Are you promotable?

There are some very BASIC characteristics to look for before you promote someone.  Obviously we are looking for the right set of skills, behaviors and attitude.  But even more basic than that are some habits to look for. HABIT 1.    Show up on time – If my friends...

Five ways to help new managers succeed

If you are a company that prides itself on promoting from within and maximizing the talent and knowledge of your employees, how do you solve the 5 challenges of promoting within? (as discussed in our previous article) 1. Just like you can assess candidate’s...

Five reasons why most new managers fail

There are few things more exciting to the earnest and dedicated employee than the day they are called into the boss’ office and told that they have received a promotion into a managerial or supervisory role.  After all, for many people, “management” has been a goal...

Finally get results from your team

In your previous article we discussed the first three dysfunctions from Patrick Lencioni’s book “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.” The first three dysfunctions were: Absence of Trust Fear of Conflict Lack of Commitment Without gaining others commitment, you have an…...

Is your team dysfunctional?

Think of the best team you’ve ever been on?  What were some of the qualities the team exhibited?  Trust?  Communication?  Supportive?  Leadership?  Accountability?  Fun?  Vision?  Clear goals and objectives?  Development opportunities? Now think of the worst team...