Corporate Governance for Business Owners
It is clear that good Corporate Governance is in the best interests of shareholders of public companies, but how can it benefit shareholders of private companies and other business owners?Will a good system of corporate governance increase the bottom line?One of the elements of a good system of corporate governance... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: The Best Incentives are Free
This article relates to the Recognition competency, commonly evaluated in employee satisfaction surveys. It tells the story of how the performance of one team was affected when the powerful motivator of daily praise and recognition disappeared. This competency also explores what type of behavior is appreciated and rewarded within your... Read More
A Checklist for Organized Executives
I could begin this article by providing a checklist of organizing techniques for you to incorporate into your daily work routine. The goal would be to become and remain organized, improve your time management and reduce your stress while increasing your productivity. This checklist could include items such as managing... Read More
Innovation Management ? Diversity Can Make All The Difference
Companies are welcoming a diverse range of employees (The Sunday Times, April 10 2005). Doh!It is incredible that this concept is getting coverage in 2005. I mean, how many new ideas, novel ideas and divergent thinking is going to come from an all male, white board!Employees tell us that when... Read More
Innovation Management ? some ideas are better than others
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 to... Read More
Better Manager Skills - How to Learn
When you first take over a department, expectations are usually high but operations are sometimes in disarray. The staff is disorganized, goals aren't being met, and hours are spent on unproductive tasks. Just when you think the company would never get on track, the CFO recommends that you learn more... Read More
Keep The Faith - Transform The Fear
FEAR! To what extent does fear rule your life? How is fear controlling or motivating you? Bring up the topic and watch people react. Our lives incorporate so many beliefs about fear- reinforced by what we tell ourselves and what we hear from others. Is it any wonder that finding... Read More
Outsourcing NOT Just for Big Business
Outsourcing has become a controversial issue and a hot topic among presidential candidates this year. But have you stopped to think how your business can benefit from the efficiency, functionality and cost savings of outsourcing? If you have, you might find that, like many others, you are already outsourcing-and enjoying... Read More
Lets Flourish and Prosper!
Some say that in business as in sex: if it is good, it's great and if it is bad it's still pretty good. This does not happen to be true. If business is bad, it can get very bad. There are personnel problems, production expenses, overhead, laws, taxes, fines. Faulty... Read More
Leadership Styles - the Ten Top Qualities the Best Leaders Show
Top leaders...Are Visionary Top leaders have a very clear understanding of where the organisation is going and a clear strategy for getting there.Communicate Really Well Great leaders ensure that their message gets across to all in the organisation - clearly.Are 'People' people Having a love for people helps these top... Read More
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Managing Dickheads
"We are so different and individualistic that we can't work... Read More
Building A Stellar Business One Employee At A Time
Top businesses that continually lead their industry clearly understand a... Read More
Lead to Succeed: The Seven Essential Steps to Work Leader Success
In my book "You're In Charge?What Now?" I use a... Read More
How to Manage Your Most Valuable Assets - People?
People management and leadership has become a major topic of... Read More
Online Business Peace of Mind
Is your online business disaster-proof? Online businesses face a unique... Read More
Innovation Management ? Flexibility
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Are Your Meetings Smart?
Soon after I finished a brief seminar on how to... Read More
Project Management - I Want It ALL
The knee-jerk response to prioritizing requirements is to mark everything... Read More
Group Meeting Disrupters
MEETING DISRUPTERS: If two participants are carrying on a personal... Read More
Group Decision Making : Are the Decisions Really Made by the Group?
GROUP DECISION-MAKING: Many managers feel they are well-versed in areas... Read More
How To Hire Superstars
Can a person's behavior and values really determine if they... Read More
Help Your Employees Prepare for a Performance Appraisal
PREPARING EMPLOYEES FOR THE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL INTERVIEWS: Remind employees to... Read More
Innovation Management ? The Need For Knowledge Managers
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Management Team Section of Business Plans
Writing an award winning business plan is a great skill,... Read More
Innovation Management ? Good Leadership
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Motor Vehicle Policy and Your Employee Risks
It is becoming more common for employers to require employees... Read More
What 80% of Businesses Don?t Know: Tips for Improving Your Working Capital Management
What is the number one way to prevent failure in... Read More
Effective Email Communication
Email, when used properly, can generate additional direct sales and... Read More
Innovation Management ? does the idea fit with the firm?
