By Marcia Zidle on May 15, 2012
Rather, the team or project leader functions like a coach who recognizes special talents in people and, at the same time, gets them to work together toward a common goal. The following steps will help you select a cohesive team and set it in the right direction. 1. Evaluate team candidates. You may be called [...]
By Marcia Zidle on May 8, 2012
Teams, teams, teams. Whether you love-em or loathe-em, you’ll have to learn to live, not only with them, but within them. You leadership will depend on it. Here are five strategies for building and nurturing a winning team on the football field and in the workplace. 1. Manage by adultery. It’s a term coined by Chaparrel Steel to [...]
By Marcia Zidle on November 29, 2011
My workers are complaining they have too much to do and too little time to do it. I know we are short two staff people but we are under a hiring freeze. Also I feel, that with economy the way it is, they should be putting in 110%. What can I do? Some people can [...]
By Marcia Zidle on October 18, 2011
Winning teams aren’t created by accident. Rather, the team leaders or manager functions like a coach who recognizes special talents in people and gets them to work together toward a common goal. The following three steps will help you build a winning team and set it in the right direction. 1. Select the right team members. You may be called upon to [...]