http://www.managementpillars.com The art of fear based management Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:38:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ever find that between socializing, one upping and just plain spacing out that you simply don’t have time to do the more or less important things in life? That car is not going to clean itself, and for that matter, you aren’t going to clean it either; it’s below you. ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/09/20/leverage-professional-position-for-personal-favors/ Did you see, hear, think of or read about something excellent...guess what...you did it! All top managers know the way to the top is to run to the bosses office (or call / text) the moment you get a whiff of excellence or good news!   Beat your peers/subordinates/superiors (future underlings) to the bosses ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/06/05/take-credit-for-everyones-your-accomplishments/ When dealing with peers, superiors or subordinates it is always best to deliver senstive messages via-e-mail - even if the target sits next to you.  Here are a few rules of thumb:  1.  Always send derogatory e-mails to subordatines in lieu of face to face contact - because we know if you had ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/04/19/communication-via-e-mail/ Acronyms are a great way to make people feel inferior... especially when they don't have a fucking clue what you are talking about.  I have found that a great way to begin is to think of commonly used phrases and "acronymize" them. For instance, say your subordinates are working on ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/03/16/create-acronyms-that-no-one-understands-catnou/ The propel your career in the new age use this type of language: 1.  We need more bandwidth 2.  Is that value added? 3.  We don't have much time to get this project done 4.  Can you justify that activity? 5.  More capital would help 6. More resources are essential 7. We will never finish in time 8. ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/03/15/the-flair-for-stating-the-obvious-overused-phrases/ An effective way to make employees succumb to your demands and achieve your management goals: Change employee behavior: Mock them in front of a group of co-workers Make them feel insecure Secretly have meetings with all ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/03/13/peer-pressure/ OLD NEW AGE 1. Be Proactive Never Take Action - as you might get blamed 2. Begin with the end in mind Begin with YOU in mind 3. Put first things first You always come first 4. Think Win/Win Think "I win you lose" 5. Seek first to understand then to be understood Keep employee's guessing 6. ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/03/06/7-habit-for-the-new-era/ Throwing an employee "under the bus" is another excellent way to boost self esteem, ego, and pay. Nothing makes you look more in control than when you unleash on an employee in front of the board of directors. Cunning, witty, and tactful...that is how the skill is executed. ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/02/29/under-the-bus/ This is a true art that is learned thru deception Agree with all your co-workers often and repeatedly on major company initiatives...then In a major meeting with all bosses disagree with all parties with information you have been withholding for months... This will make everyone look foolish and they will scramble for answers ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/02/29/the-art-of-the-blindside/ Fuck win win The I win you lose option is what we are really after (lets not kid ourself) Whenever I beat you it is good - you beat me it is bad - beating me is not an option, unless it is racing onto a sinking ship Common knowlege would lead you ... http://www.managementpillars.com/2008/02/28/the-i-win-you-lose-option/