Consistent contributors = good team

  • April 09, 2010

Whether a group is dividing a restaurant bill or working on a shared budget, the more cooperative the group is, the more likely it can rise above a challenge. It helps...

6 ways to tighten your communications

  • October 08, 2009

With the diminishing time you have to communicate, it’s a good idea to tighten your writing and say everything that needs to be said in half the words. With...

What to say when dealing with a ranter

  • September 23, 2009

When a colleague or customer gets so upset they stop making sense, you need to remember this: Too much adrenaline is muddling their thinking. Here are the most common...

When co-workers drop the ball

  • July 02, 2009

At some point in their careers, most people end up in the position of being left to do the work after flaky colleagues drop the ball. Anita Bruzzese (www.45things.com),...

Cubicle etiquette: Don’t be a prairie dog

  • June 09, 2009

If you've noticed a lack of "cubicle etiquette" around the office lately, distribute the following "good neighbor" checklist to your co-workers. Example: Don't be an...

Decision time? Use 40/70 vision

  • April 19, 2009

You need to make a decision between two options, and time is a factor. But you don’t have all the information you need, probably only 75%. Is it better to decide...