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Versión en español aquí. In People Problems Part 1, we talked about two common kinds of complaints that you as a manager might hear. “I don’t think Karl is showing enough commitment to his work” “The technical staff is being rude to our salespeople” Then we walked you through the basic steps you as a […]
Read More »Doug SmithExecutive DirectorPunch Sulzberger Program Sixth in a series on entrepreneurial journalism programs at universities and media organizations. Columbia Journalism School’s Punch Sulzberger Program differs from other programs in this series in several ways. Like them, it is entrepreneurial in focusing on innovation and transforming of a media enterprise. But the biggest difference is that it […]
Read More »If you are running a news organization, you have much in common with the coach of a sports team, the director of a ballet or the producer of a hit comedy. The issues are the same. Motivating people. Encouraging creativity. Developing people’s talent to its highest level. Maintaining the discipline to meet deadlines and stay within […]
Read More »Samuel Palmisano, I.B.M.’s outgoing boss, used four questions to guide his company’s strategy over the past decade, according to an interview in the New York Times. All of them are questions that digital media entrepreneurs should be asking themselves every day: “Why would someone spend their money with you — so what is unique about […]
Read More »Far too often I had this conversation with a department manager: “I am so frustrated with Robert (or Roberta). He never listens and never improves. I’ve had it.” “Have you had this conversation with Robert?” I would ask. The answer far too often was no. Usually the manager was afraid that confronting the employee would make […]
Read More »What could be worse than to make extra effort in your work and feel that no one noticed? The message would be clear: it doesn’t really matter to anyone whether I do a good job or not. No newsroom boss should let that happen. Judicious praise can change that. Many editors in particular skimp […]
Read More »When you are consumed by the daily demands of publishing news on your website, it is difficult to step back and think about where you are going. But you have to do this. Otherwise your destination is Nowhereville. There are entire websites and shelves in the bookstore dedicated to the literature on goal-setting. I will […]
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