Archive for January, 2010
two cents: media vs. advertisers
As published on Bazaar Magazine monthly article: Loaay’s Two Cents
Advertising is costing more and more everyday across different media types. In some cases, the price is triple what it used to be a few years ago. No matter how much we increase our budget every year it just seems to be not enough. Any advice?
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two cents: juggling 14 horses at work
As published on Bazaar Magazine monthly article: Loaay’s Two Cents
I manage fourteen employees. I have to deal with objectives and projects on one end and arguments amongst staff, employees’ personal issues and performance evaluations on the other. Is there an easier way to manage?
The verb manage dates back to the 16th century from the Italian maneggiare (to handle — especially a horse), which in turn derives from the Latin manus (hand). In between the lines of your question lies the heart of your dilemma. By mentally separating between objectives and projects on one side and employees on the other you’re magnifying the scale and nature of your managerial duties. Your job is to “handle” all such issues together. You can’t achieve your objectives and projects without a strong dedicated team. Teams are made of people (not horses). They have their own objectives, issues, aspirations, anxieties and needs.
two cents: nightmare on projects street
As published on Bazaar Magazine monthly article: Loaay’s Two Cents
Managers involve me in many projects and tasks all at the same time. Everyone is chasing me for a feedback and I’m overloaded. I ended up avoiding most meetings not to receive more tasks. What can I do to stop this madness?