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Kirstine Johnson

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions regarding how to effectively mentor, coach or counsel employees and managers, when you should terminate an employee or put them on a performance plan, discuss performance management reviews and what should be included in those reviews, how to improve communication amongst managers and employees and share effective "teambuilding" ideas. I have 11 1/2 years experience as a Human Resources Manager and truly enjoy working with all levels of employees and helping to resolve conflict, help all levels of employees embrace change in an organization or position employees and managers for promotions or pay increases within their company.

Vijayraj Kamat

India
Available
I can help you in getting a different perspective on any workplace issue. Getting a neutral, balanced perspective helps when you yourself are too frustrated, stressed out or cynical to form a sound opinion of your own or to separate the issue from the person. I will give you an unbiased, practical, opinion supported by sound reasoning when it comes to: - Dealing with a difficult boss - Dealing with a difficult subordinate - Dealing with uncooperative/demotivated team members - Learning to project your work and not just completing it - Negotiating for timelines In short, any workplace related problem thats is not specific to a specific industry. I am your 'agony aunt' column for work place woes! :-) I CANNOT give solutions to precise 'technical' problems. There is a separate section for that! Go there!

Joe D. Buys

U.S.
Available
I can answer questions dealing with leadership development, cross-functional team development, conflict resolution, absenteeism management, workplace violence, sexual harassment, diversity in the workplace, supervisor and management training and conducting employee and customer opinion surveys. I can also answer questions dealing with Lean Manufacturing and Administrative Lean for the Office.

Ed Parr

U.S.
Available
How to organize employees, how to stop infighting, how to handle problem employees, and more. I have 25+ yrs. of managing within a variety of industries and labor environments. I have managed from 50 to 1,000 staff on projects with P&L responsibility ranging from $100K to $30MIL. I currently serve as a management consultant to business and government. I enjoy helping people, especially supervisors and managers, evolve in their careers.

Doug Staneart

U.S.
Available
Doug Staneart can answer questions about gaining cooperation from, motivating, and influencing coworkers and employers. He is also an expert on how to avoid and resolve conflicts as well as other issues dealing with long term business relationships.

Joan Schramm

Available
I can answer questions about handling difficult employees, bosses or co-workers, motivation, team-building, and just getting along in an organization. I am an expert on conflict resolution and communication as well as other issues dealing with business relationships.

Leo Lingham

On Vacation
returns 12/08/2009
Questions include managing work situation, managing work relations, managing your boss, personal problems, career planning, career development, training, coaching, counseling etc

Alice Bogert

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/30/2009
Today's workplace is filled with many issues that impact employee performance and add to workplace stress. I have many years experience supervising employees and can field questions for both management staff and non-management staff related to employee conflicts, employee-boss issues, time management, negotiation skills, preparing employee performance evaluations, developing resources, generation X and Y issues, and cultural diversity.

Ellyn Traub

On Vacation
returns 12/14/2009
I coach professionals on all organizational levels in business and professional development and leadership. Questions I can answer include; managing and creating change, expanding people`s capacity to take effective action, creating a sense of purpose at work, moving people toward achieving their highest potential and productiviey, time management,collaboration, and conflict resolution.

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2009-11-19 Difficult Staff:

Hi Heather Thanks for writing in. I just corrected some typos. I understand how difficult it can be do deal with some kinds of behaviour. Nevertheless, it is important to be objective and isolate

2009-11-15 Employee not being apart of the team:

Stacie -- Unfortunately, you may have to keep on having the weekly meetings with her -- especially if her slacker attitude is affecting your paycheck. When you have the meetings, or reviews, make

2009-11-11 CO-Workers:

Dear David, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, you cannot directly go above your manager’s head to report these problems with your co-workers. However, if you are absolutely sure that you

2009-11-05 A complacent veteran:

Hi Sarah- Have action items to which he is held accountable What action took place after he did not do well on the previuos reveiw? Were there consequences associated with not meeting expectations?

2009-11-04 Talking with a boss who brags and embelishes:

Dear Allen, I think you can do both. Say something like... "I realize ___ can be a bit over bearing at times. He is aware of how he is perceived sometimes and is trying to change. However, he possesses

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