Category: Management

#38: Flat Organizations vs Hierarchy- My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about flat organizations on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we discuss tips for managing co-workers when you work in a flat organization.

Then we discuss what happens when a company is too hierarchical.

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#37: Is Fear Holding You Back? – My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about fear on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we discuss how fear may hold you back from leaving your job.

Then we discuss which fear is holding you back professionally.

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#34: Best Of – How To Effectively Manage Staff – My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about managing staff on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about how to manage a difficult employee – especially if you are short on time.

Then we discuss how to make and take the time to effectively manage your staff.

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#28: Middleman & Managing Up – My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about managing on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we offer suggestions on managing the “middleman.”

Then we discuss tips for managing up.

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#27: Managing Hostility – My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about hostility on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we offer suggestions to a manager dealing with a hostile employee.

Then we give advice on how to manage someone you don’t want to manage.

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#25: Best Of – Stepping On Your Boss’s Toes: My Crazy Office Overtime, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about stepping on your boss’s toes on this week’s My Crazy Office Overtime episode.

What are some examples of actions or behaviors that would be considered “toe-stepping?”

And if you step on your boss’s toes, how do you fix it? Listen here for more.

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#14: Manipulation vs Managing Up – My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about manipulation on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about working with a boss who feels manipulated.

Then we discuss the difference between manipulation and managing up.

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#1: How To Manage A Virtual Team – My Crazy Office, Season 5

Kathi and Katherine talk about managing virtual teams on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to a manager having difficulty overseeing her staff virtually.

Then we discuss communication skills for all teams – virtual or onsite.

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