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Liz Reyer

Liz Reyer

Columnist at Star Tribune

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Liz Reyer
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Make new year a time for reflecting, not resolving

As we move into a new year, it’s customary for many to make resolutions. Bad habits we’ll break, good behaviors we’ll adopt. It’s all well-intended but seldom leads to lasting positive change. Instead, at its worst, it can reinforce a belief that change is too difficult and even yield a sense of fai…
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Coach's Corner: Your new hire isn't measuring up. Now what? - Star ...

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A surge in angry callers and no support for customer service worker...

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How to keep politics from taking over your workplace

How to keep politics from taking over your workplace
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What to do when your work team turns sour - Star Tribune

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How to get detail-obsessed employee to see big picture

I manage someone who sweats every detail; what can I do to help?
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After a private office, working in a cubicle may require ground rul...

It’s a big adjustment, moving from a more private workspace to more hustle and bustle.

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How to deal with others’ missed deadlines

I’ve been assigned to a project and am responsible for a specific part of the work. People upstream from me are not getting their work done on time, but my timelines are not changing. What can I do to be successful … or at least not be the scapegoat?
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Minimizing the disruption of elective surgery to your co-workers

I need to schedule some orthopedic surgery and want to make it as undisruptive as possible for my co-workers. It’s not an emergency, so I do have some latitude on the timing. What steps do you suggest?
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How to make decisions when everybody wants to have a say

It’s crucial that the decisionmaking process be focused and the feedback process be respected.
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Revamping a work team can’t be done all at once

I was just given responsibility for two teams, with a mandate to recraft the staffing structure to meet both current and emerging business needs. Unfortunately, among the nine people I’m now supervising, only three actually have the skills that are needed. What do I do to get my team where it’s supp…
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When crunching data, how do you explain results to less tech-savvy ...

To be effective in your job, you need to master two roles: data exploration and communication.
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You have asked for this project, and now you're in over your head -...

Things seldom are as dire as they seem.
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How to work your way up the gratitude scale

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How to handle the new employee who comes on too strong

Be welcoming and express your expectations clearly.
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How to handle a co-worker who always makes you wait

Clueless or intentionally rude? That will help you figure out the right path.
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Working with other departments can be tricky if your boss is a prob...

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How to stop underselling yourself at work during annual review time

Start with a list of contributions you have made over the past year. This may not be as easy as it sounds.
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How to prevent the winter blues from darkening your work, home mood

Among the ideas: Help others and find appealing things to do that will make you feel engaged.
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Making the case to counter an offer made to key employee by another...

The key is tying contributions to the things company officials care about most.
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Shifting to crisis mode with a co-worker who’s a perfectionist

Be very clear on your goal, defining it precisely so that “nice to haves” can be set aside.