This Week: Difficult Conversations, Strategy and Critical Thinking

In our world of uncertainty and change, it's essential to keep your professional skills sharp. 

Difficult discussions are facts of life for every manager. For this week, I build on the earlier article, "Planning for Difficult Discussions" with guidance on  "How to Conduct" the actual discussions. The ideas and tips will help you develop your comfort and confidence for effectively navigating these important managerial tasks. 

Learning to understand and use the tools of strategy is an essential part of developing as a manager and leader. Last week, I kicked off what will be an on-going series on strategy with a post that takes the mystery out of this often mysterious topic. Instead of bombarding you with jargon, I encourage you to relate the core principles of strategy to your favorite restaurant! 

And we all know how important it is to exercise regularly to maintain our health. However, how many of us actually take time to exercise that organ located between our ears? In support of developing your brain fitness, I offer "6 Practical Exercises to Strengthen Your Critical Thinking Skills." 

Enjoy the ideas and use them in great professional and career health! -Art



 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us This Week: Difficult Conversations, Strategy and Critical Thinking In our world of uncertainty and change, it's essential to keep your professional skills sharp.  Difficult discussions are facts of life for every manager. For this week, I build on the earlier article, "Planning for Difficult Discussions" with guidance on  "How to Conduct" the actual discussions. The ideas and tips will help you develop your comfort and confidence for effectively navigating these important managerial tasks.  Learning to understand and use the tools of strategy is an essential part of developing as a manager and leader. Last week, I kicked off what will be an on-going series on strategy with a post that takes the mystery out of this often mysterious topic. Instead of bombarding you with jargon, I encourage you to relate the core principles of strategy to your favorite restaurant!  And we all know how important it is to exercise regularly to maintain our health. However, how many of us actually take time to exercise that organ located between our ears? In support of developing your brain fitness, I offer "6 Practical Exercises to Strengthen Your Critical Thinking Skills."  Enjoy the ideas and use them in great professional and career health! -Art   Art Petty Management & Leadership Expert 10 Tips to Help You Conduct Difficult Workplace Discussions   The best way to develop your confidence for conducting difficult workplace discussions is to use a structured process. READ NOW A Manager's Guide to Strategy: The Fundamentals   Cultivating an understanding of tools of strategy is an essential part of your development as a manager. In this first part, we focus on the basics. READ NOW 6 Practical Exercises to Strengthen Your Critical Thinking Skills   Developing your critical thinking skills is an essential part of strengthening your ability to perform as an effective manager or leader. READ NOW 6 Tips to Help You Prepare for Difficult Workplace Conversations   The ability to tackle the tough topics in an effective, timely manner is a must for every manager. Here are 6 tips to help you plan for success. READ NOW Featured Articles • Wal-Mart to Open its First Wal-Mart Express • Spent Too Much? 7 Steps to Help You Get Over a Financial Hangover • 11 Tips to Help You Save More Money • The 6 Biggest Lies Entrepreneurs Tell Themselves Every Day • Who is Eligible for Financial Aid? • Store Closings 2016; All US Retail Chain Store Locations To Be Closed • The 7 Most Common Business Plan Mistakes • 10 Tips to Help You Conduct Difficult Workplace Discussions Advertisement About Management & Leadership  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Management & Leadership newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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