confessions of a wicked vendor

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Tips for managing people and projects, presented at HighEdWeb 2010

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TRUE

“The politics of the university are so intense because the stakes are so low.”

-Wallace SayreDecember 1973

FALSE

“Higher education consultants are given more credibility than full time staff who say the exact same thing.”

-Karlyn MorissetteApril 2009

How many of you are managers?

Every person in this room is a manager

What’s wrong? Who’s to blame?

How can I prove I’m right? How can I be in control?

Why is that person so clueless and frustrating?

What works?What’s possible?

What are my choices? What am I missing or avoiding?

What assumptions am I making?How can I make this a win-win?

What is the other person feeling, needing, wanting?

Recognize different personality types

Leader

Leadero Quickly get to your point – don’t

waste their time.

o Big picture – don’t give them details.

o Be rational and give them opportunities to be in control.

o Results matter – you’ll be judged by what you produce.

People

People

o Make a bond/connection first.

o Share your feelings. Praise generously and omit criticism.

o Explain how your idea will benefit people.

o A good attitude is key

Task

Task

o Be on time.

o Describe things in step-by-step detail.

o Don’t get angry or yell.

o Document everything.

o Let them think it over.

Free Spirit

Free Spirit

o Relax.

o Do not try to control them.

o Be prepared for unique solutions to problems.

o Sell them on the newness and novelty of your ideas.

There are always going to be more projects...and you’ll never have the time to do

everything.

Create the Right Tools

Clearly Define Roles

Communicate, communicate, communicate

Few people are ever really qualified to be a boss.

What are you afraid of?

Don’t expect overnight miracles

Ready to make the leap?

Get it in writing

You’re not one of the cool kids anymore.

Karlyn Morissettewww.rebelphd.com

@KarlynMwww.doteduguru.com karlynmorissette@gmail.comwww.fire-engine-red.com www.linkedin.com/in/karlynmorissette

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