Organizational ‘Silo’s’ – Why Do They Exist?

I have had the misfortune and frustration of working in an organization where these ’silo’s have been prominent, and therefore, am confident in my personal knowledge regarding this structure. If you look up ‘Silo’s in Wikipedia, you will find the following excerpt from its definition

… is a management system incapable of reciprocal operation with other, [...]

Learning to Say ‘No’ Effectively

We all have a hard time saying ‘no’, particularly to our boss, and our co-workers as well, when they seek out our help with something. However, as difficult as it is, I believe it is imperative that you learn how to say ‘no’ effectively so all parties involved in the quest for assistance are not [...]

Keep Your ‘Personal’ Issues Out of the Office

It is natural, and normal human behaviour to want to share your load, and talk to someone you feel close to at the office about any issues you may be experiencing at home, or in another area of your life. Though this is a natural desire, it can devastate your career and relationships on the [...]

I Earn More Than You Do

Sound familiar? I certainly hope not for your sake.

As we discussed in yesterday’s post, it is imperative that you do not discuss or disclose confidential firm information outside of the office. This same principle also applies to your salary. Disclosing this information will be a very expensive lesson for those who do so freely with [...]

The #1 Corporate Secret – “Confidentiality”

While I realize that this topic speaks to just plain old fashioned ‘common sense’, it is surprising how easy it can be to ‘fog out’ and forget about your surroundings, and the people around you when you are out having fun, or having a really interesting discussion with a friend or work mate.
No doubt, when [...]