Johanna’s New Year’s Tips For the past three years, I’ve shared three tips with you just in time for New Year’s. This year is no exception. 1. Make time for reflection and observation. I bet this week has been a pleasure for you. You’ve either had a more relaxed week at work, because fewer people
Did you see Cultural Fit Trumps Competence? I don’t know that cultural fit trumps competence. I know that it’s critically important. For geeks, you need a minimum of technical skills and then cultural fit is critically important. I do agree with Feld that the more senior you are, the more cultural fit is critical. Why?
I vividly remember my first promotion into management. I was looking for a promotion to be a senior engineer. I asked for a promotion. I got a promotion into management. Was I ready? Oh no! I remember asking for another promotion. I was told, “You’re too valuable where you are.” I decided to make my
Are you interested in how to manage agile projects? Thinking of transitioning to agile? Available on March 7, 2013? I am leading an experiential one-day tutorial in conjunction with AgileIndy to introduce the ideas of agile project management to people who are interested in agile project management in Indianapolis on March 7, 2013. The tutorial
Today’s guest post is from Melissa Russell. As a consequence of the recent recession, many people have suddenly found themselves either unemployed or underemployed. Landing a job in this climate can be a challenge for anyone, so finding a way to separate yourself from the crush of applicants has become more important than ever before.
I read this article, “Poor Job Fit: A Growing Global Epidemic.” Julie Moreland, the author, says our hiring approaches neglects to account for an individual’s suitability for a potential job. … Research from Towers Watson shows that companies with high levels of employee engagement improved operating income by 19.2 percent, while those with low levels
My most recent Pragmatic Manager newsletter, Great People Create Great Products is up for your reading pleasure. Enjoy! Do you subscribe to my newsletter? As you can tell, I don’t get around to posting them right away. My subscribers learn about all my offerings first. If you don’t subscribe now, please do consider it.
Rothman Consulting Group, Inc.Vol 9, #16: Great People Create Great Products November 29, 2012 ISSN:2164-1196 In This Issue: Great People Create Great Products Hiring Geeks That Fit is Available
John Sumser is writing a series of articles about the hiring paradox on HR Examiner. Read the first one, The Hiring Paradox (Skills Gap 1). The gist is this: It takes more time to hire when you have more alternatives. And, boy oh boy, do employers have more alternatives right now. What I found fascinating
I have another management myth up over at Stickyminds. This one is Management Myth #11: The Team Needs a Cheerleader! I once worked for a manager who ignored all the problems we had, who said, “Let’s go, gang, we can do it!” I thought I would die. I’m an optimistic person. But I don’t believe