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#74 The Partnership Agreement

The partnership agreement is the “prenup” for business. It you are in business it is critical to have contingency plans.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in managing people, partnership, Podcasts, productivity.

#43 Management: Putting It All Together

Managing people doesn’t need to be complicated. Put the right people in the right places. Outline their responsibilities. Measure their results and treat them as you would like to be treated.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in influence people, Management, managing people, Podcasts, Uncategorized.

#42 Management Communication

A critical component to managing effectively is the ability to communicate. It’s important to set expectations with new employees so they understand their responsibilities and how they are to be evaluated. The heart of employee retention is management communication.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Gratitude, Management, managing people, Podcasts, Respect People, Uncategorized.

#41 Be a Great Manager

90SecondNavigator-AlbumArt To truly be a great manager you must motivate your people. It begins with treating people respect and making them feel valued. If you succeed in empowering them, they will accept responsibility and take pride in the work they do. …

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Management, managing people, Podcasts.

#40 Hiring the Right Person

Hiring the right person can have a tremendous impact on your business. Hiring the wrong person can bring an organization to its knees. Be sure you give hiring decisions the consideration and resources they require.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in hiring, interviewing, Management, managing people, Podcasts.

Being a Great Manager

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As I prepared to write a blog about being a great manager, I thought it would make sense to consult an expert on the subject–a man who has been managing people for nearly 6 decades and seems to have mastered the art of human interaction both in and out of the workplace. My father, a PhD chemist, has spent his professional life running plastics companies. As he embarks on his 80th year, he refuses to retire. I am convinced that this is because he has a lot to offer; that, and the fact that his favorite hobby is his work. He provides an interesting perspective on the topic of managing people.…

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Posted by Joel Brookman in Manage Up, Management, managing people.

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