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I'm a speaker, author and management coach. I love to help first time managers navigate the transition from individual contributor to team leader/supervisor. It's a tough challenge - I know because I did it myself about 10 years ...

I'm a speaker, author and management coach. I love to help first time managers navigate the transition from individual contributor to team leader/supervisor. It's a tough challenge - I know because I did it myself about 10 years ago. I've been a manager and consultant in the IT industry for the last 15 years, and have worked with organizations across a broad range of industries to help them get the best from their staff and systems. Let me know what I can do to help!

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Nov. 23, 2010

What's the best way to improve team morale?

Remember the old saying "it's not what you do, it's how you do it"? This is an excellent case in point. A company could implement every single one of the items on this list and still have low morale. Another company might do none of ... more

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Employee Morale

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Aug. 16, 2010

Fostering a Culture of Engagement

John - great point! I've been re-reading "First Break All the Rules" and one of the key findings in their research was the relationship between an employee's happiness and their relationship with their immediate supervisor. Everyone from the bottom of the organization to the the ... more

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Employee Engagement

Employee Retention

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Aug. 16, 2010

Your Best People Are Updating Their Resumes Right Now

Hi John,
Thanks for your thoughts - I saw that Daniel Pink video too and loved it (I posted it on my blog - http://surviveyourpromotion.com for anyone who hasn't seen it). I agree that some companies and management teams don't consider their people valuable assets and ... more

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Employee Retention

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March 31, 2010

What are the best Social Networking sites for HR Technology discussions?

Hi Nick - I'm a part of RecruitingBlogs.com which is a social network for recruiters and HR folks on Ning. It's a very active community of HR experts writing and talking about recruiting and other management topics. more

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Social Networking

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March 31, 2010

How do you measure employee performance?

Hi Julia,
Nik is right - it's not as hard as it seems. In fact I find it's much easier if you get in the habit of constant feedback vs. waiting for a once/year performance review. That way you are helping your great people understand what ... more

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Employee Performance

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March 12, 2010

Managing human resources professionals: How do you manage the managers?

Hi Mary - one of the big challenges with many lower level managers is that they don't receive proper training on how to manage effectively. I think this is especially true in HR where people assume that if you are an HR pro at any ... more

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March 12, 2010

How to Fire an Employee

That's a great point Nik - this guide is for those who work in organizations where employment is 'at will' meaning either the employer or the employee can end the relationship anytime. Even in the US there are scenarios where you have to meet specific ... more

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March 11, 2010

25 Best HR Experts, Blogs and Influencers to Track in 2010

Great list - some of my favorite resources are on here. I would love it if you would consider http://surviveyourpromotion.com for next year's list! Everything new managers need to know (and some great resources for HR folks working on their management development programs too...)! more

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