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AUGUST 26, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, August 26, 2009 What Can We Learn From the Bad Job Market? Learn to practice what you preach.” MORE
JUNE 15, 2009
Most of the time, we will have a sense about the level of morale within a work unit or company as a whole. When a work unit or the company as a whole is affected by low or insufficient morale, the root cause can very often be traced back to the person in charge. Ultimately the manager of a work unit brings a certain philosophy and style to work that directly impacts his/her employees. It is the single most important factor in morale issues. MORE
OCTOBER 21, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. MORE
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Rather youre trying to get a job, starting a new career, in mid-career, or thinking about retiring, you can never write the ending to your story. They stammer around and then say something like, "Well, I used to be a pilot for a major airline, but I got laid off. MORE
JANUARY 20, 2009
In a move to offer current and future clients a comprehensive performance management system, ReviewSNAP announces the launch of the new 360 Degree Feedback module, ReviewSNAP360TM. A division of Applied Training Systems, ReviewSNAP provides a fully automated, web-based performance review solution. It is designed for ease of use and efficient coordination of the actual 360 degree surveys. MORE
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 14, 2009 4 Ways to Make Meetings Better If you look up the term "necessary evil," youll probably find a photograph of a bunch of people in a meeting. Recently I looked into the issue of meetings, some pet peeves of those attending and how the whole "necessary evil" could be made well, less evil. MORE
AUGUST 13, 2017
“Coaching is helping another person reach higher levels of effectiveness by creating a dialogue that leads to awareness and action.” In the classic coaching book, Coaching for Performance (2009), the late John Whitmore described numerous benefits of coaching. MORE
JANUARY 5, 2009
Not all of these qualities can be learned but most can be built upon if there’s a will and a spark to work with. I would particularly like to highlight ‘ intuition’ , because in my experience this is the one thing that really makes or breaks a manager. The other stuff’s important too, i.e., no one wants to work for an ignorant, inflexible hothead with no sense of humor, but intuition is where you live. The good news is that predictive management can be learned with practice. MORE
JULY 30, 2009
In this three part series I‘ve classified the evolving landscape of knowledge management into three categories. The first category is Leveraging Explicit Knowledge and is about capturing documented knowledge and building it into a collection - connecting people to content. MORE
JULY 13, 2009
The top issue on the minds of HR leaders today is the need to “rebuild a culture of performance&# in their organizations. From the 2009 Talent Management Factbook®, n=780 organizations). Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management. MORE
DECEMBER 21, 2009
Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Top 10 Project Management Mistakes You Should Avoid I was recently studying the anatomy of failed/troubled projects and following came out as a learning. Not managing expectations of all stakeholders of the project (including your organization and in client’s organization). Not staying on top of project schedule and not flagging risks early in the project cycle. Not learning from your past mistakes. MORE
DECEMBER 24, 2009
Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer QAspire Blog 2009 – Essential Posts Redux When the year ends, we tend to retrospect. February 2009: Experiences and Learning on Respecting people This essential post touched upon the issue of respecting people at workplace. Two diverse experiences shaped up this post and lessons learned from these experiences are still very relevant. October 2009: Working and Walking – Where Are You Going? MORE
AUGUST 20, 2009
At the time I was supervising 4 employees. I had to lay one of them off around 7/15 due to being overstaffed. The employee (employee A) was supposed to be let go by my predecessor, but he never carried it out. I laid off the employee and needless to say that employee was shocked. I found out later that the former employee was going around saying that I fired him because I didn't like him. I recently had a day off on 8/5 and returned to work on 8/6. MORE
JULY 20, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, July 20, 2009 Do Online Classes Make Sense for Your Career? People just did the work and never challenged anything that was said. MORE
DECEMBER 3, 2018
“Layoffs are mostly bad for companies, harmful for the economy, and devastating for employees.” In December 2017, I (along with many of my colleagues) got laid off by the parent company that had acquired our smaller company in 2014. The Consequences of Losing Your Job. MORE
MARCH 6, 2009
