Passionate workers
They believe expert performers are made, not born. They enjoy the actual work and what they are required to practise over and over again. They are willing to set goals, practise, ask for feedback and concentrate as much on technique as on outcomes. The trick here is to have the desire to be good and to undertake the deliberate practice that would make you better at it.
One of the major troubles with this group is they are focused to the goal and any one who doesnt tow their line of thought is bound to be their foe. As a manager it would be very imparative that the unit goal (departmental goal where they work) is very clear to them and that they understand the contributions of others even in diversity.They also need to be showed support in their works least they are disappointed and motivated especially if they are failing to meat targes they often over blame themselves so a a manager should show them alot of support in the circumstances.
Career workers
They are workaholics period! Their entire lives seem to revolve around nothing but work. They are the first and the last in the office. They won't break off for anything, save for disrupting fire alarms. Having time off to enjoy a break snack or lunch is a luxury. Remind them of the importance of relationships beyond work.
Ultimately they cause burn out either to them selves or to those around them, they need to be focused on the fact that without a bit of time away from work, they are bound to loose the direction the entire team is taking and may end up isolated.
Desperate workers
As it is with popular Desperate Wives series, these will do anything to 'please' the boss. For instance, they will always side with the boss no matter what. Criticising the boss, to them, is a serious criminal offense verging on treason. You know the saying: "Never bite the hand that feeds you." While they seem good and respectful, they are unlikely to make a positive contribution. Seek their opinion before anyone else's.
The manager needs to make it clear to them the need for constructive, negative criticism as they seem to think that all criticism is bad and if encouraged the critical observations necessary for grown that come from criticism will be buried in the entire team as they will become rubber stamps to every issue.
Cash-ever-chasing workers
"Money is all what matters," they say. Their sole life objective is making as many shillings as possible. With a cash promise, all missions are possible. They are willing to do any thing, even at the detriment of their own lives, for the sake of the man-made creature called money. You need to have a strict system in place to check them, lest they (ab)use their current workstation for mere contact address.
Have a clear performance management system, a clear compensation and rewards reward system and a very stringent HR policy guidelines to be followed like time of arrival, depaurtute, when and how to receive money from clients etc.
Showy workers
They want to be what they are not - masqueraders. If you're ill-informed about current affairs, you're at the highest risk of falling prey to their antics. They wear a formidable gait. Should they succeed in a task, usually a simple one, every one will come to learn of their feat in the shortest time possible. They are clowns and tend to be little bullies especially to new comers. Idle mind is the devil's workshop, keep this type busy.
Set realistic but stretching goals to this group. This will keep them trying as this group also loves recognition and will try to meet their targets to get this recognition. Just dont make it too high so they give up in the process.
Stand-alone workers
"I came a lone; alone I will go," they swear. They won't seek or grant help. Teamwork is just a stale foreign concept left of communism, to this sort of workers. Let them know that 'no man is an island'.
Most importantly only in the movies does one man survive on a sinking boat. goals are easier achieved and better celebrated in a team.
Stationary workers
They are called non-starters for lack of self initiative. Like wheelbarrows, they have to be pushed around to do something. Don't tell them how but what to do. You will be surprised how creative they can be.
Have a clear and quantifiable, easy to measure goal for this group. A structured procedure of how things are normally dome may help this group as well. Assign them less dynamic tasks.
Theoretical worker
Easier said than done is rather a hackneyed but still a relevant expression in this particular scenario. These workers have the most impressive but impracticable ideas that would even leave a Harvard graduate manager panting haplessly. Just give them the weirdest task of implementing their won ideas. Not for so long they will confess.
For better results you may need to have this group supervised by a more practical and slightly conservative person to check their in the skies plans.
When it comes to creating a more satisfying career, career experts advise to start by looking at the actual work you will do and techniques you will develop to get better through practice.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Top 9 Ways to Choose a Web Developer
It’s no secret anymore that IT is on the rise in Uganda. Thousands are seeking easier ways of doing business in a very competitive market which has inevitably made IT the “in thing” for many a business man in Uganda today.
