A Day in My Life: Comments

Comment on "Being nice at work - handling those who aren't"

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:36:30 -0500

Michelle: I'd like to comment here and apologize for all of my bad mood/funks that I subjected you to. It's a constant strugggle for me to not let my 'walk through a wall' focus infect others in my work group. Great post. Vince

- Vince Verbeke

Comment on "Communication at work - is honesty the best policy?"

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:12:32 -0500

Honesty and reality based expectations are a key element to getting work done. I often tell customers that I wish all this technology stuff worked as advertised, because then I could do more interesting things with my time than fixing what is not quite right. Honesty in project management is key to managing expectations. If the project will take 5 people and 3 months, don't agree to do it with 3 people in 30 days. Also, there is a real reason to complete SRDPs honestly. Not everyone is cut out for what they are doing, and nice people deserve to be told that they should pursue something more suited to their interests and talents. Getting fired isn't always a bad thing for someone. It sucks, but life goes on often for the better. If an organization doesn't embrace changes then it will never be truly great. Here another link regarding making changes.

- Chris Kauffman

Comment on "Who am I and why would I blog?"

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:46:12 -0500

In reference to the part about being a good manager, I feel that as a former employee, you were not bragging. You are good at herding cats, of which we have many at Penn State.

- Chris Kauffman