Recently I wrote a note to my division about the importance of professionalism and some ways they could do a more professional job. Perhaps these things will be of benefit to you or people you work with in your job. Some Semester End Thoughts on Professionalism This has been a really complicated semester in aContinue reading “Some Semester End Thoughts on Professionalism”
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The Power of Purposeful Meetings: A Guide to Running Effective Sessions
Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. ~ Robert Frost The Power of Purposeful Meetings: A Guide to Running Effective Sessions If you’ve worked in higher education for any amount of time, and particularly if you’ve been a manager for any amount of time, you goContinue reading “The Power of Purposeful Meetings: A Guide to Running Effective Sessions”
Employee Happiness in Higher Ed
Research indicates that employees have three prime needs: Interesting work, recognition for doing a good job, and being let in on things that are going on in the company. ~ Zig Ziglar Tonight’s piece is a copy of a piece I posted on my Ministry of Happiness blog. According to an article referencing a surveyContinue reading “Employee Happiness in Higher Ed”
Managing High Performers in Higher Education
No one on his deathbed has ever said, I wish I spent more time in the office. ~ Paul Tsongas My first president when I began working in California was an incredibly honest and straight forward type of person. At one point we got into a discussion about management philosophy and he came straight outContinue reading “Managing High Performers in Higher Education”
Managing people in Higher Ed
Fit no stereotypes. Don’t chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team’s mission. ~ Colin Powell I encountered a piece recently entitled 103 pieces of advice I wish I’d known, it was really quite wonderful and the advice is great. Embedded in this list was some excellent advice forContinue reading “Managing people in Higher Ed”
The Advantage of Being and Old Dean
As much as I loathe this aging thing, I’m beginning to recognize that I am now a healthier person in terms of self-worth and knowing who I am and where I fit in the world. That’s been a good trade-off for the wrinkles. ~ Patty Duke For administrators it has been a particularly hard timeContinue reading “The Advantage of Being and Old Dean”
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