What is delegating? To delegate is to change the collaborator’s contribution by giving him or her an activity (task/project) and the means to do it. Delegation is an agreement to transfer, for a limited duration, a power of autonomy over an activity you are responsible for. In short, delegating means: Assigning an [...]
April 11th, 2009
Conducting Effective Meetings
Meeting management tends to be a set of skills often overlooked by leaders and managers. Keep in mind that meetings are very expensive activities when one considers the cost of labour for the meeting and how much can or cannot get done in them. Over the years, many people have devoted a lot of [...]
December 5th, 2008
Learn to say ‘No’
From your boss, from your colleagues, from your clients…. so many requests, so little time! Time — there just doesn’t seem to be enough of it. Often, it isn’t a lack of time that leaves us feeling stressed, but an excess of expectations. Time management in your work environment is a skill you need [...]
July 7th, 2008
The Myths of Time Management (Part II)
Last month we mentioned 7 of the 13 myths of time management. We hope they helped you in taking a new look at your old habits, analyzing your time management skills and discovering some of your harmful behaviors. Find here below the others 6, wishing that they be of aid in improving the way you [...]
