Monthly Archives: May 2007

Deliver bad news early and often

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Sometimes, these things just write themselves. Or I write them, when I’m doing something else. Either way, this little ditty I composed seem worthy of inflicting upon the masses. I’m going to elaborate a bit on a problem with which … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Failure, Fear, Honesty, Management, Mistakes, Tips, Transparency | 3 Comments

Alma Pater

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Follow me, if you will, through a little scenario. Let’s say you get a job offer. This job entails your spending four years attempting to complete a project. You can take longer. You can take less. But four years is … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Culture, Employment, Loyalty | 3 Comments

Performance Reviews – Then What?

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Toby Lucich

You’ve had your review. Hopefully with feedback from many, likely with input and reflections just from your manager. No one becomes “valued” doing just their one thing – we are all replaceable when we fail to differentiate against our stereotype … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Develop, Execution | 2 Comments

Top 5 physical requirements for working from home

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

As more and more of us move from the corporate office to the home office, I find that we’re all battling with a workspace-within-my-personal-space issue. By working from home, you just increased your accessibility–to both clients and your family–by tenfold. … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Culture, Tips, Workplace | 13 Comments

Negative motivation

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Some people call me “underwhelmed,” but fact of the matter is I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve. Negative feedback or lack of progress or failure often crushes me. At first. But then, it becomes the seed of … Continue reading →

Posted in Failure, Feedback, Motivation | 2 Comments

Some Days…

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Toby Lucich

You ever wonder when the wagon wheels are going to go spinning off? I’m home today with a sick child, even as I try to wrap up a few management tasks on a current project and throw myself bodily into … Continue reading →

Posted in Agility, Career | 1 Comment

Please leave a message after the beep

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Sorry for the lack of posting, as of late. I submit, for your consideration, the following excuses: Amy is on vacation Toby is on site with a client I’m at a tradeshow Hopefully, we’ll get back to posting a bit … Continue reading →

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Making mistakes: Providing too much information

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Sometimes, you can provide too much detail. What? Rick? Mr. Over explain everything? Surely you jest. No, I’m serious. (Re-reading this post, I realize I have committed this sin, yet again.) Let me give you an example. If you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Kumquat, Mistakes | 1 Comment

Singing the Praises of Momentum

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Whew. I’m about pooped out. As we try to get the final touches on Kumquat, I’m also kicking off a consulting project for a client in which I’m emotionally invested. Exciting things are afoot, but it feels like there are … Continue reading →

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