Those comments call our attention to the relationship or the system in which both parties are embedded. In this post we explore the ability of the receiver to make use of the help being offered. Particularly in today’s context, we are often too overloaded or lack the requisite competences to absorb or metabolize the help. The Coast Guard’s Rescue Swimmer Program. The Coast Guard is charged with assisting ships in distress. MORE
JULY 10, 2009
It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" You ask job candidates to be on time, yet you keep them cooling their heels in the lobby for an hour? MORE
JULY 2, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 2, 2009 Do Bad Managers Make Us Perform Better? July 2, 2009 1:44 PM Anita said. July 2, 2009 1:55 PM Jennifer said. MORE
AUGUST 20, 2009
At the time I was supervising 4 employees. I had to lay one of them off around 7/15 due to being overstaffed. The employee (employee A) was supposed to be let go by my predecessor, but he never carried it out. I laid off the employee and needless to say that employee was shocked. I found out later that the former employee was going around saying that I fired him because I didn't like him. I recently had a day off on 8/5 and returned to work on 8/6. MORE
OCTOBER 16, 2009
Walk on a beach and you see vast expanse of the sea. Walk in the park and you can smell freshly cut grass. Listen the birds chirping early morning songs. Walk in the gym and you only watch other people working out. The effort (you put in walking) remains the same. Goal remains the same. link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher By tnvora (Tanmay Vora) , October 16, 2009 @ 1:33 pm Twitter Comment Working (hard) is much like walking. MORE
OCTOBER 22, 2009
Bob, the project manager, was busy communicating with client via MSN Messenger, his eyes focused on the computer screen and fingers fiercely hitting the keyboard in a fine synchrony with his brain. Jay, the team member, approach Bob with a suggestion - “Sir, for this particular requirement of the project, I have a suggestion that can save us a few lines of code, time and may also improve the performance”, there was a spark on Jay’s face as he put forward the suggestion. MORE
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
I was in Helsinki (Finland) again in the past week where I met a few customers. What a learning experience it has been! When you are in a meeting with customer, you have an opportunity to: Add value to them (so much so that they pull their notepad out and start taking notes) Learn about communication, what works and what doesn’t. How you utilize these two opportunities makes a huge difference to the business. Even my travel was a great learning experience. MORE
FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Crossing Boundaries is a change program at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The program started when LTG Maples came to the Agency three years ago. In reviewing the latest human capital survey he learned that employees felt they had no ability to provide input into issues, they couldn’t push things up. With the help of the Knowledge Lab (the part of the organization I contract with) he created Crossing Boundaries to address that issue. MORE
MAY 16, 2009
The Bamboo Project Blog « Reflections on an Open Space Conference | Main | Feeling Like Dirt » Your Guide to Job Search and Personal Branding on Twitter Twitter --the 140 character socialnetworking site--is becoming increasingly useful for job seekers. MORE
DECEMBER 1, 2009
I can’t wait to have the paperback version in my hands (shipped and expected to arrive in India next week). This is just the beginning, and a fantastic one. This book focuses on people, process and leadership and how they impact quality culture of the organization. Nicholas Bate , who reviewed the book recently says - “I’ve always enjoyed Tanmay’s blog for its succinct approach and he has managed to transfer this to his book : it’s full of shots of wisdom. MORE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
[From CCL’s description of the book]: An essential book on leadership development and coaching, Compass is the go-to reference to help you—and the people you develop—provide the leadership needed in any circumstance to galvanize teams, groups and entire organizations. MORE
JULY 20, 2009
What big mistake have you made recently and what did you learn from it? What gets you up in the morning or keeps you awake at night? I will add this one: How do no manage to keep the big picture of the web? MORE
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Full of Life 35 When I see my 3 years old daughter playing in the park, jumping, dancing, smiling and completely immersed in her play, I always tell myself, “She is full of life”. When they take risks… …and learn from failures. When they don’t keep worrying about death as a final consequence… …but live in the present moment, here and now… …and make the most of it. When they keep learning different things. MORE
APRIL 8, 2018
One of the most popular coaching models in the world is the G.R.O.W. GROW is one of the earliest (perhaps even the original ) business coaching models. THE INNER GAME and THE BIRTH OF MODERN COACHING. VARIATIONS OF THE GROW MODEL. MORE
