Just-in-Time Management Advice
Join Jed and Bob as they discuss what a Straw Man is, and how it might best be used, and how to build one for use in your organization.
Listen to the ‘Strawman Proposals: Straw Man and Straw Dogs’ Podcast (12 mins 50 sec):
In 1974 Bill Oncken asked the question of “Who’s got the Monkey” to lament the fact that managers seem to buy more and more problems back from their people, when really they should challenge and develop their people to solve their own problems. Join Jed and Bob as they discuss how managers can put Oncken’s advice to work. Listen to the ‘Who’s Got the Monkey? Delegating Responsibility’ Podcast (13 mins 34 sec):
Download the ”Delegating Responsibility” Cheat Sheet, Video, Audio, and SlidesFaced with a complex problem with several possible solutions? Use the Six Factor Analysis method to assist with your decision making.
Listen to the ‘Structured Decision Making: Six Factor Analysis Method‘ podcast (12 min 03 sec):
Get the ‘Structured Decision Making: Six Factor Analysis Method’ Cheat Sheet
Of the top 10 things that make managers crazy, the second five are all related to managing stress.
Listen to the ‘Top 10 Manager Challenges (Part B)‘ podcast (23 min 44 sec):
You already know what SMART goals are – find out about HARD goals and how they can help you achieve more.
Listen to the ‘SMART Goals are Dumb’ podcast (14 min 25 sec):
What can you do if you’re looking to change or strengthen your corporate culture?
Listen to the ‘Corporate Culture’ podcast (22 min 06 sec):
Learn why you procrastinate, and what you can do about it.
Listen to the ‘Procrastination – Later, Dude!’ podcast (15 min 09 sec):
What should happen after a project winds down? Pick up some tips for a successful project post mortem.
Listen to the ‘Project Post Mortems’ podcast (17 min 28 sec):
Learn how to be “lazy” yet get more done at work.
Listen to the ‘Von Manstein Matrix’ podcast (17 min 32 sec):
What’s the best type of office design… Enclosed offices? Open space concept? Cube Farm?
Listen to the ‘Office Design’ podcast (20 min 15 sec):
'Be a Mentor...NOT a Micro-Manager':
5 Cheat Sheets with quick tips
on how to give your direct reports
the support and development opportunities
they desperately crave.
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