Expertise I can answer any question that has to do with working relationships, management skills or lack there of, conflict, and leadership. I primarily work with troubled teams, groups with poor management, or general dysfunction for over twenty-five years. I am also a professor at the University of Denver in the Alternative Dispute Resolution department. Go to www.greggiesenassociates.com to see my client list.
I'm using the alias "Dr. Mac" because he is the main character in my latest management book, Ask Dr. Mac. He plays a newspaper advice columnist on business issues.
Experience Again, twenty-five years of experience here. Email me at ggiesen@greggiesenassociates.com with any specific questions not related to this site.
Published articles written by Greg Giesen:
• Conflict Between Two Employees May Reflect on Organization, in the March, 2003 issue of the Denver Business Journal.
• Meeting Management: Let’s Cut to the Chase, in the March, 2003 edition of CHRA’s The Advisor magazine.
• From Conflict to Collaboration, appearing in the March, 2003 edition of Executive Excellence Magazine.
• Leading From Within, appearing in the April, 2003 edition of Personal Excellence Magazine.
• Only an Integrated Approach Will Increase Employee Motivation, May, 2004, OD Network magazine, Practicing.
• Motivational Mastery, appearing in the March, 2005 edition of Sales & Service Excellence Magazine.
• Creating Collaboration: A Process that Works, appearing in the July, 2007 edition of Projects & Profits magazine, India.
• The Value of Vision, Submitted to Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Lessons in Leadership, due out in January, 2009.
Books written by Greg Giesen:
• Creating Authenticity: Meaningful Questions for Meaningful Moments, 2001, ISBN: 0-9721114-0-9
• Creating Authenticity: Meaningful Questions for the Minds and Souls of Today’s Leaders, 2002, ISBN: 0-9721114-1-7
• Ask Dr. Mac: Take the Journey to Authentic Leadership, 2007, ISBN:
0-9788555-0-7.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Your Best Year Yet Certification, Best Year Yet, LLC.
• DiSC Certification, Resources Unlimited.
• Social Styles Pro II Certification, Cahners TRACOM Group.
• Consultant’s Training, Corporate Transformation Tools, Richard Barrett & Associates.
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Qualification Training, NTL.
• Adventure Systems & Design, Challenge Course Certification.
• The Coaches Training Institute, The Professional Coaching Course.
• Group Process Consultation, NTL.
• Mediating EEO, Personnel & Employee Relations Disputes, CDR.
• Conflict Resolution Workshop, Aiki Works, Inc.
• Facilitator Training, (270-hours), Good Works Unlimited.
• Wilderness Therapy Practicum, Colorado Outward Bound School.
• The Human Element, Will Schutz & Associates.
EDUCATION
Masters of Science, 1982, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Major: Personnel Services & Counseling.
Bachelor of Arts, 1979, Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado. Majors: Psychology & Sociology.
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Q: .please tell me your opinion. I'm working in a company. Well, not still working as I put down my ... A: It is frustrating to be treated the way you were treated by your supervisor. I can't blame you for ...
Q: I have a boss that is so hard to be around. She is negative snide,angry and in general is really ... A: It sounds like it is advantageous for this relationship with your supervisor to work for many ...
Q: Dr. Mac I am a supervisor in a seasonal buisness that employs approx. 50 individuals. I have always ... A: I appreciate your tolerance and understanding that you've exhibited with your employees and their ...
Q: I currently work in a small manufacturing building. We have at this time only about 15 employees and ... A: Christy, I know it is hurtful when people complain about you, but filing a complaint with HR will ...
Q: I am currently looking for a new job and I was told by a number of friends to look for people that I ... A: You are so fortunate to have friends that give you such good advice! And, I am wondering if you are ...
Q: I genuinely feel like one of my managers is 'out to get me' and is trying to get me to quit my job. ... A: Lindsey -- Thanks for writing. In the absence of a specific written job description, you don't ...
Q: I have recently started working for a manufacturing company and the boss/owner is VERY hostile. He ... A: Although quitting is not an option, I hope you are still keeping an eye out for a similar position ...
Q: Mac, Any advice or suggestions you could provide will be greatly appreciated as I'm nearing the end ... A: I feel your pain. In fact, I would like to share this riddle with your HR rep: what do horseshoes, ...
Q: I have an employee that I supervise daily. The problem I am having is she gossips about myself, and ... A: Sheila -- Gossip often seems like such a harmless little exercise. After all, we all do it to some ...
Q: Mac: My friend works at a store in New York on the night crew. At least three nights a week when he ... A: I have some questions for you. 1) Are you inferring that these pictures are being drawn by ...
Q: Mac, Can you please give advice how I can deal with a boss who has started humiliating me in front ... A: Actually, I'm impressed with how you have handled this situation so far. You are asking the right ...
