Management & Leadership

5 Reasons Why Leadership Isn’t Just for Leaders Anymore

December 5, 2014 Dave Mattson business development, Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Management & Leadership, managerial skills, Professional Development, Project Management, Relationship Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

The traditional chain of command in the workplace is ready for a change. With Millennials entering the workforce, there is a resounding call for a structural shakeup. These young professionals have a lot to say and they want to have their voices heard. Successful companies are noticing this. Instead of paying attention to only GPA’s,[…] Read More

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5 Ways Millennials Will Make Great Managers

November 5, 2014 Brian Forrester Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Management & Leadership, managerial skills, Millennials, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

In the past ten years, Millennials have been entering the workplace more than ever. While some may still view Generation Y as overeager interns, these developing leaders are becoming the future of successful business. And while it is easy to view a younger generation as lacking in knowledge and experience, the truth is Millennials have[…] Read More

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How to Coach the Millennials on Your Sales Team

November 3, 2014 Brian Forrester Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Management & Leadership, managerial skills, Millennials, Motivation / Mindset, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Self Development, Technology, Training in Business

Many seasoned sales managers today are facing a common challenge: how to lead, motivate, and inspire young Millennials on their sales teams. This generation, which will make up roughly 50 percent of the U.S. workforce in 2020 and 75 percent of the workforce in 2030, has already garnered a reputation for being difficult to manage[…] Read More

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4 Lessons Learned from Taking the Coach Mentality over the Manager Mentality

October 20, 2014 Brian Sullivan Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Management & Leadership, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Understanding when to take a coaching approach over a managing mentality can make a huge difference in your effectiveness as a leader. To be an effective leader you need to be both a coach and a manager, the key is to know when to wear which hat. When you’re managing, you’re often organizing a project,[…] Read More

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4 Debunked Myths About Managing Millennials

October 15, 2014 Dave Mattson Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Management & Leadership, Millennials, Motivation / Mindset, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Take a look at your workforce. Chances are high that it’s generationally diverse, with Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials working at every level. That last cohort – Millennials, Gen Y, Generation Next, etc. – has been the subject of boundless research and discussion in the past 15 years. Often when older generations discuss younger ones,[…] Read More

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