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Middle Management Lobotomy Podcast|#69 MML - Dealing with Crisis Episode
MML Podcast #69 ā When the Walls Come Tumblinā Down
Show Notes 1-19-07
*From the MML Studios in Hebron, CT*
Show Open
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Management Strategy
What do you do when things start to cave in around you? Due to a combination of a hiring freeze and departures from my team (all for better opportunities), I am now down 33% of my teamās capacity.
To compensate, I have been playing to role of individual contributor ā not a good idea.
When is it time to dust off the oleā resume?
Not having your āYinā can be detrimental to your health.
How do you handle things when communication breaks down between you and your boss?
Coach Kās tips to handling a crisis: Truth and Trusting Relationships, Have Fun, Show the Face Your Team Needs to See and Trying to Get to Heaven.
Ultimately, remember you are 0-0.
Management Tactics
Set targets for removing yourself from work which should be delegated.
Learn to say no in an effective manner.
Tackle the mountain one step at a time.
Show Wrap
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[ Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:38:00 GMT ]
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