by McKenzie Rickman | Apr 6, 2020 | Performance
Whether you work a nine-to-five job, telecommute, or stay-at-home with the kids, everyone needs an effective method for managing their day. After all, perfectionism, procrastination, and the myth of multitasking are all very real dangers that can keep even the most...
by McKenzie Rickman | Jan 28, 2020 | Employees
Evaluating someone fairly can be tough. Here’s how you should approach the task. It might sound obvious, but it’s worth stating: Every time you evaluate something, you’re comparing it to something else. Sometimes, that comparison is overt—a product that is being sold...
by McKenzie Rickman | Jan 28, 2020 | Data Security
Cybersecurity protocol is part and parcel of every business, but many still relegate it to the realm of IT. While it’s true that IT and tech staff are mostly in charge of setting up and maintaining your business’ security systems, today’s ever increasing digital world...
by McKenzie Rickman | Jan 28, 2020 | Leadership
Poorly run meetings cost US companies $399 billion. The survey says: “We surveyed 182 senior managers in a range of industries: 65% said meetings keep them from completing their own work. 71% said meetings are unproductive and inefficient, 64% said meetings come...
by McKenzie Rickman | Jan 20, 2020 | Management
In last week’s article, I wrote about how automation will come into its own in 2020. We will learn more about the ways automation could make us better managers and how it might affect jobs held by humans like you and me. This week’s topic is an offshoot of the...