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Rethinking and Redoing Management Training
I have learned a lot of skills in my life. Some simpler ones- like frying an egg- have taken one
Non-Promotable Tasks, Gender, and a Block of Cheese
After months and months of discussions and complaints, our male boss finally seemed to hear his predominantly female staff’s concerns
The Futility of One-Person Policies
In the early nineties, there was a famous case in the United States where a woman sued McDonald’s because their
Recognizing When Your Staff Is Ready To Move on
I had done everything I knew to do to make my working situation better. When it remained not good enough,
The Great Balancing Act of Management
When I first became a manager, I wanted to establish my leadership presence, emanating an air of confidence and trust.
7 Things You Need to Know as a First-Time Manager
Becoming a manager for the first time can feel exciting or nerve-wracking or seemingly insignificant depending on your perception and
Stop Promoting Your Top Performers
Supervising people is hard. Most of us can appreciate that, no matter how often we complain about those who do
The Importance of Pleasing All of Your Staff Most of the Time
I receive evaluations after every workshop I facilitate. There is great value in these evaluations, even when they are hard
About Katherine Spinney
I have spent my entire career working to improve the lives of others. Educated at the University of Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I have earned Master’s degrees in both teaching and social work. I have worked in diverse environments from urban to rural to suburban as well as four years living and working overseas. With extensive experience in the public and non-profit sectors, I have been in management for nearly a decade. I have combined my experience, education and passion to create Katherine Spinney Coaching LLC in order to support others on their own professional journeys.
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