Not surprising then is the fact that many businesses are opting to develop websites as a tool of marketing. While the dividends for a well designed websites are innumerable, the hitch of choosing a developer is a puzzle to reckon with.
You know a website would be great for your business. The exposure, the increased sales, the opportunity to open up whole new markets for your product and services-all this sounds really exciting! You can already imagine how a website will bring your business into this CHOGM 21st century with a bang but, if you're like many, you have no idea how to get started.
If you're serious about going online and doing it right, and I must add doing it right the first time, you need to consider hiring a professional web developer. Hiring a competent, full-service web development company to create the total online package for you can be a no-stress solution that almost surely guarantees you the results you're looking for.
Don't waste your valuable time struggling with confusing code and IP addresses-leave that to an expert while you keep your attention on growing your business. But, before you rush out and hire the first person calling himself a professional, you'll want to know how to tell the highly qualified from “KIWANI”.
1. The Software vases ignorance
Many bicupuli wannabe developers use drag-and-drop HTML editors (rather than writing the code themselves). These programs create confusing code, long page load times, and tons of problems for search engines and alternative browsers.
True developers (who write the code themselves) will be able to authentically code your site in a way that optimizes it for fast load times, browser compatibility, and sets it up perfectly to raise in the search engines ranks.
2. The Non growing developers
As your online business grows, so too will your website. Changes in inventory, services and prices will surely need to be reflected on your site. Be sure to ask your candidate how the site will be updated. Do they have a maintenance plan? Who will be updating the site? How much will it cost? Can they do extensive database-driven applications? A company should have a vast understanding of web technologies and strategies for your choice.
3. The present at pay and absent in need.
When it comes to web developers these days it seems that just about anybody can hang a “kapande” on their door and call themselves a professional! It's very important that you do a little research to find out what your candidate's background? Does the developer have a client list to verify his quality? Can the developer provide you with references you can contact?
4. What's Your Role?
To build a high quality and effective website takes collaboration. The web developer should be an expert in design and coding, but you are an expert in what your business does. Ask what your responsibility will be. Find out how and what the developer will want you to provide (e.g., text, graphics, copy).
5. What's It Going To Cost?
In the web world, it's often true that you pay for what you get. You might think hiring that student from MUK or I don’t know where, may save you some money, but in reality it can actually hurt your business. An unprofessional site communicates that you are an unprofessional business.
6. What to Watch Out For?
The biggest one, of course, is does anyone in the company know how to code using HTML?
Many people use programs such as Dreamweaver and Front Page, but anyone who typically does so isn’t a professional. This limits your ability to grow HTML code, poor ranking, and on and on…all of which can make it hard for people to find you in search engines.
7. What Questions Should I Ask?
Here are a few questions you can ask any potential developer to see how well they know their game: "What do you think of Audio on websites?" Audio that automatically plays on websites is usually frowned upon. If they include audio, it should be off by default with the ability to turn the sound on.
"What programming languages are you proficient in?" If they can't name two, you are in trouble. A company should have a wide variety of languages including (but not limited to) HTML, CGI, PHP, ASP, and MySQL.
8. The Marketing isn’t Important developers.
Companies and all their assets including website are about business. Business can’t be without marketing. Believe it or not, just having a website is not enough. To be successful, your site (and the way it is promoted) must be marketing platforms for your business growth. A full-service web development firm should have a marketing edge that outlines a plan to take your site to the top.
9. Interaction with Developer
The 9th thing you need to know, however, doesn't involve anything technical: Simply, how does your interaction with the developer "feel?" You're going to be working with this person (or people) for a while so you want to make sure you feel good about them.
By Julius Kateega
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The Writer is a web technician and And system Admin Techsys
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How to find the right job for you.
“The way to find out about your happiness,” said Joseph Campbell a renowned mythology scholar, “is to keep your mind on those moments when you feel most happy, when you are really happy – not excited, not just thrilled, but deeply happy.”
