...responses to this phrase, inserted innocently into the presentation whenever you just can’t stand it anymore: “I can’t read the type. Would you please expand the view and walk us...…
...or you’ll go home every day feeling like you need a shower. Rule #1: Never say “no.” You can present alternatives and estimate costs. You can explain that you don’t...…
...you have any suggestions on learning how to translate into ManagementSpeak instead of your normal practice of translating from it? Just as important, can you tell me how to not...…
...you’ve already gone through yourself. What makes this tactic particularly desirable is that however it comes out, you’ll get credit for breaking through the impasse and getting the group moving...…
...an IT audience: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, offshore outsourcing and the “in-shoring” of foreign IT professionals are high-profile examples. They’re in bounds as well. As it happens, the question...…
...for several reasons it’s time for organizations to revisit their COVID-19 policy. First and foremost, as of this writing and as noted above, the combination of currently available vaccines and...…
...alone. But introduce the issue. Educating your company’s leaders on issues like this is your responsibility. In a nation that views influence-buying as free speech instead of bribery, UCITA won’t...…
“My boss micromanages me. What can I do about it?” It’s a common complaint. If you’re algebraically inclined: “My boss does x(i) and I don’t like it. What can I...…
...want to accomplish something? You think you can do a better job than those currently in authority? If you can’t gain and hold onto authority you won’t accomplish your goals....…
...promote the ideas, you’ll gain a (or add to your existing) reputation as a persnickety pain in the keister. You might be better off just going with the flow, without...…