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Webmeetings are Worthless (If People Aren't Ready to Rock)

Webmeetings don't have to be a waste of time... they just often are. Here are 4 ways to ensure you get the most from your online time, be productive and let your team get back to work.`
Working With Your Project Team's "Real" Boss

as if managing project wasn't already tough, you often have team members who have a "real boss"to answer to, and it's not you. Tips to cope with someone who can make or break your project.
The Cranky Middle Manager Show# 254 Deasun Oconchuir Overview of PMBOK

Today we are joined once again by Deasun Oconchuir to discuss Project Management, in particular how it’s changed over the years,and whether you need to get PMI Certification or not. He literally wrote the book on the subject. We also talk Russian hackers and Friedrich Nietzche. Yeah, I’m in that kind of mood today.

2 new webinar workshops this month!
Using Smart Phones Means Stop Sending Stupid Email

More people are using smart phones for their routine tasks- but sending ineffective email or requests for information will dumb them down in a hurry. 4 tips to ponder when working with road warriors.
"Pajama Workforce": Insult or Badge of Honor?

A recent article referred to telecommuters as the "Pajama Workforce." Whether that's an insult or a badge of honor is mostly a matter of perspective.
The Cranky Middle Manager #253 New Tech Trends For Managers Bess and Simon

Today we talk tech trends with HP Fellow Charlie Bess, who’s been with us before, and Phil Simon. Phil is the author of The New Small and talks about what small businesses know that managers even in big companies should pay attention to. Oh andwe talk about an innovative but failed weapons manufacturer and the creator of Frankenstein. Sounds about right.
The Cranky Middle Manager Show #252 Getting To the Top Kathryn Ullrich

Today Wayne Turmel talks to Kathryn Ullrich about her book “Getting to the Top- Strategies for Career Success”. She’s a very smart person and heads up alumni career services at UCLA so she works with people way smarter than me. We also discuss Korean generals who decide to become admirals and quote Oscar Wilde. Just another day in the Cranky salt mines.

2 new webinar workshops this month!
The Cranky Middle Manager Show #251 The One Minute Negotiator- George Lucas

Today Wayne Turmel talks to Dr. George Lucas about the role of negotiation in being a manager. Oh sure, you might not be a sales weasel, but if you need resources from another department, that’s a negotation. We also look at the Louisiana Purchase, quote Adam Smith and welcome The PDUcast as a sponsor.

Welcome George Lucas, co-author of The One Minute Negotiator to the show.