The 6 Steps to Six Sigma
Step 1Get the proper level of Six Sigma expertise at the executive level of the company. If the top leaders don't understand the advanced six sigma principles, the company has no shot to attain total quality. This will probably require a hefty budget, entailing the hiring of several high-priced consultants... Read More
7 Strategies for Sustained Innovation
The need for constant reinvention is a given in today's business environment. And while a breakthrough product or concept can catapult an organization ahead of its competitors, in these fast-paced times, that advantage is often short-lived.While major product or service breakthroughs make headlines, it's the steady incremental innovations made by... Read More
Is Your Business Ethical?
Ethics - in a profession or trade - is that branch of philosophy which studies the principles of right and wrong in human conduct.Is your business ethical?What I mean is "Does your business do the right thing when faced with that decision?" It's a simple question, which many businesses struggle... Read More
Knowledge Management - Lessons Learned and How To Identify Them
Many organisations use the term "lessons learned" to describe the way in which they avoid repeating mistakes, or ensure that they build on past successes, yet a lesson can only be applied if it has been successfully identified, and captured first. Even in "learning organisations" who profess to be good... Read More
Four Employee Behaviors That Can Kill Your Business
I found it important to clarify for employees what "deal-breaker" behavior was at my company. These are the things I insisted would not be tolerated and would lead to immediate or ultimate termination, depending on the nature of the infraction of these hard and fast rules. Here are the behaviors... Read More
Delegation: When to Delegate, Who to Delegate to
There are some very simple guides for delegation.Most people delegate based on not wanting to do something. They simply walk out to their secretary or the closest sub-ordinate and ask them to do/finish the project. These people use delegation as a means to schlep off unwanted work.Almost all work within... Read More
Business Innovation ? Core Competency and Competitive Advantage
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this field, for example, creativity can be defined as consisting of a number of ideas, a number of diverse ideas and a number of... Read More
Planning a Productive Retreat
What value is there in leadership or team-building retreats? Just consider the following. An executive committee of an association, deliberating on strategic planning issues, identified "who we are" in terms of their membership. By focusing on the challenges and opportunities represented by certain membership segments, the committee created specific strategic... Read More
Déjà Vu MCI to Qwest International Inc: Can this Corporate Marriage Survive?
Current Situation:As of this writing, the MCI Board of Governors has given Verizon Communications Inc. one week to sweeten their $7.5 billion offer, otherwise they have no choice but to accept Qwest Communications' $9.74 billion offer to purchase MCI Inc. If the Board does not receive a counter offer from... Read More
Innovation Management ? Selecting Good Ideas
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. There are distinct processes that enhance problem identification and idea generation and, similarly, distinct processes that enhance idea selection, development and commercialisation. Whilst there is no sure fire route... Read More
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Its All In The Systems
Have you ever noticed french fries taste the same at... Read More
Management Apathy
I recently received a most interesting phone call.When I answered... Read More
Employee Motivation: Make Everyone A Cheerleader For Your Company
Do you manage by walking around? What do you see?... Read More
Innovation Management: The Quality and Quantity of the Idea Pool
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Five Ways to Turn Resistance into Opportunity
Resistance. It isn't something people cherish or enjoy encountering. We... Read More
Five Defining Characteristics of Great CEOs
1. Personal insight. Great CEOs are great leaders. They know... Read More
Tales From the Corporate Frontlines:The Importance of a Competitive Wage and Benefit Package
This article relates to the Compensation and Benefits competency, commonly... Read More
Hiring Your First Business Personal Assistant: Some Guidelines for Successful Hiring
Hiring the first personal business assistant is an exciting time... Read More
Five Days to More Effective Inventory Management
The litany of headaches related to the implementation and on-going... Read More
Giving a Good Appraisal Interview
Although this performance discussion is an opportunity for you to... Read More
Whatever it Takes!
I have a sign on my office door. It pretty... Read More
Profound Knowledge
We all are on a quest for knowledge. Whether its... Read More
How to Create an Operations Manual
An operations manual can act as a tool for training... Read More
Benefits of Virtual Assistance
A virtual assistant is an individual who provides business services... Read More
Innovation Management ? forced into it!
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Hire Winners: Ask the Right Questions
How do you as a manager, supervisor or team leader... Read More
Your Company Without Training - Any Questions?
Okay, be honest!Are you guilty of sticking in a few... Read More
Motor Vehicle Policy and Your Employee Risks
It is becoming more common for employers to require employees... Read More
Is Busyness Affecting Your Business?
