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Liz Reyer's Corner column, which advises executives, managers and workers on making positive changes, appears Mondays in the Star Tribune's Business Insider section.

Reyer: On his agenda: Keeping all participants on topic

QMeetings in the volunteer organization that I'm involved in tend to get very out of control. We often stray off topic, usually because of a few longwinded folks. How can I help us become more productive?

Updated: February 12, 2012, - 06:25 PM

Resources

"Death by Meeting," a book by Patrick Lencioni

Updated: February 12, 2012, - 04:30 PM

Reyer: Get better at repeating phrase 'It's just not an option'

QIt's really hard for me to say no. I'm pretty much a pushover and I keep ending up totally overwhelmed. What can I do to get more courageous in setting limits?

Updated: February 05, 2012, - 06:17 PM

RESOURCES

talentsmart.com/learn/the-art-of-saying-no-whitepaper_p_1.html

Updated: February 03, 2012, - 12:37 PM

Reyer: Be objective but also compassionate and respectful

QI'm in a role in which I may have to help make decisions about staff reductions. I haven't been in this situation before, and I'm feeling very uncomfortable. How should I approach this?

Updated: January 29, 2012, - 07:38 PM

RESOURCES

www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/09/lay-off-staff.asp#axzz1kNjCJakp

Updated: January 29, 2012, - 03:13 PM

Reyer: Steer group dynamics to suit your skills, preferences

QMy company is going more toward working in teams, and, while I like some aspects, I really think better on my own. How can I be successful in this new environment?

Updated: January 22, 2012, - 07:02 PM

Resources

www.idea.org/blog/2005/12/02/dealing-with-different-personalities/

Updated: January 22, 2012, - 03:39 PM

Recognize anger, then set it aside

QI felt recently that my integrity was challenged at work. It's a value that I hold central and that has never been questioned. I'm furious about it, and trying to figure out how to handle it.

Updated: January 15, 2012, - 07:06 PM