Be a Low-Tech Communicator – Win a Free Gift
It’s hard to believe, but this is the 200th post on the “Joe and Wanda on Management” Blog, and it’s the 30th podcast in our “Management Tips” series. We’re celebrating this significant milestone by offering some give-aways to our readers/listeners.
Listen to Susan Stamm’s management tip, Be a Low-Tech Communicator, and leave a comment for a chance to win either a copy of Susan’s new book, 42 Rules of Employee Engagement. or a Be Good Ventures T-Shirt. 4 lucky winners will be chosen.
Good luck, and thanks for dropping by. Special thanks to Susan for offering up a couple copies of her “engaging” book!
UPDATE: and the Winners are: Scott Fabel, Mike King, Elizabeth, and esben
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Comments
Comment from Rosanne
Time: July 21, 2009, 10:09 pm
Thanks. Face to face is key. Conversations are key, hiding behind technology is for cowards.
I’d put things like the 360 evaluations in the category of “high tech” strategies that need to be abandoned. Yes, its good to get feedback from supervisors and subordinates, but the anonymous feedback is really counterproductive (and hint – you really can figure out who says what, so why not just say it in person).
Comment from Mike King
Time: July 21, 2009, 11:48 pm
Wow, some of those stories of how folks have been fired or laid off are just appalling! This is a great tip and one too easily getting forgotten. People hide behind technology since it “seems” more comfortable to them. People often behave differently behind an email address or online alias and so that bleeds into day to day communication. Great tip to keep communication directly and face people to share a real conversation, whether a difficult subject or not.
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Time: July 22, 2009, 2:34 am
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Comment from Scott Fabel
Time: July 22, 2009, 11:30 am
Great tip! I’m so glad that you mentioned the issue with Facebook as well as with e-mail and texting. I’ve seen several instances in which people posted rather inappropriate things to Facebook that have led to their being fired, to their not being hired, or to their simple embarrassment. While I believe that social networking is great, I still think that we need to follow some common-sense guidelines when it comes to what we post.
Comment from Elizabeth
Time: July 22, 2009, 4:50 pm
Sacking people by email! That must go against some of the legislation on proper consultation, especially when large groups are involved.
Comment from esben
Time: July 23, 2009, 1:21 pm
scott,
it is incredible what people will write without consideration for who might end up reading it.
We have a communications log at my workplace to pass along issues due to the fact that not all staff are in every day and it amazes me people will write demeaning comments about fellow staff and management in a place where management will see them (even after repeated warnings not to do this).
Comment from Administrator
Time: July 23, 2009, 11:38 pm
Thanks for the comments everyone. Glad you enjoyed the podcast. I think we’re in agreement that not much good can come from hiding behind technology (or anything else for that matter).
Comment from Brian Oates
Time: July 20, 2009, 9:08 pm
Congratulations! Are your fingers sore?