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Managing Millennials: What’s Really Different

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Back then, I was a gen-Xer trying to manage gen-Xers (I even had to take a course on managing gen-Xers before I could move into management). Please call me at 443 750-1249 for a free consultation. I had those same slippery characters working for me when I was 26.

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Adding Coaching to an Agile Consulting Practice

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A Coaching Practice for Agile Consulting. This case study explains how I brought coaching into my Agile consulting profession using two real-life examples of people who were unsure of their new roles. It was a wonderful introduction to professional coaching, aligned with my existing profession as an Agile consultant.

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Left Out of the Loop? Here’s How to Step Back In with Confidence

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When the person keeping you out of the loop is your manager, its harder to speak up. This helps your manager understand the impact of keeping you out of the loopwithout putting them on the defensive. Who needs to be consulted? Stay calm, be direct, and focus on repairing the systemnot just the moment.

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How Coaching Supports Management Decision

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A Case Study By Wai Lan Kwan, Life Coach, HONG KONG How Coaching Supports Management Decision I was introduced by my human resources department to take a vocational coach program. One of my colleagues knows that I am studying to be a coach. Emotion blocked the client from understanding the situation and making decisions.

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10 Mistakes Executive Teams Make When Building Workplace Culture

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Outsourcing Culture to HR (or to consultants) Don’t get us wrong. And of course, we know the value consultants can provide. Ignoring Frontline Management’s Role Your front-line managers are your culture carriers. See Also: How to Manage a Strong, Arrogant, Maybe Even Toxic High Performer.

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Transferable Skills: Yes,You’re Qualified

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A Story of Transferable Skills Joseph Henley was a rock star customer service consultant on my team. Related Stories The Danger of Knowing Exactly What You Want Stack Ranking Performance Management Systems How to be a Successful Intrapreneur (Even If You’re Old).

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How Good Can You Stand It?

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A Guest Post from Lisa Hamaker, Kaliday Consulting, and author of Creating Joyful Work. I was expressing to a friend that I was nervous about meeting the expectations of my new manager. Rather than manage, leaders are encouraged to lead because their teams are more proactive and pull them ahead.

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