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Failing fast: lessons learned by a former manager

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What teachers say is true — they learn as much from their students as they teach. I’ve managed a few people in my career and each one of them has taught me numerous lessons. The most important one is that I have a lot to learn. Another truth — managing projects is COMPLETELY different than… Continue reading Failing fast: lessons learned by a former manager

Leave your message with the tone … beeeep

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Most of us have learned the tone lesson with email – you have to be careful that your message might be read not as you intended but with tone. If the receiver is in a foul mood, they might read a simple request sentence like “please remember to submit your hours before 8:30 a.m. on… Continue reading Leave your message with the tone … beeeep