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Whether you supervise one other person in your office or lead a group of many, strong managerial skills are a critical part of your success. If you're relatively new to management (like me) you may find yourself wondering how you're doing.

Some of us are a little too familiar with the concept of Micro-Manager. This is someone who manages at a far lower and more detailed level than what is necessary. As a result, their actions can hurt productivity and morale. But don’t worry just yet: there are some ways you can survive a micro-environment. We’ll teach you how to take back control of your job.

Managing office conflicts can be a touchy business. Learn some techniques to help you cool tempers and keep things professional.

Oh, Excel how we love thee. But sometimes, you’re just a little…well…boring. Now, we can take our spreadsheets from drab to fab with this super simple plug in. Learn all about how it works and where to find it. You’ll fall in love with Excel all over again.

You’re ready to be a manager, but you want to be sure you have what it takes to do a good job. Before you take that leap to the next level in your career, be sure to get the training and experience you need AND be sure to develop these five essential skills that every manager should have.

Many people either do not have the motivation or the proper training and understanding to be a manager. Before you decide to look for your next promotional opportunity, you might want to ask yourself if you have what it takes to be a manager. Use the COACH acronym to see if you’re cut out for management.

Have you always secretly thought your boss was faking competence? Well, according to research appearing recently in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, you might be right. Learn what you need to know about this surprising study, and how it can affect your career.

Is your manager driving you nuts? Don't just sit there, do something! Michelle Burke, communications strategist, shows us how to address the most common complaints of support staff. From lack of respect to unrealistic demands, it's time to stand up and be heard.

You’ve been given a great promotional opportunity to oversee the team. However, you have concerns. This is the same group of peers who you have been close friends with for years. How will they react and what will you do?