DECEMBER 1, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Of course, you have the one group who is gung-ho, but realistic. MORE
MARCH 2, 2009
Recently on Twitter I told Ari Herzog that the photo he posted of a recent job fair reminded me of a herd of wildebeests looking for the last watering hole. And then I spoke with Jenny Brooks, 32, who made the decision in June 2008 to move her family to Birmingham, Ala. MORE
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
It was exactly how I was feeling at the moment. Then, I did what I always did: I picked up the phone and started asking experts on how job seekers could succeed in this tough market. Your chances of finding a job by just applying online are about 7 percent,” says Phil Haynes. MORE
MARCH 30, 2009
Armed guards at the door. Your top executives threatened in horrific ways, even if they had nothing to do with the executive bonus debacle. Dan Schawbel , a personal branding expert, says there’s no doubt that current AIG employees are going to be “tainted” by the “bad corporate reputation” of AIG. When a reputation management crisis occurs, the individual, regardless if he or she is an executive or a new-hire, is tainted in the same regard,” Schawbel says. MORE
MARCH 20, 2018
Business coaching is enhancing a client’s (person in a business) awareness and behavior in order to achieve business objectives for both client and organization (WABC, Business Coaching Definition). It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them” (p. coaching model. MORE
ReviewSNAP™ offers the following tips on how making maximizing employee performance a New Year’s resolution that will benefit both employees and the organization. Provide ongoing feedback and coaching throughout the year to employees. Track progress and areas of improvement for each employee throughout the year to ensure clear and thorough feedback to the employee. The commitment is just not there or the approach is not a good match for the employee base. MORE
MARCH 16, 2009
The thought of Tiger Woods not playing golf is enough to cause many fans and amateur golfers to hyperventilate. But what if one day no one wanted to pay to watch golf, and all the sponsors said they would rather start supporting ping pong? It would seem wrong to many who have watched Tiger's talent over the years. But what in the world will Tiger do? Well, some ping pong coaches might say that Tiger is too old to learn a new skill. MORE
Josh Bersin
JULY 13, 2009
The top issue on the minds of HR leaders today is the need to “rebuild a culture of performance&# in their organizations. From the 2009 Talent Management Factbook®, n=780 organizations). Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.
Workplace Psychology
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
[From CCL’s description of the book]: An essential book on leadership development and coaching, Compass is the go-to reference to help you—and the people you develop—provide the leadership needed in any circumstance to galvanize teams, groups and entire organizations.
QAspire
DECEMBER 24, 2009
Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer QAspire Blog 2009 – Essential Posts Redux When the year ends, we tend to retrospect. February 2009: Experiences and Learning on Respecting people This essential post touched upon the issue of respecting people at workplace. Two diverse experiences shaped up this post and lessons learned from these experiences are still very relevant. October 2009: Working and Walking – Where Are You Going?
Workplace Psychology
AUGUST 13, 2017
“Coaching is helping another person reach higher levels of effectiveness by creating a dialogue that leads to awareness and action.” In the classic coaching book, Coaching for Performance (2009), the late John Whitmore described numerous benefits of coaching.
Workplace Psychology
APRIL 8, 2018
One of the most popular coaching models in the world is the G.R.O.W. GROW is one of the earliest (perhaps even the original ) business coaching models. THE INNER GAME and THE BIRTH OF MODERN COACHING. VARIATIONS OF THE GROW MODEL.
Workplace Psychology
MARCH 20, 2018
Business coaching is enhancing a client’s (person in a business) awareness and behavior in order to achieve business objectives for both client and organization (WABC, Business Coaching Definition). It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them” (p. coaching model.
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The Bamboo Project Blog
JULY 20, 2009
What big mistake have you made recently and what did you learn from it? What gets you up in the morning or keeps you awake at night? I will add this one: How do no manage to keep the big picture of the web?
The Bamboo Project Blog
MAY 16, 2009
The Bamboo Project Blog « Reflections on an Open Space Conference | Main | Feeling Like Dirt » Your Guide to Job Search and Personal Branding on Twitter Twitter --the 140 character socialnetworking site--is becoming increasingly useful for job seekers.
45 Things
AUGUST 26, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, August 26, 2009 What Can We Learn From the Bad Job Market? Learn to practice what you preach.”
