I am convinced that first-round interviews should NOT be completed via video calls unless a video camera or conference software is required. Earlier last week I was offered a first-round interview for a management role at a local university. Traditionally
Category: Supervision
JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out
Adopting a JOMO attitude can help you become a better manager and leader. Learn skills on adopting a JOMO attitude today! I am always looking for new ways to describe my leadership or supervision style – and its limitations. Last
Gallup: Overwhelmed by Employee Turnover? Have Stay Conversations
Want to do more to address employee turnover? Start with a stay conversation to learn about needs, motivations and engagement drivers. Recently, I made the decision to leave my job. Part of the reason is that no one asked me
Rejecting White Supremacy and the Pursuit of Perfectionism in the Workplace
We can all contribute to a more just and equitable workplace that rejects white supremacy. One way is to address the pursuit of perfectionism in our training programs. Life at the new job has been eventful. After completing an accreditation
Interview Questions – The Best and the Worst
Our interview questions can sometimes thwart attempts in hiring the best candidates. Learn how to identify some clunkers and replace them with quality questions! Let’s do some guided imagery to kick off this post. Imagine this: You and your team
Shifting from Culture Fit to Culture Add: As the Interviewer
Companies are dispensing with the term “culture fit.” How can hiring managers adapt a culture-add mindset? Learn questions you can ask to help understand how candidates will add to the culture and not just fit in. When I began my
Helping a Co-Worker Who is Grieving
Helping a co-worker who is grieving is challenging during normal times. But in a pandemic, it can be tough to figure out what to do so say. Read through some suggestions on how to best support co-workers managing grief now
Supervising to Strengths: Creating the Management Plan
How do move away from professional skill development to supervising to a staff member’s strengths? Consider using a management plan model and learn how you can help staff identify ways to use their strengths.