One of the most common issues in management is handling responsibility. eNotes states that responsibility is “the obligation to accomplish the goals related to the position and the organization.” The role that managers play in responsibility goes a step further: they are liable for their own responsibilities as well as the responsibilities of their workers. How does one handle their own obligations as well as the obligations of their workers? Influence.
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Conquering the Enemies of IT: Influence
Thursday, August 25th, 2011Conquering the Enemies of IT: Creativity
Friday, August 12th, 2011“Creativity is today’s competitive weapon,” as an article at Peter Stark correctly states. The IT workplace is becoming more and more competitive and innovation can keep companies in the game. The constraints of time, the mounting projects, and many other obstacles can be overcome through creativity.
Gary Vikesland’s site has an article on employee creativity. He makes some excellent points which I list below, looking at the good news and bad news for managers. Check out the page for his complete list. Here I have modified them to highlight some of the key concepts:
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