Category Archives: Management

Changes: It’s been a good run. Part 3 of 3

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Rich

Well, my past two posts talked about sort of last ditch advice to managers that were under me. This one’s not like that. This one’s more for me and the  job in general. I’ve had this job since 2000. That’s … Continue reading →

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Changes: Priorities – 2 of 3

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Rich

This is part 2 in my short series of posts revolving around my job change. They’re a cross between a farewell letter to my managers and a helpful advice from a lame-duck district manager. I’m torn between looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Changes: Looking back – 1 of 3

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Rich

My job is changing soon. I’ll be going from District Manager to something else. I’m not allowed to say yet, but I’m allowed to say it won’t be District Manager of any District. My stores all know I’m a short-timer … Continue reading →

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Why don’t more people want my job?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Rich

I’m an area supervisor. That’s a kind of manager, middle management. I’m mostly the middleman between our corporate office and eleven of our stores in the field. I’m supposed to make sure the stores adhere to the company guidelines and … Continue reading →

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Management isn’t just manipulation! Honest.

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Rich

This is a complete violation of my blogging rules in regards to work. It’s neither distant from now in time, nor made up enough where the principles wouldn’t recognize themselves. I have two things going for me that make it … Continue reading →

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