It only takes one difficult personality on a team to make the team unproductive and the team environment unpleasant for everyone else. There are ways to deal with these team members and hopefully get them back to being a constructive member of the team. With proper guidance and coaching these bad apples can be shined up into good team members. There are always a few who do not turn around and … [Read more...]
Leadership Skills – The Top 5 Skills Needed For IT Leadership Roles
A recent survey revealed the top 5 essential skills and qualities needed for those in leadership roles. Some say leaders are born. I think leaders can be developed if they are committed to developing the skills needed to become a good leader. Leadership skills are a valuable asset for someone looking to move up in an organization. “Leadership” is often seen as the role of upper management. In … [Read more...]
One Company, One Team – How To Deal With “It’s Not My Problem”
How many times have you approached someone for help and heard “It’s not my problem” or “It’s not my job”? I am sure you have heard this more than once since companies seem to be full of people who chant them as if they were their own personal mantra. These types of responses point to a lack of unity and shared vision. Some people and even entire teams or departments are so concerned with their … [Read more...]