Learn To Manage More Effectively With Priority Matrix
Management is hard. Here are some tips on how to make it slightly less hard.
Extra, extra, read all about IT Management Blogs! IT Managers have many priorities on their list. To add to an already-full plate (or desk, should I say) there is a continuous slew of new information to keep up with in the this rapidly-changing field. Even the best IT Managers can benefit from reading up on their…
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Managing employees while away from the office can be tough, as you lose a birds-eye view of what each team member is doing. However, whether you are on a vacation, an out-of-town meeting, or simply away from the office on leave, there are ways to keep close eyes on your employees and keep progress moving forward without…
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When I applied for my job at Appfluence, my soon-to-be boss asked me to take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test, a self-report survey designed to indicate preferences in how people see the world and make decisions. One personality type determined by this questionnaire is Introversion vs. Extroversion. Contrary to popular misconception, introverts are not “shy,”…
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When doctors conduct what is called a post-mortem analysis, their goal is to determine or confirm the cause of death. For centuries, this process has been an invaluable tool to validate physiological theories and advance our knowledge of the human body. Such examinations are critical to ascertain the validity of certain treatments, and to discard…
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On January 14, 2013, Daniel Shapero of LinkedIn published his article titled “How to Manage Projects: Double Down, Delegate or Destroy,” in which he detailed his strategy for prioritizing his to-do list of projects, in order to offer insight to company leaders and managers. In order to determine which projects are prioritized, and thus which…
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Are you looking for how to conduct a SWOT analysis or a free SWOT Analysis template? Look no further. In this article, we present: 7 steps to conduct a successful SWOT analysis A free SWOT template An app that allows you to conduct a SWOT analysis effortlessly Note: If you’re a visual learner, download our…
Read moreAccording to Brian Tracy, “The true measure of the value of any business leader and manager is performance.” Your business depends on lightning-fast operations that quickly and effectively communicate necessary information to the right person. It is easy to get bogged down in menial tasks, such as routine emails and callbacks, that eat away at…
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The dawn of the information age has ushered in an era of new approaches to performance reviews and job feedback. Thankfully, many companies are moving away from the entrenched system whereby managers deliver a one-way performance review to their charges annually; we even wrote about a better alternative here. The decision to get rid of…
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Does it seem like you never have enough time to do everything you need — and want — to do? Then you might want to give the GTD method a try. Developed by David Allen, this organizational method is explained thoroughly in his book Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Basically, the GTD…
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The annual performance review is a time-consuming task that many companies undertake as each year comes to a close. However, as workplaces continue to grow more dynamic, this annual staple is losing popularity among employers. Below, we offer insight from Anne Fisher, Fortune magazine senior writer and career advice columnist on the new direction of…
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