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Desk Triage - Figure Out What Needs Doing Now

Your readers have heard of triage, right? That's what doctors and nurses do whenever they're presented with urgent medical issues. Your readers can use a different kind of triage - desk triage - to manage problems and needs that hit their workplaces. This article is packed with practical steps readers can take to quickly diagnose problems, attack obstacles, and set urgent priorities. 772 words. [Feature 1008]

Empowerment: Bringing Out the Best in Your People

Just about everyone agrees that "empowerment" is a good thing, but what does this word really mean?  This feature describes the key traits of empowering leaders -- traits your readers can use to help the people around them become more motivated, productive and effective.  622 words.  [Feature 0320]

Your Top Ten Delegation Mistakes ... and How to Avoid Them

Delegation is one of the most critical responsibilities of today's leaders and managers.  This brief feature offers a summary of top delegation mistakes -- and clear examples of what readers can do to steer clear of those mistakes.  776 words.  [Feature 0118]

Delegation: Pick the Style that's Right for You

To make delegation work, readers must first decide exactly what they're delegating and how they're delegating it.  This informative feature describes eight different delegation styles in common use today, all available to help your readers become more productive right now.  781 words.  [Feature 9824]

You and Your Assistant: Common Goals, Different Roles

Secretaries and administrative assistants play important - even critical roles - in most workplaces.  This informative feature shows your readers how to work effectively with a secretary or assistant, and use the relationship to build efficiency and productivity in the office.  1156 words.  [Feature 9116]

Delegate Right

Effective delegators are careful to spell out the amount of authority and responsibility they confer on subordinates.  This article helps your readers understand twelve different kinds of delegation -- and learn when and how to use each.  1062 words.  [Feature 9106]

Mastering the Art of Delegation

Let's face it - delegation is the key to making things happen.  This article offers your readers eleven specific techniques they can use to delegate assignments effectively, and build productivity and great bottom-line results in the workplace.  829 words.  [Feature #8801]