Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC - Leadership Articles (Author or Contributor) http://www.following2leading.com/press.php#articles en-us ℗ & © Copyright 2009, Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Articles that will take you From Following to Leading and Beyond™ Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:30:00 MST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) support@following2leading.com (Webmaster) Mon, 5 Jul 2010 13:05:00 MST Building Relationships with Other Departments at Work http://businessmanagement.suite101.com/article.cfm/building-relationships-with-other-departments-at-work Building and retaining cross-department relationships can positively impact large scale projects that affect more than one department in an organization. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:00:00 MST http://businessmanagement.suite101.com/article.cfm/building-relationships-with-other-departments-at-work Becoming More than Colleagues at Work http://office-politics.suite101.com/article.cfm/becoming-more-than-colleagues-at-work Can career progression be stifled by a workplace romance? Finding a partner at work can cost more than most people realize. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:00:00 MST http://office-politics.suite101.com/article.cfm/becoming-more-than-colleagues-at-work When Customer Service Employees Believe No One is Watching http://customer-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/when-customer-service-employees-believe-no-one-is-watching Must employees maintain professional behavior even when they believe no one is watching? They would be wise to remember that someone is always watching. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:35:00 MST http://customer-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/when-customer-service-employees-believe-no-one-is-watching Asking for a Job Application http://personal-work-habits.suite101.com/article.cfm/asking-for-a-job-application First impressions can make or break the potential to land a new job. How a person requests the job application can be just as important as the interview. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Tue, 25 May 2010 10:14:00 MST http://personal-work-habits.suite101.com/article.cfm/asking-for-a-job-application The Importance of Word Choice in E-mails http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/the-importance-of-word-choice-in-e-mails Once e-mails are sent, they can be printed, forwarded, and shared with anyone. Choosing words carefully before hitting the send button is important. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Tue, 18 May 2010 09:23:00 MST http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/the-importance-of-word-choice-in-e-mails Communicating with Workplace Courtesy http://personal-work-habits.suite101.com/article.cfm/communicating-with-workplace-courtesy Using an inside voice to communicate with others is an essential element of communicating with common courtesy in the workplace. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Sun, 16 May 2010 15:02:00 MST http://personal-work-habits.suite101.com/article.cfm/communicating-with-workplace-courtesy Why Name Dropping Is Inappropriate: Security in a Skill Set can be Important to Career Progression http://career-advancement.suite101.com/article.cfm/why-name-dropping-is-inappropriate New employees may be tempted to use the names of others in the organization to create instant credibility with new colleagues. But is it always appropriate? jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:47:00 MST http://career-advancement.suite101.com/article.cfm/why-name-dropping-is-inappropriate Social Media and the Workplace: How Social Media Can Cause Trouble for Employers and Employees http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/social-media-and-the-workplace Social Media can be a great way to keep up with family and friends. It can also cause a headache if company information or other feelings about work are shared. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:33:00 MST http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/social-media-and-the-workplace When Managers Are too Busy to Communicate: Why Communication Is Important to the Success of an Organization http://personal-work-habits.suite101.com/article.cfm/when-managers-are-too-busy-to-communicate Communication is an important element to organizational success. When communication from the top is lacking, the morale to accomplish the organization's goals suffers jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:10:00 MST http://personal-work-habits.suite101.com/article.cfm/when-managers-are-too-busy-to-communicate Enforcing the Dress Code at Work: When Managers Should Monitor What Employees Wear to Work http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/enforcing-the-dress-code-at-work Whether the organization has an employee dress code or not; there are some clothing items that are not appropriate to wear in any organization regardless of the policy. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:52:00 MST http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/enforcing-the-dress-code-at-work Is There an Employee with Body Odor? Employees with Personal Hygiene Issues Can Disrupt the Workplace http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/is_there_an_employee_with_body_odor An employee's body odor can affect the performance of other employees and lead to coworker conflict. Letting the problem go unaddressed can do more harm than good. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:21:00 MST http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/is_there_an_employee_with_body_odor Holiday Gift Giving at Work: Giving Gifts to Co-Workers during the Holiday Season http://office-politics.suite101.com/article.cfm/holiday_gift_giving_at_work Many employees enjoy the act of giving gifts to others in the office during the holidays. What should employees consider before participating in such an exchange? jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:16:00 MST http://office-politics.suite101.com/article.cfm/holiday_gift_giving_at_work The Water Cooler Gossip: What Happens When Employees Spend More Time Gossiping than Working? http://office-politics.