45 Things
JULY 20, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, July 20, 2009 Do Online Classes Make Sense for Your Career? People just did the work and never challenged anything that was said.
Conversation Matters
MARCH 6, 2009
Those comments call our attention to the relationship or the system in which both parties are embedded. In this post we explore the ability of the receiver to make use of the help being offered. Particularly in today’s context, we are often too overloaded or lack the requisite competences to absorb or metabolize the help. The Coast Guard’s Rescue Swimmer Program. The Coast Guard is charged with assisting ships in distress.
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45 Things
OCTOBER 21, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work.
45 Things
JULY 10, 2009
It may cost you some time in the beginning, but it will save you in the long run when job seekers tie up your phone lines or e-mail asking, "Did you get my resume?" You ask job candidates to be on time, yet you keep them cooling their heels in the lobby for an hour?
ReviewSNAP
DECEMBER 31, 2009
ReviewSNAP™ offers the following tips on how making maximizing employee performance a New Year’s resolution that will benefit both employees and the organization. Provide ongoing feedback and coaching throughout the year to employees. Track progress and areas of improvement for each employee throughout the year to ensure clear and thorough feedback to the employee. The commitment is just not there or the approach is not a good match for the employee base.
45 Things
JULY 2, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 2, 2009 Do Bad Managers Make Us Perform Better? July 2, 2009 1:44 PM Anita said. July 2, 2009 1:55 PM Jennifer said.
45 Things
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Rather youre trying to get a job, starting a new career, in mid-career, or thinking about retiring, you can never write the ending to your story. They stammer around and then say something like, "Well, I used to be a pilot for a major airline, but I got laid off.
45 Things
DECEMBER 1, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Of course, you have the one group who is gung-ho, but realistic.
45 Things
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
It was exactly how I was feeling at the moment. Then, I did what I always did: I picked up the phone and started asking experts on how job seekers could succeed in this tough market. Your chances of finding a job by just applying online are about 7 percent,” says Phil Haynes.
ReviewSNAP
JUNE 15, 2009
Most of the time, we will have a sense about the level of morale within a work unit or company as a whole. When a work unit or the company as a whole is affected by low or insufficient morale, the root cause can very often be traced back to the person in charge. Ultimately the manager of a work unit brings a certain philosophy and style to work that directly impacts his/her employees. It is the single most important factor in morale issues.
ReviewSNAP
JANUARY 20, 2009
In a move to offer current and future clients a comprehensive performance management system, ReviewSNAP announces the launch of the new 360 Degree Feedback module, ReviewSNAP360TM. A division of Applied Training Systems, ReviewSNAP provides a fully automated, web-based performance review solution. It is designed for ease of use and efficient coordination of the actual 360 degree surveys.
Conversation Matters
FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Crossing Boundaries is a change program at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The program started when LTG Maples came to the Agency three years ago. In reviewing the latest human capital survey he learned that employees felt they had no ability to provide input into issues, they couldn’t push things up. With the help of the Knowledge Lab (the part of the organization I contract with) he created Crossing Boundaries to address that issue.
45 Things
MARCH 2, 2009
Recently on Twitter I told Ari Herzog that the photo he posted of a recent job fair reminded me of a herd of wildebeests looking for the last watering hole. And then I spoke with Jenny Brooks, 32, who made the decision in June 2008 to move her family to Birmingham, Ala.
45 Things
MARCH 16, 2009
The thought of Tiger Woods not playing golf is enough to cause many fans and amateur golfers to hyperventilate. But what if one day no one wanted to pay to watch golf, and all the sponsors said they would rather start supporting ping pong? It would seem wrong to many who have watched Tiger's talent over the years. But what in the world will Tiger do? Well, some ping pong coaches might say that Tiger is too old to learn a new skill.
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 20, 2009
At the time I was supervising 4 employees. I had to lay one of them off around 7/15 due to being overstaffed. The employee (employee A) was supposed to be let go by my predecessor, but he never carried it out. I laid off the employee and needless to say that employee was shocked. I found out later that the former employee was going around saying that I fired him because I didn't like him. I recently had a day off on 8/5 and returned to work on 8/6.
