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Architect Client Relationships
In the history of architecture there has often been an unseen contradiction between what the architect wants to design and what the client wants built. Sometimes an architect will get so wrapped up in his vision and personal aesthetic values that what the client likes and does not like becomes secondary, or is overlooked completely. When this happens the house or building created may win design awards and look beautiful to a trained architectural eye, but the client or people who have to live in it may dislike it intensely. Often the owners or tenants will go back in and change things a second or third time to better suit their aesthetics or purpose.At the root of this problem is the very nature of architecture, to create. An architect is very passionate about the creative artistic aspects of his work. He wants to create something new and different and put himself and his vision into his work. Often, however, the growth and development of an architect involves the painful realization that their unique vision doe

informal or conservative? Does he use an open door policy or does he prefer you make an appointment to speak to him? Do you have to call him Mr, or does he prefer you use his first name? What little idiosyncracies does he display that you can use to your advantage? Does he appreciate someone sharing a joke with him? Does he prefer a deadly silent department where a pin dropping sounds like a bomb explosion? Know your Boss!

Always show respect. Yes, even if he doesn't deserve it in your eyes. As the Boss, he automatically has the upper hand. Try to eliminate habits and behaviours that you know rile him. Show initiative and interest. Don't wait to be told to do something you know needs doing. Respect your boss’ time. And most of all, never bad-mouth your boss to others. Regardless of how trustworthy you believe the gossip recipient to be, badmouthing always gets back via the notorious office grapevine.

Remember, your boss is only human, like you. He will have his off days, like you. He will make mistakes, like you. And as with all professionals, some Bosses are "naturals" and others struggle because it's not their strong point. And you never know… maybe his boss is a pain in the neck to him! Maybe u

New Grads - Beat the Job Competition
Winning your new job takes more than just arriving on time – after all, that's obviously expected. But, what else are employers expecting from you when you arrive for your interview? Here are four tips you'll want to keep in mind for interview success:Tip 1: Employers will assume that you have done a good amount of research on their company. When they ask you what you know about them, you'll get off to a good start by being able to discuss several pertinent points about the Company. To do this you must be sure your research includes:* What the company's mission is * Sales and revenue (if public) * What their growth rate has been * Major products and services * Who their competitors are * Key management team * Latest news on the company * Clients, suppliers * Company structure & cultureEmployers want to know that you are interested in working for them and that you have the curiosity and energy to plan ahead for your meetings. This research technique will also

My corporate career, excluding my VA experience, spans some 25 plus years. I've had government office bosses, travel industry bosses, airline bosses, coachline bosses, hotel bosses, engineering bosses, manufacturing bosses, sales and marketing bosses, human resources bosses, small office bosses, large state and country wide business bosses, editing bosses, medical bosses, magazine bosses and probably some others I can't remember. I've experienced a wide range of personalities wearing the Boss hat, and I've come to this conclusion: If your Boss hates you, you're in trouble. If your Boss doesn't understand you, you won't fare much better. Doesn't matter that you’re a Sister Theresa clone, if your Boss doesn't like you, don't expect any favors.

What you have to remember is bosses are human, and as with all other humans on the planet, there are going to be those that you cannot get along with no matter how hard you try. Some people are like that. They are very hard to please. You can disregard the fact that they are highly regarded by upper management and have excellent experience and qualifications because you'll find that despite that, they've never had any specific "people skill" training. They have absolutely NO idea how to be a "Boss". Simple as that. And is that your fault? No. But you do have to live with it. It might not be your fault, but it can be your problem.

The truth is the Boss holds your future prospects in his hands. He can make or break you. He can make your work life a joyous experience, motivating you to dizzy heights, or he can make each day "resignation day". It all depends on his people skills and what training, if any, he has had in dealing with staff. If you doubt that is significant in this day and age, consider this: you can miss out on advancing up that corporate career ladder if your Boss has it in for you. Bad Boss-employee relationships are one of the main reasons for high staff turnover.

Your Boss isn't only your supervisor – the head honcho. He is supposed to be that person best equipped to assist you and the entire department to achieve set goals. One would expect he has some kind of understanding about the job you do. Chances are, he hasn't a clue. However, he should know what the company's goals are and where his department fits into the scheme of things. He should also know what the company looks for in its executives. He should know how your future career aspirations fit into this overall picture – and even if you have a future there. Cultivate a healthy relationship and this same boss can even help you up that corporate ladder. A right word in the right ear can make all the difference. You know what they say… it's not what you know, it's who you know. As corny as that sounds, sadly, it's often the truth.

