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Management is a skill that needs to be developed and learned. While some aspects are straight forward, or common sense, learning how to be effective as a manager is what will set you apart from the rest.

Productivity Tip: Utilizing Those 10 Minute Blocks of Idle Time

Productivity Tip: Utilizing Those 10 Minute Blocks of Idle Time
April 29, 2017 ~ Said Ketchman ~ Leave a comment

Lately my work day has been filling up with meeting after meeting. My time at home is completely booked with the kids. Even after everyone is asleep, I’m usually too exhausted to do anything really productive. Most people are in a similar situation, where their time is already maxed out but they need to do more… [Continue Reading]

The Risk Taker: 5 Steps to Managing Risk as an Innovator

The Risk Taker: 5 Steps to Managing Risk as an Innovator
March 16, 2017 ~ Said Ketchman ~ Leave a comment

Gloria’s rise within the company was simply amazing. Just a few years ago she was like any other engineer. Everything began to change when she decided to be more involved and began coming up with innovative solutions to complex problems. There was a lot of risk involved—she was putting her reputation on the line—but she managed… [Continue Reading]

3 Steps for Developing the Strengths of Your Team Members

3 Steps to Developing The Strengths of Your Team
March 2, 2017March 11, 2017 ~ Said Ketchman ~ Leave a comment

Brian. Oh Brian, Joshua whispered to himself, thinking about the meeting that just happened. Brian, his direct report, was like a stream roller whenever he got involved with a project. People were afraid of him because of his approach to everything. No one wanted to discuss their ideas, for fear he would tear them apart…. [Continue Reading]

That’s Not My Job: Overcoming Career Inhibiting Behavior

February 25, 2017February 26, 2017 ~ Said Ketchman ~ Leave a comment

Rich was a rock star, and everyone knew it. He walked into work, like he did every day, knowing he’d be contributing something amazing to the team’s project. He always produced the best work and was happy his manager, Antonio, gave him the toughest assignments. Today, however, Antonio asked him to work on putting together a few… [Continue Reading]

Making Your Team Great Again: 5 Disciples for High Effectiveness

Making Your Team Great Again: 5 Disciples for High Effectiveness
February 14, 2017June 17, 2017 ~ Said Ketchman ~ 2 Comments

Fred decided he was fed up working with his team members. If he just did it himself, he wouldn’t have had to go back and make so many corrections. He liked the other guys—honestly, he did—but after all these weeks, they were just starting to annoy him. Teams are just not very effective sometimes, he… [Continue Reading]

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