People to Fire Immediately...

[sumdumguy]

Silverback, you are bang on. It's kind of like
marriage. If you cant see the value of listening
and seeing the signs, your marriage will turn into
miserable failure.

I think a lot of failed marriages are caused by not
looking for strengths. Sometimes people should
fire themselves because they are poor managers.

[TOM4CWB]

I am still amused... did you read this?

'We Deserve the team we get'

"So, what are the takeaways?

The biggest one is this: Whether you are a happy or unhappy worker, a good or bad manager, an enlightened or naïve leader, you deserve the team you get.
Said differently, we all play a role in what our teams and companies become.
We must choose to take control of the results or risk making ourselves victims of the situation.
Either way, we must live with the results of our choices."

[silverback]

I find it amusing how easy it is that this author and his consulting team could sit up on their high horse and make blanket statements about figuring who might make it to the 3 slots and fire them on the spot. I would think if someone wants to hire a workforce consultant, they might want to instead find someone who has the ability to turn the 3 placeholders into someone with more motivation and drive, or to figure out what is making them feel less than valued in their position.

(and no I don't mean a bunch of feel good kumbya stuff)

[TOM4CWB]

sumdumguy and Silverback...

Now I think you guys are starting to get it!!!

Those calling the shots... have the most responsibility to change... and rid themselves (get rid of or 'fire' that old habit) if they plan on innovation and increased productivity.

We get EXACTLY the result we plan for... and deserve... it does not matter if it is: Human Resourses... Risk Management... Production decisions... or estate planning.

The only people we are truly responsible for changing... is ourselves (which includes our plans and expectations)... that has not changed.

[TOM4CWB]

OK... now time to link these articles back into who we choose/hire/fire as our Marketing Partners!?

From this perspective... who do you plan to hire or fire in 2012???

[cottonpicken]

The prerequisite for obtaining a job in south east
saskatchewan is if you have a heart beat.

[Burbert]

Comedian framer help, needs a strong
back and a week mind. Also a
willingness to work for nothing, only
when needed on the fram. Suppling yer
own meals, and the ability to work
witout any breaks whatsoever. Do
nothing other than what you've been toad
to do. Willingness ta suck up ta the
framer, telling him/her how smart and
rich they is, an how ya wanna be just
like them. Workin fer less than minimum
wage, cash under the table'll is good
too... Bein young, not old is an
excellent assest. No retired framers
need ta apply! Ifn yer hopin ta work
fer a grain company and grade grain,
workin on a Comedian farm fer at least a
week is absolutely necessary, cousin
from then on you'll hate comedian
farmers and thats an asset gradin the
crap theys tryin ta sell........

[TOM4CWB]

Silverback et el;,

Proof this is the truth!

Name one person you can instantly be reminded of... that reminds you of this discription:

" These people feel persecuted by humans, processes, and inanimate objects with equal ease—they almost seem to enjoy it. They are often angry, usually annoyed, and almost always complaining. Just when you think everything is humming along perfectly, they find something, anything, to complain about. At Halloween parties, they’re Eeyore, the gloomy, pessimistic donkey from the Winnie the Pooh stories—regardless of the costume they choose.
Victims aren’t looking for opportunities; they are looking for problems."

[sumdumguy]

I have been employed in a team environment for
my entire career. The teams range in size up to
100 plus. I have also managed a large national
program. When I selected my main core team,
I didn't pick the Patsies. I selected, strength,
integrity and accuracy. The patsies pushed the
paper. We then audited their work.

So when you talk about whiners, many of those
people are whining because they are right. Some
not.

[sumdumguy]

I have seen managers who are so insecure that
they cant take any suggestions from their
employees. Many times they dont get their hands
dirty with the real work because they themselves
admit they couldnt do the work.

When my people whined, I listened, encouraged
dialogue and then gave them a role in trying to
initiate positive change. Keep the goal in sight
and overcome your insecurity for the good of the
team. Transfer this strength to your workers.

After working with close to 500 employees, i have
seen many personality types, some just plod
along, never advance and never want to take on
responsibilies, but some critiqued the problems
and added with thought provoking suggestions.
Are these what you call whiners? Some
managers had such big heads, and basic
insecurity that mistakes continued, and no
improvements were made. The auditor's report
shot them down, after the fact.

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Thanks for posting this Tom.

My take away is to continually improve yourself
and your employees. Don't settle for poor
attitudes, build a strong team.