The path to finding your deep happiness is unique to each person. But at the same time, most of the clues that help you find your path are universal and timeless.
This exactly is the same road that many must trod in pursuit of that magical RIGHT JOB wich is the gist of these line.
How do you find a job?
In my opinion, while money is a component of the right job for you, the fact of being right for you is not about money. More often than not its about how well the job utilizes your skills and your passions. Time and introspection will help you identify the activities you most enjoy, the skills and strengths you most readily use and, as Joseph Campbell puts it, the moments that make you deeply happy.
We live in a capitalistic society that doesn't encourage visionary potentials such as imagination, intuition and instincts. Without these potentials it’s absolutely difficult to identify activities that provide inner satisfaction. You may have become so used to doing things you don’t enjoy that you no longer notice clues that could lead to joy. But don’t despair because your visionary wits are not dead, just rusty.
To discover what your perfect job is, you need to temporarily quiet your comfort zone. Be aware of the possibility that your true calling may be very different from your current notions of what’s possible.
You need to develop an attitude that awakens your natural visionary potentials, Pay attention, Ask yourself why certain activities make you happy or are more fulfilling, and pay attention to times when you are really enjoying yourself.
Look for clues everywhere. Notice problems that stir your compassion or excite your imagination. Reflect on stories of people you admire. Be open rather than quash ideas that seem silly, consider them as real possibilities. Remember that your search may take some time and you might have to go down a few different roads before finding the right one.
After you begin to get strong hints about your desires, assess current practical realities. How much money do you really need and/or want to earn from a job? Are you willing to move, or do you need a job that requires minimal commuting? Are you willing to go back to school and if so, for how long and under what terms?
Notice that we have not focused on “how do I get the job I am suited?” list. If you focus on your skills before you uncover your passions, you limit yourself to jobs that utilize your currently recognized skills. If you start with passion, you find many options that either match your current skills or require only minimal additional training.
Once you’ve identified your basic passions and needs, however, it’s critical to assess your strengths and skills.
A lot of literature and consultants will guide you through the process of self-discovery. Questions, quizzes and temperament sorters can’t tell you what your perfect career would be, but they can help you identify the types of activities you truly enjoy and your key strengths. Friends and colleagues can help you identify skills as well.
The most obvious and often best answer is, “go get training.” While you are learning new skills, you’ll also have an opportunity to find out whether or not you might like a given job and to make connections that could lead to your best job. There are many ways to get training:
Utilize your current position. Look for on-the-job training or opportunities to do projects that develop new skills. See if your employer will pay part of your tuition costs but always remember that he doesn’t have to even if he may benefit from the skills gained.
Identify resources in the community. Community colleges, your local Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Administration and your state’s job development programs may have opportunities for low-cost or free training.
Look for opportunities to be paid while training. A hospital might hire you as an orderly while you train as a nurse, or a school may let you teach in a field you know while you obtain a teaching credential. Do volunteer or part-time work that allows you to develop new skills. Get recommendations and referrals while you work.
After you’ve discovered what you want, your questions should become more specific such as “What kinds of part-time teaching jobs can I find without having to go back to school for teacher training?” or “How could I use my teacher training outside the public schools?” As you explore those questions, you’re going to move from “Where can I find employers who might hire me?” to “How do I get interviewed by my preferred employer?” To find this out, you may need to visit libraries, internet data banks and websites, career counselors, job support groups, money managers, trade associations, colleagues, fellow job seekers and friends.
Meetings and conferences, newsletters, websites, listserves of groups in your chosen field will be good places to find out about available jobs. Make friends with local librarians, who can help you discover and use a world of resources, such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Career Guide to Industries. Follow this with a review of the Encyclopedia of Associations to help you find the organizations who can help you understand the benefits and challenges in any field. Associations might also direct you to meetings and conferences. Review company websites, annual reports and other resources for company-specific information.
