Category Archives: Management Thoughts

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How to quit March 12, 2005 This is not a mistake. I wrote this entry long ago. Just waited a bit to post. You are a good manager, you should plan for your job change. Like everything that can be … Continue reading →

Myth on Size August 3, 2005 The people count of your organization is clearly a measure of power. But by no means a predictor to your future success or influence. In fact, unless you are skilled enough to organize them, … Continue reading →

Email style June 15, 2005 This email style works for myself. Newspaper style email Study how newspaper article is structured. It begins with a “hook.” A simple sentence designed for capture the reader’s attention. For email, this is the combination … Continue reading →

This recent article from Fortune is worth reading (and keeping).

May 19, 2005 Almost everything you do involves persuading someone to do something for you. Three elements persuade: facts, references, and emotion. A good argument uses all three. Let'€™s try to persuade your husband to buy you that diamond: "Your … Continue reading →

I hear the complaint, “Those people are not as good.” That makes me wonder, “What's the basis of such statement? Is it true or false?” It turns out a site will not necessarily be considered productive when the managers are … Continue reading →

I will talk about career management a lot — frequently as if they are rules for promotions. In fact, there are few hard and fast rules in promotions. I am also sorry to admit that many promotions are not done … Continue reading →