MML Podcast #76 â Avoiding Derailment Show Notes 3-23-07 *From the MML Studios in Hebron , CT * Show Open Remember the thoughts, ideas and opinions expressed on this podcast are mine and mine alone.  They do not necessarily reflect the views of any past, current or future employer. Todayâs podcast is brought to you by the Going Linux podcast for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done, and by the Momentum Management podcast â Keys to moving deals forward in your organization.  Check them out at http://www.truemomentum.net Câmon!  Leave me your voice feedback (service by Chingo ).  Itâs free and itâs easy! Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com , plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley . Management Strategy Continuing to work on delegation.   Booked travel to shadow team players during April, blocking time to do things directly. Assigned areas of focus.   Will be discussing details with them next week. Profitability  Quality  Delivery  Employee Satisfaction  Identified four specific goals for the week.   Tracking on a white board in the office.   Listed item, percent completed, and days of the week worked on. Development plans â splitting the difference between vested interest and accountability. Building your talent pipeline. Open ended question â how do you become more of an open communicator? Show Wrap Remember to send me your feedback (email, Chingo Voice Mail, etc.)!  Send your GMail to mmlpodcast@gmail.com , plant your pin on the Frapper map at http://www.frappr.com/mmlpodcast and vote for us at Podcast Alley . See you next time. Less