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Five considerations before moving someone into a new role
Putting the right people in the right roles is one of your main responsibilities as a manager. Here are a few things to consider before you move someone to a new role. Continue reading
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Think HR doesn’t impact the bottom line? Think again!
In the software industry, particularly in the startup arena, the focus tends to be on the product, services, and clients. Sometimes, the entire focus is on those areas, because they are the money makers, right? Too often, the “backoffice” is… Continue reading
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5 thoughts on handling performance issues
No matter how strong your company culture is and no matter how thorough you are in your hiring process, there will be times in which you will need to handle performance issues on your team. These issues could entail falling… Continue reading
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Three leadership book recommendations for your end of summer reading
One of the things that almost all successful leaders have in common is that their thirst for knowledge and continuous learning. As I mentioned previously, the average CEO reads 60 books a year. With the end of summer approaching, I… Continue reading
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A mindset worth changing (even though it’s hard to do)
A shorter post today, since the last ones have been on the lengthy side. You might be familiar with the “yes, and” approach, which originated in improv comedy. The concept is that Person A makes a statement and Person B… Continue reading
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Product roadmap: 4 things to avoid
Managing an agile product roadmap is no easy task. You have to find the right balance between planning ahead and foreseeing trends and at the same time being flexible enough to adjust your course when new opportunities arise. It requires… Continue reading
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The most common mistakes made by first time managers – Part Two
Since it seems like one of my previous posts, in which I outlined some of the most common mistakes made by first time managers (and some veterans, too), resonated with you, here’s a second installment. The first post laid out… Continue reading
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Where did the time go? 5 tips for handling your only finite resource
When talking about daily challenges, one of the most frequent comments I hear revolves around time management. “There’s just so much to do”, “I can’t get things done because of this slew of emails I’m getting every day”, “I’m drowning”.… Continue reading
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The be-all and end-all: Customer Success
As I mentioned before, staying connected to your customers and putting their needs at the forefront should be your top priorities. By doing so, you enable yourself to reduce customer churn, to give your team members focus and a sense… Continue reading
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Three common hiring mistakes
My two part post about interviewing covered which questions to ask candidates in order to determine whether they are the right fit for the job and your team and what other things to consider in order to ensure a successful interview… Continue reading
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