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_water_cooler_gossip Water cooler gossip and the challenges that accompany it reside in every workplace. What can managers do to limit the amount of gossip that travels throughout the office? jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:04:00 MST http://office-politics.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_water_cooler_gossip The Inflated Performance Review: Should Employees Believe They are Doing Great When They are Not? http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_inflated_performance_review Providing an honest assessment of employee performance can go a long way to establishing the correct expectations for the next performance year. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:37:00 MST http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_inflated_performance_review Should Employees Wear Perfume and Cologne? The Workplace Challenges Brought About by Perfume and Cologne http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/should_employees_wear_perfume_and_cologne Wearing excessive perfume or cologne can cause conflict among employees. Many people are not willing to sit next to the office perfume or cologne bottle. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:21:00 MST http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/should_employees_wear_perfume_and_cologne Eating and the Cubicle: Do's and Don'ts for Eating in an Office Cubicle http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/eating_and_the_cubicle Many employees eat while they work during the day. Whether a snack or a full meal, some foods or aromas may offend others and should not be eaten in the cubicle. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Wed, 18 Nov 2009 9:37:00 MST http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/eating_and_the_cubicle Selecting a Mentor for Career Advancement: Having an Adviser Can Help Turn a New Job into a Successful Career http://soft-skills-development.suite101.com/article.cfm/selecting_a_mentor_for_career_advancement Selecting a mentor is a critical strategic move in career advancement, but how a mentor is selected is as important as who is chosen. What is the best approach? jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:45:00 MST http://soft-skills-development.suite101.com/article.cfm/selecting_a_mentor_for_career_advancement Life After New Employee Orientation: When Orientation is Finished, What Happens Next? http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/life_after_new_employee_orientation New employees are always excited on their first day of work during new employee orientation, but the day after orientation is when the true work begins. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:32:00 MST http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/life_after_new_employee_orientation Customer Service & Responsibility: When Something Goes Wrong, Who Should Take Responsibility? http://customer-management.suite101.com/article.cfm/customer_service_responsibility With an increased focus by the customer on receiving excellent service, who has responsibility for providing the service? jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:06:00 MST http://customer-management.suite101.com/article.cfm/customer_service_responsibility First Day on a New Job-New Employee Orientation: The Impact of Organizational Culture on New Employees http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/first_day_on_a_new_jobnew_employee_orientation A new job comes with many new responsibilities including learning the organization's culture and the values that drive the business to success. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Thu, 27 Oct 2009 11:17:00 MST http://employee-management-relations.suite101.com/article.cfm/first_day_on_a_new_jobnew_employee_orientation Is the Boss a Bully or a Jerk?: Are They Mean-spirited Power Mongers or Just Rude, Clueless Oafs? http://workplace-bullying.suite101.com/article.cfm/is_the_boss_a_bully_or_a_jerk Bosses are not perfect, and those with roughest edges can be categorized as bullies or jerks. Both have distinguishing behaviors and each requires a different approach. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:42:00 MST http://workplace-bullying.suite101.com/article.cfm/is_the_boss_a_bully_or_a_jerk When Workplace Relationships Go Wrong: What Can Turn a Workplace Friend into a Workplace Foe? http://personal-work-habits.suite101.com/article.cfm/when_workplace_relationships_go_wrong The stresses of the workplace during challenging times can break the strongest working relationships. With job cuts and pressure to perform, how can a friendship survive? jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:13:00 MST http://personal-work-habits.suite101.com/article.cfm/when_workplace_relationships_go_wrong Getting the Job After the Interview: Leave a Lasting Impression With Interviewers While They Deliberate http://human-resources-management.suite101.com/article.cfm/postinterview_etiquette With competition for job openings at an all time high, standing out after the interview is critical to getting the job. Gratitude, respect, and professionalism are key. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Thu, 16 Oct 2009 10:45:00 MST http://human-resources-management.suite101.com/article.cfm/postinterview_etiquette Have Great Career Advice? (Response) http://www.following2leading.com/docs/GreatCareerAdvice.pdf For job seekers today, brushing up on your interviewing skills and preparation for the actual interview is essential. If some time has passed since you interviewed here are some ideas to keep in mind. jennifer@following2leading.com (Jennifer Streeter) Career Sapphire Training & Consulting, LLC Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:41:00 MST http://www.following2leading.com/docs/GreatCareerAdvice.pdf