Somehow I Manage: A Notebook for all Managers and fans of the Office

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Mid-series, Mike realized the importance of updating technology and streamlining new processes. He emphasized the direct effects of modernization through timeliness and efficiency: Especially with the millennial generation, modern equipment is a monumental factor in choosing an employer. In fact, according to a Microsoft survey, 93% of millennials say that having updated technology at their job is important to them. If your business is working with antiquated tech, consider updating for the sake of retaining nearly all of this generation’s workforce. Bears. Beets. Do Better Business

The concept of play seems so taboo in today’s climate because those who are seen enjoying their times instead of diligently making sales calls are usually perceived as lazy or unsuccessful. I’ve come to learn that playing in the workplace boosts productivity and creativity, as well as helps, create strong relationships in the workforce. I consider myself less a boss as I am a friend, who manages my other friends. My insistence that the office throw parties so regularly is for the sake of the employees, keeping their morale high by having something to look forward to after a week of making sales and handling our accounts. I perfected my craft over the thirty years that I’ve given to the company. I can’t say that I’m the perfect boss, because what even really is perfect. You know what is perfect though? Me being a manager. Chapter Five: World’s Best Boss Not only can hearing your problem out loud spark a creative solution, but it can also be boon to your team's motivation. A study on Inc.com suggests that saying goals aloud to yourself or to a friend increases the chances of achieving those goals by up to 85%.

People live by a set of rules but play the best when they can be creative with it and make their own decisions while still playing by the rules.” — Anonymous Chapter Four: Getting it Right

All I hope this blog had inspired you to do is to become an authentic leader, who cares enough about their job to be a better person than they were without it. As one of my former employees, Jim Halpert, would put it, everything I have, I owe to this job… this stupid, wonderful, boring, amazing job. Building relationships with clients and coworkers is essential. A 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey found that prioritizing the treatment of customers and employees were two of the top values directly related to a business’s success. Fair treatment of clients and staff also:

Sometimes I’ll start a sentence, and I don’t even know where it’s going. I just hope I find it along the way.” Consumers are spending more time on their devices than ever before. According to research by MIT Technology Review, U.S. adults spend an average of 24 hours per week on the Internet. Follow Michael’s example (don’t spend five days on YouTube) and get your business’s online presence optimized for Internet traffic. Michael identified stress within his employees, and, despite the fact that he was the primary cause, he provided proven relief techniques to ease the tension. Research by the Mayo Clinic suggests that laughter is, in fact, one of the best medicines. Research shows that humor may: There is a lot you can learn from Mr. Scott. Sometimes it is more about what you shouldn’t do than what you should do. From the new ways consumers are finding and interacting with businesses, to new content management and client relation systems, there are often too many moving parts for a small team of solo entrepreneurs to handle themselves.

Statistically speaking, the more you try, the more often you will fail—but you are also more likely to come up with the best course of action. Every failure teaches a lesson and improves your chances of success for the next attempt.However, we would be remiss not to mention the importance of boundaries in workplace humor. Michael Scott crossed many lines, and his particular brand of jokes was rarely appropriate. Some of you might read the blog and think what can he tell us about business and management, he’s only a regional manager at some low-paying paper company. From what I’ve learned here over the years is that I might not go down in history as one of the world’s best boss, or even best of anything per se, but I surely must’ve done something right considering how happy well off my employees are as they leave their position at Dunder Mifflin

At Ethos Copywriting, we’ll work with you to develop a marketing strategy that suits and enhances your brand. Whether you’re looking for a content manager to help you personify your business or you just need a consultant to guide you along the way, reach out to Ethos Copywriting today. From the “generous” empty promises to Scott’s Tots to the world’s most uncomfortable dinner party, you probably know by now that Michael Scott wasn’t the best at making decisions, using a computer, or evening holding appropriate conversations. His emotional outbursts made him an odd choice for a manager, and about 99% of his jokes should never be repeated in the workplace.JOURNAL LIKE A BOSS: The durable vegan faux-leather cover makes this journal the perfect place to record ideas and inspirations.