On TV.com: THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR photos
3 Resources for

morale and shannon t. kalvar

  • Subscribe to this listing via:
  • RSS
  • Email
Did you mean employee morale (3 results)

TechRepublic Resources

Who holds responsibility for morale: Common goals and unification
As I mentioned in a previous article, a client managed to pushme into a corner so I would talk about morale, time investment, and the theorythat links the two. After giving him an earful about how enthusiasm anddedication impact morale, I had built up a pretty good head of steam....
Tags: morale, Shannon T. Kalvar, team
Technical articles 2004-08-12
Who holds the responsibility for morale?
In my "What is moraleanyway" article, I recounted my theory on morale. In it, I outlinedthe idea that adult morale extends beyond simple enthusiastic work and intocomplicated psychological issues, such as dedication and a feeling of unificationbecause of rather than despite problems.One of my clients forced me into a conversation...
Tags: morale
Technical articles 2004-08-05
What is morale anyway?
In today’s overworked, high-stress IT environment, managersmust deal with constant "morale" problems. The "do more withless" expectations established by the productivity gains we provide thecompany exacerbates this situation as we fight for more staff and resources to coverbasic operational tasks. However, as I learned much to my chagrin early in...
Tags: morale, Shannon T. Kalvar, team
Technical articles 2004-07-27