Julius Kateega
+256751525877
The path to finding your deep happiness is unique to each person. But at the same time, most of the clues that help you find your path are universal and timeless.
This exactly is the same road that many must trod in pursuit of that magical RIGHT JOB wich is the gist of these line.
How do you find a job?
In my opinion, while money is a component of the right job for you, the fact of being right for you is not about money. More often than not its about how well the job utilizes your skills and your passions. Time and introspection will help you identify the activities you most enjoy, the skills and strengths you most readily use and, as Joseph Campbell puts it, the moments that make you deeply happy.
We live in a capitalistic society that doesn't encourage visionary potentials such as imagination, intuition and instincts. Without these potentials it’s absolutely difficult to identify activities that provide inner satisfaction. You may have become so used to doing things you don’t enjoy that you no longer notice clues that could lead to joy. But don’t despair because your visionary wits are not dead, just rusty.
To discover what your perfect job is, you need to temporarily quiet your comfort zone. Be aware of the possibility that your true calling may be very different from your current notions of what’s possible.
You need to develop an attitude that awakens your natural visionary potentials, Pay attention, Ask yourself why certain activities make you happy or are more fulfilling, and pay attention to times when you are really enjoying yourself.
Look for clues everywhere. Notice problems that stir your compassion or excite your imagination. Reflect on stories of people you admire. Be open rather than quash ideas that seem silly, consider them as real possibilities. Remember that your search may take some time and you might have to go down a few different roads before finding the right one.
After you begin to get strong hints about your desires, assess current practical realities. How much money do you really need and/or want to earn from a job? Are you willing to move, or do you need a job that requires minimal commuting? Are you willing to go back to school and if so, for how long and under what terms?
Notice that we have not focused on “how do I get the job I am suited?” list. If you focus on your skills before you uncover your passions, you limit yourself to jobs that utilize your currently recognized skills. If you start with passion, you find many options that either match your current skills or require only minimal additional training.
Once you’ve identified your basic passions and needs, however, it’s critical to assess your strengths and skills.
A lot of literature and consultants will guide you through the process of self-discovery. Questions, quizzes and temperament sorters can’t tell you what your perfect career would be, but they can help you identify the types of activities you truly enjoy and your key strengths. Friends and colleagues can help you identify skills as well.
The most obvious and often best answer is, “go get training.” While you are learning new skills, you’ll also have an opportunity to find out whether or not you might like a given job and to make connections that could lead to your best job. There are many ways to get training:
Utilize your current position. Look for on-the-job training or opportunities to do projects that develop new skills. See if your employer will pay part of your tuition costs but always remember that he doesn’t have to even if he may benefit from the skills gained.
Identify resources in the community. Community colleges, your local Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Administration and your state’s job development programs may have opportunities for low-cost or free training.
Look for opportunities to be paid while training. A hospital might hire you as an orderly while you train as a nurse, or a school may let you teach in a field you know while you obtain a teaching credential. Do volunteer or part-time work that allows you to develop new skills. Get recommendations and referrals while you work.
After you’ve discovered what you want, your questions should become more specific such as “What kinds of part-time teaching jobs can I find without having to go back to school for teacher training?” or “How could I use my teacher training outside the public schools?” As you explore those questions, you’re going to move from “Where can I find employers who might hire me?” to “How do I get interviewed by my preferred employer?” To find this out, you may need to visit libraries, internet data banks and websites, career counselors, job support groups, money managers, trade associations, colleagues, fellow job seekers and friends.
Meetings and conferences, newsletters, websites, listserves of groups in your chosen field will be good places to find out about available jobs. Make friends with local librarians, who can help you discover and use a world of resources, such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Career Guide to Industries. Follow this with a review of the Encyclopedia of Associations to help you find the organizations who can help you understand the benefits and challenges in any field. Associations might also direct you to meetings and conferences. Review company websites, annual reports and other resources for company-specific information.
Julius Kateega
+256751525877
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