Don't despair – this is not a one way street. Yes, you do need your Boss on your side, but believe it or not, he needs you in his court, too. How can he accomplish his departmental goals without your cooperation? You can make him look good or bad. Mind you, if you make him look bad, perhaps you shouldn't even be worrying about how to get along with him. Perhaps you should be looking for a new job!

But let's assume you would like to establish a healthy working relationship with your Boss. How do you go about it when he is the Ogre to beat all Ogres? The key is in communicating with him.

Study him. Know him. Understand his priorities and what is expected of him. When you know that, think about how you can help him achieve that. You want to make him look good, because by making him look good, you make the department, of which you are a member, also look good. You want to look good, right?

Know his work style. If his instructions have confused you, ask for clarification. Don't be afraid to ask for feedback, and if he roars, count to ten and accept his roars with gracious dignity. (Honestly, if he is the bear you believe he is, he will be found out by management in the end, and his days with the company, or at least in your department, may well be numbered. You can outlast him!) Not all bosses are so scary, and let's just assume your Boss is merely inexperienced. So let's have some compassion and persevere here. If he believes you are sincere in your work efforts, he may be more inclined to help you and try to understand your own aspirations. You might not be able to expect "friend" status, but if he understands you and accepts you, you're half way there!

So, get to know your Boss' priorities and goals. No, go further than that. Anticipate his needs before he asks. Impress him. Do your job well and help him look good doing his job well. Will he appreciate this? You betcha!

Of course, there are also the personality clashes which are a bit harder to handle, so what can you do? Well, for starters, what is his personality type? Is he informal or conservative? Does he use an open door policy or does he prefer you make an appointment to speak to him? Do you have to call him Mr, or does he prefer you use his first name? What little idiosyncracies does he display that you can use to your advantage? Does he appreciate someone sharing a joke with him? Does he prefer a deadly silent department where a pin dropping sounds like a bomb explosion? Know your Boss!

7 Steps To Managing Procrastination
Procrastination happens to the best of us. And we rationalise our action (or lack of action in this case) in so many ways.The harsh reality is that procrastination is just a nice way of saying avoidance. Why do we avoid things? Simple - because we don’t enjoy them, or because they take us out of our comfort zone.So instead of succumbing to the dreaded beast – try these tips for getting over the procrastination hurdle:1. Be honest about why you are avoiding the activity. Is it fear, is it that you don’t get on with someone, is it because you have to deliver bad news and you’re not sure how to go about it?2. Commit to doing it at a certain time. I usually do the things I like to avoid in the morning, so they are out of the way.3. Prepare! If you need to write yourself a script, do it. If you need to have absolute quiet, switch off the phones for a couple of hours. Whatever it takes – set yourself up for success.4. Just do it!5. Reward yourself when you are finished – but only wh

a how to be a "Boss". Simple as that. And is that your fault? No. But you do have to live with it. It might not be your fault, but it can be your problem.

The truth is the Boss holds your future prospects in his hands. He can make or break you. He can make your work life a joyous experience, motivating you to dizzy heights, or he can make each day "resignation day". It all depends on his people skills and what training, if any, he has had in dealing with staff. If you doubt that is significant in this day and age, consider this: you can miss out on advancing up that corporate career ladder if your Boss has it in for you. Bad Boss-employee relationships are one of the main reasons for high staff turnover.

Your Boss isn't only your supervisor – the head honcho. He is supposed to be that person best equipped to assist you and the entire department to achieve set goals. One would expect he has some kind of understanding about the job you do. Chances are, he hasn't a clue. However, he should know what the company's goals are and where his department fits into the scheme of things. He should also know what the company looks for in its executives. He should know how your future career aspirations fit into this overall picture – and even if you have a future there. Cultivate a healthy relationship and this same boss can even help you up that corporate ladder. A right word in the right ear can make all the difference. You know what they say… it's not what you know, it's who you know. As corny as that sounds, sadly, it's often the truth.

But let's assume you would like to establish a healthy working relationship with your Boss. How do you go about it when he is the Ogre to beat all Ogres? The key is in communicating with him.

