Authorities of the Manager
September 5, 2008
“So, it’s not me, but, Joe is supposed to motivate his team?” Alicia asked. “No, that is not Joe’s... Read more...
Making Complicated Sense Out of Something Simple
September 4, 2008
Alicia was trying to make complicated sense out of this. “Each day, they are required to show up for... Read more...
The Contract
September 3, 2008
“So, if not bonuses, how do I get my team motivated to perform, to get the results... Read more...
What a Mess
September 2, 2008
“And what about you?” I repeated. “How much of your responsibility, as a Manager, have you abandoned,... Read more...
An Effective Substitute?
August 29, 2008
“It’s like I don’t trust them to do their best without a bonus, and they know it,” Alicia explained. “It... Read more...
Simple Contract
August 28, 2008
“Your bonus system creates mistrust?” I repeated. “It’s weird. You think if you give someone a bonus,... Read more...
Beginnings of Mistrust
August 27, 2008
“And what else?” I asked. “This is a tough one,” she started. “Our bonus system. I think... Read more...
Two Masters
August 26, 2008
“And what else?” I asked. “That the problems I observed did not come from... Read more...
Authority and Accountability
August 25, 2008
The room was empty except for the two of us. I turned to Alicia, “See it wasn’t that bad. How... Read more...
Fixing Accountability
August 22, 2008
“Have you abdicated your responsibility, as a Manager, to a watered down decision making... Read more...
