It really is about motivation. After all, what impels someone to climb a mountain, or go to college, or save for a car, or learn a new language or anything of a thousand things? What is it that moves someone to action from a position of comfortable stasis? The answer... Read More
Business IntelligenceBusiness Intelligence has become a very important activity in the business arena irrespective of the domain due to the fact that managers need to analyze comprehensively in order to face the challenges.Data sourcing, data analysing, extracting the correct information for a given criteria, assessing the risks and finally supporting... Read More
As a small business operator, personal checks may be one method to receive payment for your goods or services. As a way to receive payment, a personal check is actually better than credit cards because the fees are less and there can be no charge back.Fortunately, most people are honest... Read More
The following information is based upon over 500 interviews with senior executives with whom I conducted over the past four years. These senior executives represent a variety of industries and organizations. It is interesting to note the similarities of their responses. The research concentrated on five areas:1. How they gained... Read More
Everyday a business owner, CEO, or manager somewhere is complaining about the lack of good employees. On the same day, in a break room, employees are complaining about the lack of good jobs. Thinking that they can alleviate the problem with finding good employees, many employers have opted for lengthy... Read More
A year or so ago, I met Allan Kempert. Allan was the Quality Assurance Supervisor for a metal stamping company in Ontario, and just completed Norman Bodek's book, The Idea Generator, Quick and Easy Kaizen. As Allan explains, he couldn't put the book down because it was such a simple... Read More
Researchers have undertaken numerous studies to look at the connection between customer and employee satisfaction. A majority of these studies were able to uncover a correlation between employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction and profitability. In a recent study for an international computer firm, the data reinforced the crucial link between customer... Read More
We know character when we see it, but what exactly is it? How do we define it? What role does it play in our getting results as leaders? What role does character play in our careers?In this two part article, I'll explore these questions and give tips on using character... Read More
Steven Covey had the right idea. There are discreet skills and attitudes, habits if you will, that can elevate your conflict practice to a new level. This article shares a selection of habits and attitudes that can transform a good conflict resolver into a highly effective one. By that I... Read More
Implementing an ISO 9001 system represents a major effort. However, all of that effort can represent a significant shift for a business - from quantity to quality. And this could make sure your business gets the desired results.Shift Focus to PerformanceDeveloping, implementing and maintaining your ISO 9001 program can be... Read More
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1. Base your business in the Magic Triangle. Honesty, integrity,... Read More
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This module focuses on the basics of Knowledge Mapping, its... Read More
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Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
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I have been working with leading Business Improvement guru, Tim... Read More
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1. Eliminate wasteEliminate reports, habits, products, duplicate input, and processes... Read More
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ACCOUNTING AND BILLINGCHECK BOOKSWe recommend that you maintain a business... Read More
This week I was asked to speak at an internal... Read More
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Ah, the wretched pain of delegation. It comes easy to... Read More
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In Stephen Covey's great book, "The Seven Habits of Highly... Read More
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The permissive and participatory conduct which most employees take for... Read More
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People buy from you, offer help, and grant rewards based... Read More
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