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Make the Most of Your Time - Focus on Strengths
Once working and focused in tune with what they do... Read More
Project Management - The Traveling Product Manager
Various studies ? and common sense ? indicate that involving... Read More
Medical Collection. How Organized is Your Office?
At one time or another, all of us have experienced... Read More
Supplier Sees 53% Reduction in Out-of-Spec Orders Case Study
The goal of perfection is a challenge. It is often... Read More
Todays Employees and Their New Needs: What You Need to Know
Today's employees are not only interested in security or in... Read More
Lone Rangers Suffer without Tonto
A lone ranger is someone who prefers working in solitude... Read More
Negative Self-talk is Too Expensive
I'm always fascinated by the people who lift huge weights,... Read More
Performance Management Made Easy
Performance Management is a process that both employer and employee... Read More
Necessary Tasks You May Want to Delegate
As a business owner, time is of the essence. Running... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Senior Management and Directional Change
This article relates to the Senior/Top Level management of an... Read More
Why Your Company Needs An E-Mail Policy
Everyone at the office thought that using the company e-mail... Read More
Operating on Perpetual Overload?
Check Out Your E-HabitsAnother week has ended. And, despite moving... Read More
Business is About Making Money
Ask most people why they are in business and they... Read More
10 Steps Towards A Stress-Free Introduction Into Management
Becoming a manager for the first time can be an... Read More
10 Ways To Work Through A Business Slowdown
In running any kind of business, it's inevitable that sometimes... Read More
Creativity Management ? Quality from Quantity
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Success in Business Means Managing Negative Emotions
You may have the MBA but if an internal critic... Read More
Management - Mary Poppins Style!
Mary Poppins describes a style of management which has for... Read More
Five Principles of Effective Communication
The problem with communication is the illusion that it has... Read More
Effective Email Communication
Email, when used properly, can generate additional direct sales and... Read More
CEOs Role in Family Business
I first met Roland (not his real name) in 1972.... Read More
Business is About Making Money
Ask most people why they are in business and they... Read More
Leadership Skill: How to Handle Difficult Conversations
A good leader has the ability to empower others. It... Read More
Protect Your Computer System with a Comprehensive Security Policy
The most difficult part of creating a Security Policy for... Read More
Learn How To Get The Most From Your Team
Being a leader isn't easy. Every one looks to you... Read More
Employees Commit Corporate Fraud
Imagine the following scenario; Ten years ago you decided to... Read More
Innovation Management ? the Root of the Problem
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Managers Who Spend PR $$ Wisely
If you are a department, division or subsidiary manager, your... Read More
Invite Self-Managed Staff
"Treat people as if they were what they ought to... Read More
Understanding Every Aspect of Your Organization
GET TO KNOW YOUR ORGANIZATION: If you don't understand an... Read More
Business Fails When We Do Not Talk
You may remember being told as a child, "Keep quiet!"... Read More
Why Outsourcing Could Be The Best Thing You Do For Your Business
While it's probably not true to say that the traditional... Read More
Think Before You Talk
What you say to other people can make or break... Read More
Get Over Yourself
Let me tell you a secret.Things don't always go the... Read More
How to use NLP for Business?
What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming?Neuro-Linguistic programme is nothing but the study... Read More
Innovation Management ? Flexibility
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
The Walmart Cult
The CultBecoming a part of the Cult, consists of being... Read More
An Honest Look at Your Business
There is a difference between being comfortable and being in... Read More
Innovation Management ? the power of decision makers
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
What is Knowledge Management Anyway?
When you think of all the things companies have, you... Read More
Key Control ? Who Has the Keys to Your Kingdom?
Key control, or more accurately the lack of key control... Read More
Lone Rangers Suffer without Tonto
A lone ranger is someone who prefers working in solitude... Read More
A Leadership Lesson: Two Guys With Guns
PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished in newsletters... Read More
Dont Wait for Tax Time to Look at the Bottom Line
A curious thing happens to entrepreneurs in the spring of... Read More
Creating Your Own Business Upturn - Powering Business Development
We all see it . . . business markets are... Read More
How to Delegate Effectively
ACCOUNTABILITY: Delegation is not complete unless subordinates are held accountable... Read More
Top Ten Tips for Outstanding Customer Service
Remember the 80:20 rule? You may not get everything perfectly... Read More
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