So last week I mentioned that there would be more about being along for the ride but not getting involved, so here it is… When you go on a journey, a bunch of people jump into a vehicle and assume a role. Driver Takes control of the vehicle Accepts the responsibilityContinue Reading
Every office has one. If you don’t know who it is, then it’s probably you. The person who uses 200 words when 10 would do. The last person to stop talking at team meetings. The person who’s emails require scrolling just to get to the bloody point. The person peopleContinue Reading
Something magical happened yesterday – someone said thank you to me… ‘For what?’ I hear you ask. Had I just finished a big project? Had I completed an urgent piece of work for a senior executive? Had I bought in doughnuts for the whole team? Had I gone out ofContinue Reading
What’s the most important skill you can demonstrate at work? I’ll give you a clue – it’s nothing to do with photocopying your arse. It’s showing integrity, by being straightforward and honest. It’s saying you are going to do something then doing it. This is not the same as sayingContinue Reading
I received an email recently that made me want to scream. I was in the office so I managed not to. Although I did emit a small growl. And stamped my foot. Twice. The email was addressed to the entire department and consisted of a small list of online featuresContinue Reading
Me: ‘Hi – Tom told me that you were asking about the project I’m working on, so I thought I would come to your desk and introduce myself.’ Her: ’Hi. Yes. It’s good to meet you and I am interested. I was going to send you an email about that.’Continue Reading