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Barry L. Stanley is a graduate of the Ohio Institute of Technology, with training in Total Quality Management and Six Sigma methodologies. A former business owner, he has held several positions in the electronics, computer, and customer service fields, including Computer Systems Engineer with the NASA/ Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
With over 30 years experience in the workplace (often but not always over-managed, under-managed, micro-managed or mismanaged) he offers his unique view with commentary which is both provocative and insightful.
With over 30 years experience in the workplace (often but not always over-managed, under-managed, micro-managed or mismanaged) he offers his unique view with commentary which is both provocative and insightful.
Work. It’s what we do. By the time most of us retire, we will have spent close to a third of our adult lives “at work”. We’ll spend more time with our co-workers than our families. So, I had this insane notion that we should endeavor to enjoy what we do for a living, to whatever degree possible. Of course, we are at work. We produce, we distribute, we sell, we provide. We have quotas to fill and deadlines to meet. We have orders to process, equipment to repair, iron to move. But, we can improve upon how we do what we do. From the CEO on down, we are the American Workforce, and there is no limit to what we can do.
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Discrimination in the Workplace After reading this series you will likely view the term “equal opportunity employer” in a very different light.
The Under-Effective Mid-Level Manager There’s a reason that many people who are unhappy with their job blame the boss.
Meeting Smarter Think meetings are a waste of time? You’re not alone.
Yet Another Article on Job Burnout Why your job could be killing you.
Why You’re Not Getting Ahead The race is not always to the swiftest.
Whither Customer Service? No customers = no company = no jobs.
Business Buzzword Translator Time to drill down, add value, and leverage.
How to Become Less Valuable as an Employee You could see your value plummet by following these sure-fire guidelines.
How to Create (and Keep) Jobs in America Apparently, my invitation to President Obama’s forum on jobs creation was lost in the mail, but nonetheless, here are my ideas for creating (and keeping) jobs in America.
Why There is No “I” in Team There is no “I” in team. And unfortunately, there is often no team in team either.
Don’t Kill the Messenger No one likes to be the bearer of bad news, and no one likes to hear it.
What is Your J.T.I. (Job Tolerability Index)? A barometer to gauge how you feel about your job.
Use the Right Tool for the Job Don’t let your “quality system” take over.
Navigating Workplace Cliques Become the Sweden in your workplace.
Dealing with Workplace Gossip It’s as old as the workplace, and it will never go away.
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