Comments on: No co-workers a challenge for the twenty-something boss http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/ Engagement for the next generation Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:57:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Gen Y: ER Doctor of Generations : Brazen Careerist http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-36817 Gen Y: ER Doctor of Generations : Brazen Careerist Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:02:34 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-36817 [...] know this because straight out of college I dated two med-students back to back. Also, Belle’s boyfriend is a neurosurgery resident. He never lets me forget it. Which is fine because I’m [...] […] know this because straight out of college I dated two med-students back to back. Also, Belle’s boyfriend is a neurosurgery resident. He never lets me forget it. Which is fine because I’m […]

]]> By: Modite - Generation Y is the ER doctor of generations http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-36614 Modite - Generation Y is the ER doctor of generations Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:58:15 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-36614 [...] know this because straight out of college I dated two med-students back to back. Also, Belle’s boyfriend is a neurosurgery resident. He never lets me forget it. Which is fine because I’m [...] […] know this because straight out of college I dated two med-students back to back. Also, Belle’s boyfriend is a neurosurgery resident. He never lets me forget it. Which is fine because I’m […]

]]> By: Modite - What passion looks like http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-11009 Modite - What passion looks like Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:58:19 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-11009 [...] I write about how difficult the process of becoming a leader is, the problems I’ve had transitioning, how life is just plain hard sometimes, to illustrate that once your find your passion it’s not all about birds chirping and bunny rabbits frolicking. [...] […] I write about how difficult the process of becoming a leader is, the problems I’ve had transitioning, how life is just plain hard sometimes, to illustrate that once your find your passion it’s not all about birds chirping and bunny rabbits frolicking. […]

]]> By: Modite - Life as a Gen Y leader - week eleven http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-7317 Modite - Life as a Gen Y leader - week eleven Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:32:07 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-7317 [...] At the time, I was grateful to hear that others were just as crazy as me, but as Belle and my sister amuse me with their updates on promise rings and wedding plans, I’m anxious for the whole “not having a life” thing to be over with. Because I do want it all. The family. The career. And everything in between. [...] […] At the time, I was grateful to hear that others were just as crazy as me, but as Belle and my sister amuse me with their updates on promise rings and wedding plans, I’m anxious for the whole “not having a life” thing to be over with. Because I do want it all. The family. The career. And everything in between. […]

]]> By: jonathan http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-7193 jonathan Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:37:26 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-7193 Hi, nice post. Explaining a problem to someone who knows n-o-t-h-i-n-g is a good one because they 1. Won't have all the emotional baggage and 2. Probably don't understand the technical details so you will have to explain it so they understand it. When you explain something slowly to someone else, you often find a different angle yourself. jps Hi, nice post.

Explaining a problem to someone who knows
n-o-t-h-i-n-g is a good one because they

1. Won’t have all the emotional baggage and

2. Probably don’t understand the technical details so you will have to explain it so they understand it. When you explain something slowly to someone else, you often find a different angle yourself.

jps

]]> By: Ben http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-7079 Ben Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:37:01 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-7079 I've recently made the transition from techie to manager in my work place. All of a sudden, I'm no longer included in the "meeting after the meeting" and everyone looks at me differently. I heard a good speech about this very subject called "Navigating the Neutral Zone." The speaker defined the uncertain time between being promoted to management and actually being good at management as the "neutral zone." He gave tips on how to navigate through it. Some of the key points I remember include: - Develop your sense of humor - Accept Ambiguity - Get involved - Utilize the skills that got you here - put them to work learning your new job I’ve recently made the transition from techie to manager in my work place. All of a sudden, I’m no longer included in the “meeting after the meeting” and everyone looks at me differently.

I heard a good speech about this very subject called “Navigating the Neutral Zone.” The speaker defined the uncertain time between being promoted to management and actually being good at management as the “neutral zone.” He gave tips on how to navigate through it. Some of the key points I remember include:

- Develop your sense of humor
- Accept Ambiguity
- Get involved
- Utilize the skills that got you here - put them to work learning your new job

]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-5684 Rebecca Thorman Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:44:43 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-5684 @ SavingDiva - yes, at my last job one of my coworkers was a really good friend- I miss him! Thank you for your comment! @ SavingDiva - yes, at my last job one of my coworkers was a really good friend- I miss him! Thank you for your comment!

]]> By: SavingDiva http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-5650 SavingDiva Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:30:55 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2007/11/05/no-co-workers-a-challenge-for-the-twenty-something-boss/#comment-5650 I have to admit that I would feel uncomfortable without the support of my coworkers. Currently my coworkers are some of my closest friends. At this point in my life, I don't think that I would be able to work in an environment without that type of support. I have to admit that I would feel uncomfortable without the support of my coworkers. Currently my coworkers are some of my closest friends. At this point in my life, I don’t think that I would be able to work in an environment without that type of support.

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