The Internet has changed how organizations manage. Historically, management was focused on ‘walking and talking.’ Today, ‘reading and writing’ are becoming more and more central. This trend is reinforced by a recent META Group study, which found that 80 percent of business people choose email as their primary communication tool.
The 6 Key Roles of the Modern Manager
So much is changing in our economic and business environment these years, is it any wonder that the nature of leadership is changing too? We’re not talking a new fad, here, folks. Fads come and they go. Leadership-as it is progressively practiced today-is here to stay! If you manage, supervise, direct or formally influence other people, you lead them! So, just for the record, what does this new style of leadership comprise?
Becoming a Manager
Can you imagine a subordinate lending a sympathetic ear to their newly promoted supervisor? Imagine it.
Resume Optimization: Think Like A Hiring Manager
I have a couple questions for you. I have never had a problem getting a job I have applied for IF I get an interview! I interview very well and (without sounding like I have an ego problem), I am also a very hard worker with the skills, competency and drive to do my job. The problem I always have is getting the interview! I usually have to send out so many resume’s before I even get one single one!
Software Project Manager Primer
Have you recently found yourself pushed into the role of project manager? Are you wondering what to do next? More and more often, IT professionals are finding themselves rather suddenly propelled into project management roles – and many don’t know where to begin. Well, there’s good and bad news – no one automatically knows how to manage a project. However, if you want to be successful at it, you have a substantial learning curve ahead of you.
Seven Headaches Of The Website Manager
The job of the website manager (editor) is not easy. Despite the fact that content is everywhere, few organizations understand it properly. The true value and cost of content is rarely recognized. So, as a website manager, you have lots of headaches. But stick with it. Things are slowly getting better.
Linux Logical Volume Manager (LVM) on Software RAID
Read the Disclaimer
Logical Volume Manager is now included with most Linux distributions. The RedHat 8.0 installer even allows you to create LVM volumes during initial install. LVM offers capabilities previously only found in expensive products like Veritas.
Are You a Leader or a Manager?
When you become a leader, you take on a great responsibility…you promise to change the world for the better.
If your reaction to this statement is ‘I’m only managing an organization, or department, or project, I’m not out to change the world’, then I respectfully suggest that you learn to be a good manager, but not a leader.
The Elements Of A Great Manager
As you know, being a manager is no easy task. And if you’ve been promoted from a technical position you may not be prepared to meet the demands of your new position. For some, managing comes naturally while others struggle with creating cohesive teams, handling staff difficulties and producing satisfactory results. As a result, they are stressed out and overworked.
Are You Ready For an In-House Sales Manager?
Should you manage your sales team yourself? Or is it time to hire an in-house sales manager? Here are some tips to help you decide.