24th August 2004, 01:36 AM
Many years ago, when I was setting up in business, I discussed with somebody (who always smelt of spring flowers)and was unemployed if they would like to work with me as an administrator. Heshe replied but "Peter I am very Lazy". A positive quality I suggested, but the response needs a different spin - suely you should say "I am a good time manager and will not do anything more than is absolutely neccessary".
The basic premise is surely a fair days work for a fair days pay.
If you have to persuade by flattery or deceit, cajole, somebody to work then there is a basic management problem. Staff have to be motivated by something: money in most jobs.
I have been known to ask why is this project going so slowly?
Are the diggers under the threat of redundancy?
I have also been known to say what do you expect when they are only paid 200 quid a week.
Peter
The basic premise is surely a fair days work for a fair days pay.
If you have to persuade by flattery or deceit, cajole, somebody to work then there is a basic management problem. Staff have to be motivated by something: money in most jobs.
I have been known to ask why is this project going so slowly?
Are the diggers under the threat of redundancy?
I have also been known to say what do you expect when they are only paid 200 quid a week.
Peter