Additional Resources

Good consultants know when to be "invisible"
Sometimes you need to take a backseat to the client team so that they can fully develop the skills they'll need after you're gone. Shannon Kalvar describes becoming an "invisible consultant" in order to allow a client to become the star of the project. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Project, Team, Consultant, Consulting, Shannon Kalvar, Larry, Team Management, Outsourcing, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting
Blog posts 2008-06-26
New home of project management blog
Shannon Kalvar, an experienced project manager and long-time TechRepublic contributor will be offering his unique viewpoints, sharing his trials and tribulations, and giving some gems of advice in this new blog devoted solely to managing your projects better. Look for Shannon's first post very soon. by Toni Bowers
Tags: Project Management, Blog, Toni Bowers
Blog posts 2007-08-06
Lessons learned the hard way in an architectural document disaster
Delivering project reports in radically different formats gave the client a bad impression of this consulting firm. Here's how the staff remedied the situation and learned from their mistake. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Team, Client, Jim, Team Management, Outsourcing, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Shannon Kalvar
Blog posts 2008-09-18
Proving to business leaders that new technology is not just a gimmick
Learn how to overcome the resistance of business leaders to new technology projects through more effective communication. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Gimmick, Information Technology, Leader, Manager, Productivity, Leadership, Strategy, Operational Planning, Management, Business Operations, Shannon Kalvar
Blog posts 2008-06-17
Dealing with a mistrustful client
A CIO hires a consultant to examine the feasibility of outsourcing his IT team. When the consultant tries to handle the inevitable bad feelings of the in-house team, he finds that this extreme challenge also raises ethical questions. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Team, CIO, Consultant, Agent, Team Management, Management, Shannon Kalvar
Blog posts 2008-06-23
A consultant's technical pride causes his team considerable delays
Don't make this consultant's mistake: taking on project issues that don't suit your technical abilities. Letting your team apply its strengths to project work will allow you to focus on planning and management duties, and you'll all meet your deadlines. by Shannon Kalvar
Tags: Team, Leadership, Problem, Team Management, Servers, Management, Hardware, Shannon Kalvar
Blog posts 2008-06-16
Track the behavior of your system with Windows Vista's Reliability Monitor
What's up with the banners?It seems that on TR the banners don't belong with the article or blog that is being presented, anymore. I started noticing this when they introduced the new enlarged banners with photos, about a month ago.In this case, the article is the Windows Vista Report...
Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), tct, Shannon Kalvar, Steven Warren, Microsoft Windows, Windows Vista Report, Microsoft Windows Vista
Discussion threads 2007-06-15
Long-term planning in a short-term world: The acquisition stance
To effectively link corporate strategy to actual projects, IT departments need to understand the interplay between strategic stances, synergy, and time horizons. In the final installment of his series on strategic planning, Shannon Kalvar looks at how these concepts interrelate and takes a look at the particular challenges of the...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Acquisition, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Investment, Finance, Business Operations
Download resources 2005-06-13
9 things IT managers should think about in 2007
The new year represents an opportunity for IT managers to evaluate their accomplishments and sift through their less successful projects and relationships in an effort to get things moving in the right direction. IT consultant Shannon Kalvar offers some advice that will help you keep things on track in...
Tags: IT manager, Strategy, Management
Download resources 2006-12-20
10 IT manager resolutions for 2006: A look back
Last December, IT consultant Shannon Kalvar prepared to kick off the new year with a list of ambitious improvement goals and best practices for becoming a more effective IT manager. Now, as the year winds down, he revisits his resolutions and assesses how well he and his peers were...
Tags: IT manager, Resolution, Strategy, Management
Download resources 2006-12-14
Pigs aloft
TechRepublic contributor Shannon Kalvar recently pointed meto RFC 1925, which many of you no doubt already know about. Nestled between RFC 1924(A Compact Representation of IPv6 Addresses) and RFC 1926 An ExperimentalEncapsulation of IP Datagrams on Top of ATM lies this list of "The 12Networking Truths," which seem to be...
Tags: NETWORKING, RFC, Shannon Kalvar, It is Hard
Blog posts 2005-12-19
TechRepublic's Morale Boosters Hall of Fame
TechRepublic's Morale Boosters Hall of Fame provides true tales of managers who've succeeded in boosting employee morale through simple actions, policies, and perks. Use these ideas to improve morale in your office.
Tags: TechRepublic Inc.
Download resources 2004-07-15
TechRepublic's Morale Boosters Hall of Fame
TechRepublic's Morale Boosters Hall of Fame provides true tales of managers who've succeeded in boosting employee morale through simple actions, policies, and perks. Use these ideas to improve morale in your office.
Tags: Morale Boosters Hall, Fame, employee morale, perk, morale
Download resources 2004-07-15
TechRepublic's Morale Busters Hall of Shame
TechRepublic's Morale Busters Hall of Shame provides true tales of managers who've lowered--or destroyed--employee morale. Whether its actions, policies, or abused perks, consider these cautionary tales to avoid poor morale in your office.
Tags: Morale Busters Hall, Shame, employee morale, perk, morale
Download resources 2004-07-15
Why Employees Develop Low Morale & Are Managers To Blame?
I am presently helping several managers with low morale problems. This issue is so common that I have decided to try to gain wider understanding of it. So here goes.Everyone knows that the sports team with the highest morale wins. In fact, every
Tags: bsnsimo, morale
Discussion threads 2006-12-30
Experts' view: Strategies for making your meetings effective and useful
Every so often, you may find yourself walking out of a meeting feeling hopeful and energized by the ground that was covered, the ideas that emerged, and the issues that were resolved. A meeting like that doesn't happen by accident: Someone took the time to consider and define its purpose...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Expert, Project Management, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Policies And Procedures, It Operations, It service Management, Management, Human Resources
Download resources 2006-08-01
Shannon e-Doll (exe)
We provide PC games designed for young girls who like to play dress up. Shannon is an e-Doll who likes to dress up and to dress down. She has a flowered skirt outfit, a light blue ball gown, a blue flowered formal dress, a jean and short sleeve shirt outfit,...
Tags: Shannon, Games, Personal Technology
Software downloads 2007-02-19
  • << Previous
  • page 1 of 1
  • Next >>


CD and DVD Policy
Seemingly innocent CDs and DVDs have recently appeared on the market containing Digital Rights Management (DRM) software, which includes a rootkit to ...
Buy Now
TechProGuild's Internet Usage Policy
Numerous studies indicate personal Internet use at work is the leading cause of lost productivity in the workplace. In addition, personal use of the I ...
Buy Now

Fusion