Brainstorming To Create New Ideas
Brainstorming is one of the oldest of the modern creative thinking techniques. Originally developed in 1941 by Alex F Osborn, it was first called "thinking up". Later Alex Osborn coined the term "Brainstorming". Brainstorming is primarily a technique of using ideas from a group of people to provide ongoing stimulation to that group in order to create more ideas. These ideas are then combined or developed into a practical answer to a challenge that was presented to the group at the beginning of the brainstorming session.One of the key concepts of brainstorming is that no criticism is allowed during the session. In fact, wild and unusual ideas are encouraged, in part because some of these odd sounding ideas become useful ideas and partially because these kinds of ideas can inspire other members of the group to come up with good ideas. Sometimes all a strange idea needs is some polishing. Part of the brainstorming concept is to build on other people's ideas.Often these brainstorming groups are an assembly o

this overall picture – and even if you have a future there. Cultivate a healthy relationship and this same boss can even help you up that corporate ladder. A right word in the right ear can make all the difference. You know what they say… it's not what you know, it's who you know. As corny as that sounds, sadly, it's often the truth.

But let's assume you would like to establish a healthy working relationship with your Boss. How do you go about it when he is the Ogre to beat all Ogres? The key is in communicating with him.

Minimize No Shows For Your Events
Any event will have people who register to attend and fail to show up. There are many reasons for not attending, but it really comes down to priorities.No shows create problems for event planners ranging from wasted meals and poor event atmosphere to listening to excuses and deciding whether or not to charge the posted cancellation fee.Everyone, including the attendees would be better off if people would attend events as planned. Here are some reminders about how you might minimize the number of "no shows" to your event.Get their money (if your event has a fee)With online registration and real time credit card processing, this is easy. Once you have full payment, people will be more likely to show up and if they don't you still have their money.This is where you need a good refund and cancellation policy clearly stated on the registration form. Your policy will need to reflect the type of event that you are working on, but in general you don't want to make the policy too le

good. You want to look good, right?

Business Owner's Manifesto: Must Do's
A GOOD INVESTMENT – I am the Leader of this business and am responsible to see that the business is treated and evaluated on the same basis as any business investment I might make, both in terms of time and money invested. I may have paid managers and staff to perform some or even all of the day-to-day tasks, but ensuring an adequate return on investment (blood, sweat and money) is my responsibility and my responsibility alone.ACHIEVING SECURITY/ROI – I recognize that there are two components of an adequate return: First, time invested must be compensated through salary, benefits and perks; AND, money invested must be guaranteed a fair rate of return plus a premium for the level of risk assumed (by operating a small business – usually 3-5% over prime). Adequate returns do not just happen; they are achieved through planning and action. This commitment involves setting realistic, quantifiable goals; taking the steps necessary to see to it that those goals are achieved; that results are measured and meet expectations;

I've emphasized the need to get along with your boss, but it is important that you do not become a "yes" man. Yes men are phoney and very obvious, and nobody, not even an ogre boss respects such a person. So forget any false flattery if you want to be respected and taken seriously.

Also, don't try to be "buddies" with your Boss. This may well make him feel awkward and uncomfortable. He may feel his position is being compromised or that you will no longer respect him or that you will expect special treatment. Besides, this can also backfire on you. If this Boss likes having you around and comes to rely on you too much, do you think he is going to be keen to see you promoted out of his department where he will have to manage without you?

Keep your nose clean, do as is expected of you and a little bit more, don't abuse sick days, be respectful, cooperative and trustworthy, and prove you are a valuable team player. Okay, maybe you are already all of these things and you are working for a true bear whose management style needs a major overhaul. Maybe despite your best efforts, your head Bear growls at you and makes your life miserable. If you have done all you can do to get along with him and do your job you can now do one of two things.

You can approach the H.R. department and ask for a departmental divorce on the grounds of incompatibility. Or you can decide how important working in that particular company is to your future goals, because if it doesn't look like your Boss is moving on anywhere soon, you might have to consider doing so yourself. Maybe you have to look for a new job either in a new company or a new department.

And look on the bright side… such an experience will be invaluable one day when you become a Boss. You're ahead already because even if you aren't sure what you should be doing, at the very least, you will know what NOT to do!

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