I'm too busy; I'd love to but I'm very busy;... Read More
Poor Employee Performance: How to Deal
KEEP WRITTEN RECORDS: "Document !Document! Document!" Keep a record of... Read More
Stomp Out Leeches In Your Company
Recently, I felt appalled to see a political candidate running... Read More
Tap Employee Passion For Business Success
Meriwether Lewis set the stage for the Corps of Discovery's... Read More
Business Innovation ? Improvisation
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Negative Self-talk is Too Expensive
I'm always fascinated by the people who lift huge weights,... Read More
Sarbanes-Oxley and Section 404: Old Dog, New Teeth
The failures we have seen in the quality and integrity... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: The Role of Character in Leadership
This article relates to the Senior /Top Level Management competency,... Read More
Create Your Dashboard for Success
Driving down the road our eyes frequently scan the vital... Read More
Problem-Solving Success Tip: Dont Leave Your Key Stakeholders Guessing
Communicate! Don't leave you key stakeholders guessing.We are generally not... Read More
Executives and Emotional Self Awareness
A major problem impairing an executive's performance is his Emotional... Read More
Cross Cultural Solutions for International Business
Globalisation, the expansion of intercontinental trade, technological advances and the... Read More
Manufacturing Capacity as a Commodity
Excess capacity in an automobile plant at Ford, Chrysler, Toyota,... Read More
How to Delegate More Effectively
Do this simple excercise, and transform your life.First, Make a... Read More
Do Customers Like the Feel of Your Organization?
In two recent articles "Some Evidence of How We Are... Read More
Employee Turnover: Seven Reasons Why People Quit Their Jobs
There are many reasons why good employees quit and go... Read More
Diversity in the Workplace
As you look around your office, is everyone just like... Read More
Leadership Skill: How to Handle Difficult Conversations
A good leader has the ability to empower others. It... Read More
Dont Take New Hires for Granted
Hiring good people is only half the battle. The other... Read More
Giving a Good Appraisal Interview
Although this performance discussion is an opportunity for you to... Read More
Creativity and Innovation Management ? Motivation and Management Layers
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Effective Multi Cultural International Business Meetings
Of the many areas in international business where cultural differences... Read More
Safety Policy Sample Outline
Writing a safety manual is a tough job and most... Read More
Spotlight on Productivity: How to Overcome E-Mail Overload
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by e-mail? Have you ever... Read More
Gossip And Rumors And Hearsay, Oh Why?
In the Wizard of Oz, it was "Lions and tigers... Read More
Outsourcing Problem Analysis
As an HR professional, you have responsibilities in several broad... Read More
Too Much Time Treating Symptoms
A man drives down the highway each day on his... Read More
Are You Measuring Something Meaningful?
Avoiding inert measures that anaesthetise your performance management.INTRODUCTIONYou sit before... Read More
ISO 9001 Registration ? 8 Steps for Success
You've made the plans, built the quality system and conducted... Read More
Change Behaviors, Change Performance
Every organization is looking for the holy grail of performance... Read More
Management Training: Are You Satisfied With The Results?
If you're not satfied with the results of your management... Read More
Can You Sleep While The Wind Blows?
Let me repeat a story I heard many years ago... Read More
Forget The Sandwich Technique
Do you remember being told to use the "sandwich" technique... Read More
Burger on a Bun Decision Making
When approaching any decision, it's important for individuals to maintain... Read More
Hidden Consultants Within Your Organization
You've all heard the old joke about a consultant being... Read More
Rules for Running a Meeting
As an experienced manager, I can announce without a doubt... Read More
Sweet Parting Of Ways
Why settle for bad feelings when your employee leaves the... Read More
Invoice Factoring for Goverment Vendors
Assignment of Claims Act of 1986"....What does this mean for... Read More
How to Beat the Turf Mentality
Want to hear a fascinating story? Let's sit in at... Read More
Organizational Capital in Politics, War, Sports and Business
Intangible Corporate Assets such as Organizational Capital, Blue Sky and... Read More
Five Ways to Increase Profitability By Doing The Right Thing
1. Base your business in the Magic Triangle. Honesty, integrity,... Read More
Micromanagement and Delegation
Micro-Management and Delegation ... Read More
Managing Creativity
Creativity Starts Here!The ability of an organisation to create new... Read More
5 Creative Evolutionary Leadership Niche Strategies!
I have a short story to share with you about... Read More
Riding the Waves to Success
Last week I was confused and frustrated about a few... Read More
How Your Business Can Pick A Software Developer
Eventually, your business is going to need to have some... Read More
5 Surefire Ways to Bring Your Business Objectives Full Circle with Technology
All small to mid-sized company owners want to know where... Read More
Its a Training Issue!
There's a common phrase used by Organizational Development and Human... Read More
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