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Feedback

January 14 2008

Erin’s Business Tip

Provide Constructive Feedback

Providing timely feedback about an aspect of a job done right or done poorly can increase the effectiveness of your employees or direct reports. If you must give negative feedback, neutrally state the result that was undesirable or ineffective, explain how the negative result affected the company, and communicate the way you would like the outcome in the future. If you get to deliver positive feedback, explain the benefits the result had on the company and communication your appreciation for a job well done. Providing constructive feedback can motivate your employees to perform at higher levels in the future. Remember feedback is most useful when delivered in a timely manner, this way corrective measures can be made sooner than later and you won’t resent a poorly done job by the individual.

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Write It Down

January 1 2008

Erin’s Business Tip

Write It Down.

Write down what you want to happen for you professionally this year. Write down your quarterly and yearly goals with regard to income, clients, projects, positions, promotions, job growth and the skills you would like to improve. Be diligent about moving forward in each of these goals by creating an action plan containing every step that must be taken to attain your goals. Make sure each step is only a single action that must be taken to accomplish that step. By doing it this way, the ultimate goal does not become overwhelming because each step is a manageable single action. When you are diligent in taking your steps you will reach your goals. Create the career you want to have in 2008. Happy New Year!

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Delegate More

December 10 2007

Erin’s Business Tip Of The Week

Delegate more.

Delegation is one of the most important business skills you should develop. Effective delegation will save you time, allow you to work on what is most important, develop the skills of people around you, and motivate others. When you delegate a task or project, be specific in the outcome desired. Let the recipient of delegated task have the opportunity to learn how to get there on their own. Be sure you have both agreed on the desired outcome. It is important to have metrics and milestones in place so when a person achieves the desired outcome he/she is given recognition for the successful completion of a particular delegated task or given suggested improvements for next time.

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