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[New post] taking the back seat to data

thebusinessdude posted: "Let the data drive you. This week while you are at work, listen to the problems and the solutions that are proposed. Listen to the logic and reasoning that is shared in group settings to situations and opportunities as they present themselves. Have you " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on the business dude taking the back seat to data by thebusinessdude Let the data drive you. This week while you are at work, listen to the problems and the solutions that are proposed. Listen to the logic and reasoning that is shared in group settings to situations and opportunities as they present themselves. Have you collected data around the problem you are experiencing? What does the data say? I challenge you to take action against what the data presents. Rather than proposing the "I believe" or "I think" take action on what you know. There is a time and place for opinion but it should come second to data or be on a weighted basis from which you do inductive or deductive reasoning. Sometimes you will need to use your experience to connect the dots and stretch between the answers. When doing that, though, you will ease into the theory testing it. Seriously, this week, listen for facts from data or fiction and opinion. I bet you will be amazed. thebusinessdude | October 2, 2013 at 9:18 PM | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/p3vOZI-9q Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from the business dude. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://thebusinessdude.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/taking-the-back-seat-to-data/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] get your hands dirty

thebusinessdude posted: "People enjoy seeing managers of various levels coming to the "floor" if under the right circumstances. There is a clause, however. What type of manager are you? When you go to the front line are you dissecting the situations, pointing out flaws or " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on the business dude get your hands dirty by thebusinessdude People enjoy seeing managers of various levels coming to the "floor" if under the right circumstances. There is a clause, however. What type of manager are you? When you go to the front line are you dissecting the situations, pointing out flaws or are you walking around and talking to the people about how things are going? The manager that never comes to the shop floor (whether that is a retailer, fast food, or manufacturing) except with crossed arms and firm stances is less likely to have a positive effect on the morale than the one which asks questions and generally just observes. One of the best pieces of advice that I have ever received involved routine walks to the main area - just to engage the people.  Learn what everyone likes to do.  No one wants to talk shop all of the time, and by sharing stories the walls fall and a commonality between persons is created. When you discover Joe likes to camp, remember that. One day when you are walking through ask Joe if he has been camping? Maybe someone has a cool hobby. You will also discover things about yourself in the process. I have met people who have raised Clyers... you name it. Life is about much more than just shop talk. We each have a story, and once we come together we can not only get the job done - but learn from each other along the way. thebusinessdude | October 1, 2013 at 7:00 AM | Tags: Busienss, Engage, Get Involved, Hands Dirty, Shop floor | Categories: Business: General, Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/p3vOZI-6i Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from the business dude. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://thebusinessdude.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/get-your-hands-dirty/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com