Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi is often credited with saying, “A tie is like kissing your sister.” Now, for all I know, his sister was hot. But if you interpret the quote the traditional way, I’d suggest it could also be applied to consulting. While a good consulting job is better than not working, it’s [...]
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June 29 2010
7 Steps to Overcoming the Addiction of Micromanagement
I was recently asked to create a training program for newly appointed managers. While I have a lot of material I could have used, I wanted to make sure I was covering the challenges that are truly faced by new managers. As I reflected on those challenges, my mind raced back to some of my [...]
May 4 2010
Promotions to Management – The Right Choice?
Being “Promoted” Has Different Meaning For Some
Every year, hundreds of internal promotions take place throughout the corporate world. Some are executed with perfect finesse while others stand as prime examples of how to set someone up for failure. One of the key factors contributing to the failure of internal promotions is the lack of understanding [...]
