There are well publicized incidents these days of plagiarism. Stories of people in universities and print media come to mind. But what if someone copies a policy or handbook from another company or the Internet? You may not run afoul of copyrights, but there are many other risks and problems such a practice can bring about. Following are a few examples: (more…)
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5 Reasons Not To Copy Someone Else’s Policies
Friday, February 26th, 2010Advice For New Managers – Understand The Players and Make Tangible Progress
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009To transform the total organization or their little part of it, new managers must gain the support of internal and external groups. This means identifying and understanding key players, recruiting support, making quick tangible progress, and creating momentum. (more…)
Advice For New Managers – Communicate and Cast a Vision
Thursday, June 4th, 2009New managers head straight for problems when they fail to communicate. Good communication involves sending a clear message about priorities, conveying important values, and clearly defining expectations. (more…)
Advice For New Managers – Build Your Team
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Most new managers inherit a variety of employees, a few of whom perhaps they would not have chosen. Some will have the knowledge, skills, and ability needed to drive the business forward. Others will not. Some may have aspired to your job, perhaps even have been told in the past that the job was virtually theirs. Others may have hidden agendas because you represent a potential threat to their positions. Often, a new manager finds their “senior team” is less than they hoped for. (more…)
Advice For New Managers – Do Not Be Afraid To Ask
Thursday, May 7th, 2009Being a new manager can be a lonely proposition. Besides relationship issues, the new manager can feel big pressure to have all the answers. After all, isn’t this why you got the job? (more…)