Category: Workplace behaviour

End your emails with a question.

Ranjani, June 18, 2020June 10, 2023

Saying “let me know your feedback” often elicits a nod. But asking “Does this work?” or “What do you think?” makes them think about it and commit to a response.

Freelancing

Nothing is truly urgent.

Ranjani, June 14, 2020June 10, 2023

If a customer tells you they needed something yesterday, laugh. Because it’s a joke. Everyone knows that you can’t get things done in the past.

Workplace behaviour

Why, oh why?

Ranjani, June 11, 2020June 10, 2023

Of all the questions I’ve asked or answered, ‘why’ is the one I like most. There is nothing that clarifies things for me more than the ‘why’ question.

Workplace behaviour

Give feedback.

Ranjani, June 10, 2020June 10, 2023

At the workplace, giving feedback isn’t treated as much as a skill as receiving it. And this can be such a hindrance to good collaboration.