Q: Mac, I work in an office separate from but including Veterans Representatives. I am a retired ... A: Clearly it is important to you to have a relationship with your coworkers where there is mutual ...
Q: A woman I work with - we'll call her Mary - was recently put in charge of keeping my organization's ... A: Boy, a loaded scenario to be sure. Let me address as much as I can. It sounds like you don't really ...
Q: I have recently started a new job, and I am working with a particularly venomous girl. I'm new at ... A: I enjoyed your use of vocabulary. Impressive. Regarding your situation, you may only need a ...
Q: I am the manager of a small team and to make work easier I had delegated 2 of the senior-most team ... A: Dipa, You might want to have a quick discussion with him, but use kid gloves. Start with why you ...
Q: I have a coworker who is just a big gossip machine , She start running mouth at 8:00am to 5:00pm ... A: It sounds to me like you feel victimized this person. The important thing to remember is that you ...
Q: I have a coworker who is just a big gossip machine , She start running mouth at 8:00am to 5:00pm ... A: What you have described is a very difficult environment indeed. If I understand you correctly, ...
Q: How would you handle an employee who disclosed she know's of another co-workers salary and is ... A: Tough situation, but not that unusual. My suggestion would be to tell the employee that you'd be ...
Q: I left a company about 6 months ago, for a competitor, do do the same position. It was not for a ... A: LW, I'm not sure about the legal issues, as that is not what I do, but I can tell you that any ...
Q: I am having problem with one co-worker (person A) in my office. I don’t know how to deal with this ... A: In any newly formed working relationship, there is bound to be some role confusion going on. ...
Q: I am currently working as an Accountant. We are a team of 4 members one is a supervisor. I just ... A: Puja, It is obvious that you are the only one there who wants to be organized. They have years of ...
Q: I am currently working as an Accountant. We are a team of 4 members one is a supervisor. I just ... A: Puja, Clearly your colleagues are not big on filing, otherwise they would have been filing ...
Q: Mac, I am a teacher with over 10 years experience with a graduate degree and several certifications. ... A: The good news is that it is early enough in this situation to address it (directly or indirectly) ...
Q: Mac, Please help me because I am in a bit of a quandry. I was suppossed to be written up yesterday ... A: By now you probably already talked to the "big boss" and this response might be mute. Nevertheless, ...
Q: i am currently working for target corporation for almost 4 months .in this short period of time i ... A: The important thing here is to make sure your boss is aware of your intentions for a promotion. The ...
Q: Mac, Please help me because I am in a bit of a quandry. I was suppossed to be written up yesterday ... A: It is unfortunate when your supervisor threatens to write you up for allegedly not meeting your ...
Q: I am so happy because I got hired by a cement company plant in Caracas and I need you to give me ... A: Ivan, Stopping the reading of information about your industry is a mistake. That is not the ...
Q: My previous coworker died suddenly and a new girl was hired in which I am responsible to train her. ... A: It certainly is tough when you are trying to help a coworker and they are not receptive to your ...
Q: Recently, a new manager took over in our office and had one on ne meetings with us. In my meeting ... A: Anna, You have no reason to expect confidentiality. Human nature is to tell secrets. A good rule ...
Q: I am a Assistant Coordinator soon to be a Assistant Manager. This is only a title adjustment. I have ... A: Linda -- You don't need to adopt the same management style as your boss, but you do need to find a ...
Q: What do you do with a boss that plays favorites and does not want to listen to anything anyone has ... A: Dealing with a difficult boss is something that almost everyone goes through at one time or another. ...
Q: A close friend told me a secret which I have not shared with anybody. Another coworker picked up on ... A: Anne -- If your "close friend" won't believe you, then there's not much else you can do. You could ...
Q: I have a new challenging job & my coworker has been very difficult in training me properly. They ... A: Rocky, A common problem with bringing on new people is the expectation that the new person will ...
Q: Hope you can help. We recently went through a departmental re-organization and I have been assigned ... A: Margaret -- Thanks for writing. Work reorganization is a stressful time for everyone, and it's ...
Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I started work at a small Australian business nearly a year ago, and I ... A: Laurie -- I don't think you're being too sensitive. Your co-workers sound like a bunch of immature ...
Q: I started my job Newlook depot 5 months ago and its so great but i have a problem, I've noticed that ... A: Max -- Thanks for writing. Your situation isn't that unusual. It is possible to be nice, gentle ...
Q: I worked in the communications department of my company for a year, before moving to another sister ... A: Heidi -- Well, this certainly puts you in a difficult position. I'd suggest that you be honest, ...
Q: My boss just informed me that someone complained to her about my perfume. I asked who this person ... A: Ani -- On the surface of it, I would say your response should be, "Thank you for telling me. I had ...
