Here’s nonsense at work. Summertime is Segway time. No, this is not a commercial. It’s a segue to the point I want to make. The way to create change is to first create imbalance. Let me explain. When is the Segway stationary? When it is in balance. How do you get it moving? You lean…
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#21: Vacation time is wasted time unless you’re in time
Here’s nonsense at work. Are you going on vacation? Oh well, it will be a complete waste of time . . . unless you are in time. No, not on time. In time. We waste time by not being in time. We live in any time zone except the present. Why? Because of guilt and…
#20: How to be a real manager on vacation
Here’s nonsense at work. August is the month when real managers go on vacation while juniors hold the fort. It is also when a lot of MBWA takes place. No, no, not management by walking around. That’s so 70s. I’m talking about management by wondering about. You know what I mean. You’re lying in the…
#19: Delegate your office to have a proper vacation
Here’s nonsense at work. Are you still on vacation? Good. Let’s talk more about managing from a distance. As you know, you can delegate authority, but you cannot delegate responsibility. In other words, you may give a subordinate the necessary power to act, but you will still be held responsible for the consequences. Here’s the…
#18: The safety in setting nonsense goals
Here’s nonsense at work. When setting goals, be clear and specific. Obvious, isn’t it? Maybe not. Have you seen that ridiculous sticker on the back of big trucks? You know the one. “Safety is my goal.” For Pete’s sake, if safety is your goal, then stay home. Goal achieved. No, sir, Mister Trucker, your goal…