Managing People: Task and Project Managment - Who's Back is the Monkey Really On?

Chrissy Scivicque · 07-16-2008 , 10:16 AM

Referring to a well-respected article from the Harvard Review, this installment in our Managing People series describes how to effectively spot a jumping monkey (a task that has moved from an employee's back to yours). It also explains how to return said monkey to its rightful owner without wasting precious time and resources.
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Chrissy Scivicque · 07-16-2008 , 10:43 AM

Since writing this article, I can only say that the "monkey" analogy has helped me hugely. Now, I recognize when a monkey has jumped to my back and I do my best to toss it back to its rightful owner quickly. You can read the full article that referenced monkey management here. Let me know your thoughts when you do!

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07-16-2008 , 10:16 AM
Chrissy Scivicque Offline Managing Editor Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 800	Managing People: Task and Project Managment - Who's Back is the Monkey Really On? Referring to a well-respected article from the Harvard Review, this installment in our Managing People series describes how to effectively spot a jumping monkey (a task that has moved from an employee's back to yours). It also explains how to return said monkey to its rightful owner without wasting precious time and resources. View The Full Article

07-16-2008 , 10:43 AM
Chrissy Scivicque Offline Managing Editor Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 800	Re: Managing People: Task and Project Managment - Who's Back is the Monkey Really On? Since writing this article, I can only say that the "monkey" analogy has helped me hugely. Now, I recognize when a monkey has jumped to my back and I do my best to toss it back to its rightful owner quickly. You can read the full article that referenced monkey management here. Let me know your thoughts when you do!


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