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- the person in charge of a job, process, department, or organization, more formally known as a manager or supervisor
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- Real World Ethics for Writing Your Resume
- The Find: Practical, expert guidance on how to stay on the right side of the ethical divide when polishing your resume. The Source: Harvard Business Online's Conversation Starter. The Takeaway: When you're applying for that dream "reach" job the temptation is always there to,...
- Blog posts 2008-06-26
- Do Evil Bosses Have An Edge?
- I was thinking recently about the psychology of motivation, prompted by an article that discussed the evil genius of Apple. The author portrayed head honcho Steve Jobs as a meddling micromanager who pretty much scares the pants off his staff. Seriously, the dude makes people cry. That's in stark contrast...
- Blog posts 2008-05-07
- When Your Boss is Doogie Howser
- A friend of mine recently was part of a merger that left him reporting to a boss in his mid-30s. Since my friend is 53 -- about the age of his superior's own parents -- he found the relationship more than a little awkward. So I was...
- Blog posts 2008-04-02
- Bosses: A Field Guide
- The office is a jungle, and the boss is its most powerful creature. Here are ten common examples of the species, along with care and feeding tips should you encounter a manager in the wild. by Geoffrey James
- Image galleries 2008-03-07
- Tame Your Boss
- Need help managing your manager? Try these techniques to master the proper care and feeding of your most important professional relationship.Sure you're good at your job, but do you know the fine art of upward management? If you really want to do well at work, you need our step-by-step guide...
- Articles 2008-02-19
- Can You Trust Your Boss's Boss?
- The disconnect between front-line workers and management is one of the oldest stories in the business world. It has fueled strikes, hampered productivity and soured work environments for as long as there have been org charts. But there is more to it than pay scale and the...
- Blog posts 2008-01-30
- Useful Commute: How to Cope with a Bad Boss
- Is your manager making you unhappy in your job? Learn some strategies that will help you deal with a bad or ineffective boss. by BNET staff
- Blog posts 2007-12-03
- How to Handle a Demotivating Boss.
- A reader writes: Great 7 steps for motivation. How do you handle it when your manager ignores your motivation, or worse, tells you your motivation is irrelevant and that your sole motivation should be to make the numbers? In that post (Get Motivated. Here's How.)...
- Blog posts 2007-11-19
- Weighing the Pros and Cons of Becoming Your Own Boss
- People consider self-employment for many different reasons, ranging from the allure of not having a boss, to the excitement of being an entrepreneur.Regardless of your motivation, you'll need to ascertain if you have the skills required to manage yourself effectively. You'll also need to weigh the pros of cons of...
- Articles 2007-11-14
- Managing Up, Down, Superstars, Bozos -- and Alphas
- Many people learn instinctively the importance of managing up -- that is, keeping your boss in the loop, in your corner, and under control. More difficult and subtle is the art and science of managing peers, subordinates, different generations, geniuses, and jerks. To varying degrees, all have...
- Blog posts 2007-11-09
- How to Create a Data-Driven Boss
- Is your organization making the shift to a more data-driven model? It can sometimes be a frustrating experience. Yes, the benefits are vast, but the transformation can take years, and you may come up against resistance here and there. Following up on an older post called "Seven Steps...
- Blog posts 2007-10-24
- Who Cares About National Boss Day?
- Today is National Boss Day. (Hallmark remembered it; did you?) A lot of people feel it’s just another excuse to sell cards, and that it might be awkward to give or receive a token of esteem. Since you're probably on both sides of the table on this one, the day may...
- Blog posts 2007-10-16
- What is the Origin of the Word "Boss"?
- My fellow bloggers over at BNET Intercom have revealed some fun facts about National Boss Day (which is today, by the way, lest you forget to buy your boss a box of chocolates or a bottle of the finest cabernet). Few of us, however, know the origins of the word...
- Blog posts 2007-10-16
- Are You a Difficult Boss?
- This probably doesn't apply to you -- you're not a difficult boss, right? You may, however, supervise some employees who make it challenging to be patient and understanding. And your reactions to their behavior could be translated as "abuse." Researchers at Florida State University surveyed over 180 employees from...
- Blog posts 2007-10-10
- When a "Favor" Gets Shady
- I'm a salesman for a software company. Last month, I was in need of a big end-of-the-month sale to meet a quota that would earn me a large bonus, so I called one of my regular customers and made my pitch. This customer happens to be a friend -- we...
- Blog posts 2007-10-10
- Building an Alliance with Your Boss
- Does your work life seem like a Dilbert cartoon? Career ladders are often populated with superiors like Dilbert's, who are anything but the ideal manager. Inept, disorganized, power hungry, or downright mean—bad bosses come in all sizes and shapes. Often, they're so busy with their own careers that they're blind...
- Articles 2007-10-09
- Delegating Upward
- Good delegation is an art. It keeps work flowing efficiently and helps employees learn new skills and advance in their professions. Poor delegation reduces motivation and often makes people feel exploited. No delegation at all will lead to bottlenecks and prevents organizational growth.As a rule, delegation moves downward from the...
- Articles 2007-10-08
- Digital Surveillance at Work: Where's the Line?
- After a long day at work, many a professional has plopped down on the couch to watch the popular and perpetually broadcast TV drama CSI. You know the one -- a team of forensics experts solve crimes with cool tech gear and a slightly alarming level of thoroughness. It's good,...
- Blog posts 2007-09-28
- Record Your Greatness
- Next time you're up for a performance review, Slacker Manager reminds you to bring along a folder chock-full of praise for you and your work. Sure, you have to fill the folder up yourself, but it's a great way to remind bosses, clients, and even yourself that you're a good...
- Blog posts 2007-09-24
- How to Suffer a Micromanaging Boss
- I have a question about micromanaging CEOs. How should competent staff react when the CEO wants to be informed about and involved in every detail of the company, to the point that everyone feels as though they have someone looking over their shoulder all day long waiting for something...
- Blog posts 2007-09-17
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