by Christi Barrett | Change, Supervision, Transition
You always knew she had talent and was hard-working. Now the person who used to sit in the next cubicle is moving to a corner office. How do you manage the transition and the issues that will arise? Discuss roles and expectations. Hopefully the new boss will initiate...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Leadership, Supervision, Transition
You’ve done it. You’ve received the big promotion and will now lead your department. So, how do you handle the transition from being a peer to being the boss? Scott Eblin summarized a New York Times article on Ursula Burns’ transition to CEO at...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence
My boss is a controlling jerk. The project manager is an idiot. My assistant can’t think his way out of a paper bag. Venting about work seems to be on the rise. Maybe it’s because we’re afraid to make waves by bringing up problems directly, for fear...