As I've mentioned before (see here), I make a lot of lists and take regular notes. I write things down so I don't have to remember them. It was probably all those years of journalism training, but I still can't sit in a meeting and not take notes. There's a scene in Mad Men season … Continue reading Write it down
Death By Committee
"A committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours" - Milton Berle Committees can be a great asset in an organization. They can be wonderful brainstorming sessions and for delegating tasks. But there comes a point when the work has to get done and taking everything back to the committee means it will … Continue reading Death By Committee
Goodbye client letter
We've previously addressed how to write a goodbye e-mail to your co-workers (see here and here). However, sending one to clients is a question I've gotten a lot lately. This is a situation in which you need to tread very carefully. Many companies frown (for obvious reasons) on previous employees contacting their clients. However, if … Continue reading Goodbye client letter
Dating in the office
According to a recent survey, more than 60 percent of relationships begin in the office. While this is not as frowned on as it was in the past, this is still a very fine line and not for the faint of heart. Because no matter who you are or what your job is, you will … Continue reading Dating in the office
Don’t respond angry
Inevitably, you're going to get an e-mail from a supervisor, colleague or friend that angers you. You'll be upset and want to respond using choice words. I had a supervisor who once called these kinds of e-mails 2x4s because, like in Saturday morning cartoons, they usually come out of the blue and smack you … Continue reading Don’t respond angry