by Ed Evarts | Nov 19, 2015 | Accessibility, Visibility and Value
It is not enough that you are highly accessible to your colleagues; your colleagues must also benefit from the interaction. After all, what is the point of being highly accessible if the interaction does not benefit your colleagues? Why would your colleagues reach out...
by Ed Evarts | Nov 12, 2015 | Accessibility, Reputation, Visibility and Value
Accessibility is a Raise Your Visibility Indicator and I define accessibility as the degree in which colleagues can reach you and benefit from the interaction. What is accessibility hurdle #3? If I have an office, my door is likely closed. What can you do? –...
by Ed Evarts | Oct 28, 2015 | Accessibility, Visibility and Value
Accessibility is a Raise Your Visibility Indicator and I define accessibility as the degree in which colleagues can reach you and benefit from the interaction. What is accessibility hurdle #2? I don’t feel I help my colleagues as much as I would like when I meet with...
by Ed Evarts | Oct 23, 2015 | Accessibility, Visibility and Value
What is Accessibility Hurdle #1? I am generally at my desk more than I am away from my desk. What can you do? – Find colleagues who seem to have figured it out. Talk with them about how they spend their time and brainstorm on ways that you can get out of your...
by Ed Evarts | Oct 15, 2015 | Accessibility, Visibility and Value
Being accessible is not just having an “open door policy” or ensuring your team knows your cellphone number. Accessibility is about creating an atmosphere where your colleagues can reach you – even interrupt you – and leave the interaction with a positive feeling....
by Ed Evarts | Oct 6, 2015 | Accessibility, Visibility and Value
Accessibility does not mean you are available 24/7/365. We all have limits on the degree in which we can be reached by co-workers, and you should feel comfortable enforcing and expecting others to honor these limits. Can you be so successful modeling accessible...
