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When you don’t understand a job assignment, you need to ask for clarification. In this Business Insider article, Shana...
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On the surface it may seem like your employees aren’t collaborating but more often than not, it isn’t because...
The right way to ask for help at work
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4 occasions where you should ask for help at work
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Why the secret to success is setting the right goals
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What great managers do to engage employees
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There will be times when you find some employees are under-performing and it may be that you are part...
Learn how to give directions to your employees
As a manager, you will be well aware of how much time you spend giving instructions to your employees....
8 ways to communicate your strategy more effectively
It’s not always easy keeping your employees focused on the end goal. This Harvard Business Review article suggests some...
Employees only meet expectations when they know what’s expected
Employees can only be engaged and succeed in the workplace if they know exactly what is expected of them....
3 steps to help employees understand your objectives and expectations
Managers spend a lot of time communicating, but are they making sure their employees understand the instructions they’re giving?...
How to give orders to your employees
Every manager has to give orders, but the way you give them can have a huge effect on how...
How to communicate employee expectations effectively
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The best managers – always – set clear expectations
If employees are given brief, vague instructions, this will lead to confusion and frustration. In this Forbes article, Victor...
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The language of understanding
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Dealing with distractions
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