As his supervisor, you are thinking he needs to step up or move on to something different. What do you do?
The ability to write effectively truly sets you apart and can make you an invaluable team member or leader. Effective writing is more than a tool for business plans, reports and other long-form communications.
No matter what business you are in, a dashboard is a critical tool in your communication armory and as with any communication tool, presentation is everything. Although there are many tools that can be used to create a dashboard, Excel is commonly used due to its power, flexibility and the fact that most people have it installed on their computer.
