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Busy People
WHY ALREADY BUSY PEOPLE ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET MORE THINGS DONE
The old saying goes "if you want something done, give it to a busy person." Managers are generally some of the busiest people in the organization and sometimes they have problems delegating some of their responsibilities. Researchers have collected statistics on volunteers that show parents and people with jobs are more likely to volunteer their time than non-parents and the unemployed -- indicating that people with more on their plate still take on more responsibility (Vanderkam, 2015). This research could explain some of the issues relating to management and delegation of different activities.
The author of this article uses a metaphor of juggling to try to explain why this might be the case. Managers are usually pretty good at multi-tasking (juggling) many different activities at the same time. They can effortlessly switch between tasks and effectively manage their personal schedules. People who are successful generally have an aptitude to multi-task and breakdown projects similar to a project manager. They consider the necessary steps, how to schedule those, how to track tasks, and the other relevant considerations. If a juggler is already handling...
It's probably harder to add the third ball than it is the seventh in all reality.
I think this is actually a pretty good metaphor for staying busy and learning how not to accept other people's monkeys. As a manager, you may be well-qualified to juggle your team's monkeys for them, but it also is part of your responsibility to help them learn to juggle their own monkeys. By teaching them time management and personal organization, you can actually help them develop their careers while also freeing up your own schedule to focus on the most important priorities on your own plate.
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The Right Way to Fire Someone
Firing an employee may be the hardest thing you'll have to do, but if you follow these tips, you can get the job done right.
Firing an employee can be a difficult proposition from a personal perspective. You basically have to look someone in the eyes and tell them you are taking away their income and possibly their means to sustenance or the ability to provide for their families. It can be just as hard on the person that is firing the employee as it is for the employee to get the news. If the employee is a woman,…
References
Ennico, C. (2006, September 10). The Right Way to Fire Someone. Retrieved from Entrepreneur: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/166644
Vanderkam, L. (2015, April 22). WHY ALREADY BUSY PEOPLE ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET MORE THINGS DONE. Retrieved from Fast Company: http://www.fastcompany.com/3045179/work-smart/why-already-busy-people-are-more-likely-to-get-more-things-done
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