by Ed Evarts | Jun 3, 2020 | Responsiveness
You may feel that you should not respond to colleagues until you have the answer to their questions or requests. Or you might assume that others know you are working on their problem and you don’t feel a need to keep them updated. You may rationalize that you are too...
by Ed Evarts | Apr 2, 2020 | Responsiveness, Visibility and Value
The ability of others to connect to you frequently and instantly highlights an interesting human behavior. The speed in which a colleague reaches you creates an identical expectation as to how long it will take you to respond. Similar to a fast-paced ping pong game,...
by Ed Evarts | Mar 24, 2020 | Accessibility, Visibility and Value
Being Accessible does not mean you are available 24/7/52. We all have limits on the degree to which we can be reached by co-workers, and you should feel comfortable enforcing and expecting others to honor these limits. Can you be too successful at modeling accessible...
by Ed Evarts | Mar 17, 2020 | Accessibility, Visibility and Value
Visibility is also comprised of “reputation” which is the intangible ways that individuals connect with you. Are you being welcoming to your colleagues and creating an atmosphere that reflects your desire to be accessible? When your colleagues come to see you, is your...
by Ed Evarts | Mar 12, 2020 | Accessibility, Visibility and Value
Visibility is comprised of “presence” which is the tangible ways that individuals connect with you. Here are a few ways to make sure it’s as easy as possible for colleagues to find you. Being Accessible for Your Colleagues Know where your office or...