45 Things
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 14, 2009 4 Ways to Make Meetings Better If you look up the term "necessary evil," youll probably find a photograph of a bunch of people in a meeting. Recently I looked into the issue of meetings, some pet peeves of those attending and how the whole "necessary evil" could be made well, less evil.
Evil HR Lady
AUGUST 20, 2009
At the time I was supervising 4 employees. I had to lay one of them off around 7/15 due to being overstaffed. The employee (employee A) was supposed to be let go by my predecessor, but he never carried it out. I laid off the employee and needless to say that employee was shocked. I found out later that the former employee was going around saying that I fired him because I didn't like him. I recently had a day off on 8/5 and returned to work on 8/6.
QAspire
DECEMBER 21, 2009
Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Top 10 Project Management Mistakes You Should Avoid I was recently studying the anatomy of failed/troubled projects and following came out as a learning. Not managing expectations of all stakeholders of the project (including your organization and in client’s organization). Not staying on top of project schedule and not flagging risks early in the project cycle. Not learning from your past mistakes.
45 Things
MARCH 30, 2009
Armed guards at the door. Your top executives threatened in horrific ways, even if they had nothing to do with the executive bonus debacle. Dan Schawbel , a personal branding expert, says there’s no doubt that current AIG employees are going to be “tainted” by the “bad corporate reputation” of AIG. When a reputation management crisis occurs, the individual, regardless if he or she is an executive or a new-hire, is tainted in the same regard,” Schawbel says.
QAspire
DECEMBER 1, 2009
I can’t wait to have the paperback version in my hands (shipped and expected to arrive in India next week). This is just the beginning, and a fantastic one. This book focuses on people, process and leadership and how they impact quality culture of the organization. Nicholas Bate , who reviewed the book recently says - “I’ve always enjoyed Tanmay’s blog for its succinct approach and he has managed to transfer this to his book : it’s full of shots of wisdom.
QAspire
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Full of Life 35 When I see my 3 years old daughter playing in the park, jumping, dancing, smiling and completely immersed in her play, I always tell myself, “She is full of life”. When they take risks… …and learn from failures. When they don’t keep worrying about death as a final consequence… …but live in the present moment, here and now… …and make the most of it. When they keep learning different things.
QAspire
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
I was in Helsinki (Finland) again in the past week where I met a few customers. What a learning experience it has been! When you are in a meeting with customer, you have an opportunity to: Add value to them (so much so that they pull their notepad out and start taking notes) Learn about communication, what works and what doesn’t. How you utilize these two opportunities makes a huge difference to the business. Even my travel was a great learning experience.
Working Girl
JANUARY 5, 2009
Not all of these qualities can be learned but most can be built upon if there’s a will and a spark to work with. I would particularly like to highlight ‘ intuition’ , because in my experience this is the one thing that really makes or breaks a manager. The other stuff’s important too, i.e., no one wants to work for an ignorant, inflexible hothead with no sense of humor, but intuition is where you live. The good news is that predictive management can be learned with practice.
QAspire
OCTOBER 16, 2009
Walk on a beach and you see vast expanse of the sea. Walk in the park and you can smell freshly cut grass. Listen the birds chirping early morning songs. Walk in the gym and you only watch other people working out. The effort (you put in walking) remains the same. Goal remains the same. link to post] - Posted using Chat Catcher By tnvora (Tanmay Vora) , October 16, 2009 @ 1:33 pm Twitter Comment Working (hard) is much like walking.
QAspire
OCTOBER 22, 2009
Bob, the project manager, was busy communicating with client via MSN Messenger, his eyes focused on the computer screen and fingers fiercely hitting the keyboard in a fine synchrony with his brain. Jay, the team member, approach Bob with a suggestion - “Sir, for this particular requirement of the project, I have a suggestion that can save us a few lines of code, time and may also improve the performance”, there was a spark on Jay’s face as he put forward the suggestion.
Workplace Psychology
DECEMBER 3, 2018
“Layoffs are mostly bad for companies, harmful for the economy, and devastating for employees.” In December 2017, I (along with many of my colleagues) got laid off by the parent company that had acquired our smaller company in 2014. The Consequences of Losing Your Job.
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