Management Maven Mugs

BMA told to radically overhaul communications.

"Despite years of management training john still found it difficult to give negative feedback."

The worker/the man who monitors the worker/the man who wrote the draft policy guidelines on how to monitor the man monitoring the worker.

'I think it's time to rein in Henderson.'

'The risk management consultant submitted his report. Basically, he suggests that we adopt a policy of risk aversion.'

'Please send us an optimist to run the sales department, and a pessimist to run the credit department.'

"Should someone tell him that leadership is about more than shouting 'follow me' very loudly."

'There's an absence of leadership in this authority,we need to explore the possibility of thinking about setting up a sub-committee to look into it.'

"O.K., right about now I'll bet you're thinking, What's the catch?"

"You've been a valued employee, Tomkins. And to show my appreciation, I'm allowing you to take an extra 5 minutes at lunch today."

"All those in favor of saying 'It's a wrap' instead of 'Meeting adjourned' say 'Aye.' "

"Thanks for coming in Ted. Pull up a chair and we can discuss your accusations of paternalism."

'How dare you accuse me of sinking this company?'

Leadership seminar

'Hmm...this new management fad is crazy enough that it might just work...'

A good leader will share any success with all involved.

'The project is NOT doable... but it IS delegable.'

'Attention, all department heads: the buck stops there. I've had it!'

"First of all, let me commend everyone on the teamwork displayed on this icebreaker. Secondly, let me apologize for some of the motivational language I used during this session..."

'What can I do to create a climate where things get done?'

"When you're trying to solve a problem it helps if you know the answer."

"Does anyone here have a clue what it is we used to get?"

'A few more years in this job and you'll learn how to delegate stress.'

Corporate Culture vs. Corporate Nature.

"I don't believe in micromanagement."

'Last week I offered to bring Bixby into the decision-making process, and he's still dithering about it!'

'This spider's web proves that you've done no work today!'

'As a boss you'll find me hard, but fair. Actually, that's only half true.'

'Around here your mom is the management. I'm just the middle management.'

"Successful leadership involves more than just shouting at people."

'Office of not much budget, and even less management! Yomp speaking!'

Man carrying his boss.

"What kind of crazy management scheme is this?"

My Holdings So Far

Apathy Seating