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
Building Shareholder Value Through Your People
Increasing shareholder value is the most important driver for organisations in the modern business world. Shareholder value is built through growing profit and building confidence in the organisation, which moves share prices upwards. Shareholders like this!And the employees of an organisation have a crucial part to play in both elements... Read More
Can What Someone Does Off-hours Affect Your Business?
Q: How much do I have to worry about what people who are part of my far-flung "virtual" corporation do when they're not working directly for me? I can't share too many details because the situation is touchy, as you might expect, but basically I have someone working for me... Read More
Employee Motivation: Make Everyone A Cheerleader For Your Company
Do you manage by walking around? What do you see? People excited about their job or people just going through the motions? Here are seven ways, that do not cost much if anything, to turn the "it's just a job" employee into one that is powered up and willing to... Read More
Reducing the High Cost of Absenteeism
Employers pay a high price for absenteeism, often more than they may realize, in terms of both financial and production losses and employee morale. Managers may view the tasks of finding a substitute employee as a short-term inconvenience; however, absenteeism frequently has more serious long-term effects. Employers can, nevertheless, ensure... Read More
How To Decrease Profits Without Really Trying
Hurting your sales efforts can be accomplished easily with the proper guidance. The following effective yet simple ideas are designed to generate results when implemented into your sales strategy.? Don't listen to what your clients are saying.You are the expert and prospects should be happy that you have been able... Read More
Three Foundation Stones for Building Organizational Integrity
When the stock market crashed in 1929, there were a lot of people who lost everything they had. You would think that the result of that event would be complete and utter despair. And, in fact, there were those who reacted that way. There were numerous cases of people who... Read More
Appraisal Interviews: What To Say & How To Say It
STEPS TOWARDS A GOOD APPRAISAL INTERVIEW:Don't say: "You just don't seem to care about doing a good job." "You seem to be more interested in scoring points against Charlie than in working with him." "You're too defensive." Do: Stick to behavior. say, "Here's what I saw," or, "Here's what I... Read More
Performance Reviews That Actually Improve Performance
Employee performance reviews are one of the most dreaded tasks by most managers. It is hard to win here ? you can never say enough good things, and one word of criticism is generally the only thing they will remember.Taking the easy way out and just documenting the positive will... Read More
The High, High Price of Distrust
A paper manufacturer with over 300 employees once announced that it was planning to move to more spacious and attractive premises thirty miles down the road. When staff members heard the news, they were very apprehensive. Would transport be provided, so that they would be able to commute easily to... Read More
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Technology & Communication
A study a couple of years ago found that 63%... Read More
Book Summary: Mind Your Own Business
A maverick is an independent person who will not go... Read More
The Thick Line Between Buddy and Boss
Q: One of my key employees is giving me trouble.... Read More
How Businesses Can Stop Wallowing in Bad Debt and Prevent It in the Future
"Become the Squeaky Wheel", a new book just published, explains... Read More
Boost Your Leadership Skills Simply By Answering The Question, What Does Our Organization Really...
The difference between leaders is ears. Good leaders not only... Read More
Does My Bum Look Big in This?
If a good manager asks his workforce for their opinion... Read More
The Golden Key to Meeting Success
We all attend many meetings. I'm sure you have been... Read More
Learning To Let Go
If you have the entrepreneurial spirit (which clearly you have!),... Read More
PR Still a Mystery to Some
Unfortunately, there are managers who define public relations by its... Read More
6 Steps to Effective Communication
Effective leaders are known for being excellent communicators. Here's what... Read More
New UK Laws on Staff Dispute Resolution and Disciplinary Procedures
October 2004 saw the introduction of the Employment Act 2002,... Read More
The Power of Positive Communication
Communication is the key to your success at work, at... Read More
Employee Orientation: Get New Hires Off To a Great Start
The good news is that a new hire orientation program... Read More
Managing Change in the Workplace
Change is exhilarating. Change is terrifying. Change is badly needed... Read More
Effective Meetings by Phone - Part 1, How to Plan a Teleconference
Teleconferences can be a boon or a bust. On the... Read More
Preparing a Budget
Ok, you say, I know I need a budget, but... Read More
Dont Get Caught With Your PR Down
Why risk the embarassment when with a little basic PR... Read More
The Crisis of Modernity
Since the beginning of the industrial era our world has... Read More
You?re Hired, Now Go Home: Managing Workers at a Distance
Telecommuting or virtual work opens up a wider net of... Read More
Developing Your Management Style
One thing a lot of us don't do in sales... Read More
The Inferno of the Finance Director
Sometimes, I harbour a suspicion that Dante was a Financial... Read More
How To Get 10% More Work Out Of Your Employees
It is getting harder to run a business for a... Read More
MANAGING CRISIS; when you?re too good at it
When you are acclaimed for excellence during times of crisis... Read More
Creativity and Innovation Management ? Money Doesnt Do It
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Ten Problem Solving Techniques
Do you ever need to find some good ideas, or... Read More
Minimising Conflict With Effective Communication
Did you know there are 5 types of... Read More
People Skills: Eight Essential People Skills
Being able to communicate effectively with others requires people skills,... Read More
How to do SWOT Analysis for your Business
SWOT analysis is needed for all business to understand how... Read More
Sarbanes Oxley 404 Compliance - How Nov. 15, 2004 Deadline Affects You
Fast Relief for Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 ComplianceSection 404 of... Read More
Human Resource Employee Risk Profile - Management Risks Explained
Human Resource Employee Risk ProfileIs your business at risk? Do... Read More
6 Steps To Effective Management During Change
Take the pain out of gain and decrease the upheaval... Read More
5 Creative Evolutionary Leadership Niche Strategies!
I have a short story to share with you about... Read More
Before You Head Off, Make Sure You Know Where You Are Going - The Importance of Clear Objectives.
The title of this article sounds like simple advice, but... Read More
Getting Software Developed for Your Business
At some point, your business is going to need to... Read More
Change or Die! To Change Your Organization, Hire a Business Coach
It is a common business axiom ? change or die.... Read More
Write Winning Proposals For Venture Capitalists
You need to secure money for your project. You visit... Read More
To Meet or Not to Meet - What are the Questions?
Meetings can be a total waste of time or a... Read More
Christmas and Business Gifts for Your Clients and Employees!
Tis' the season for business and corporate gift-giving! If you... Read More
Employers - Protect Yourself from Custody Battles that Hold Your Company Hostage
Child custody? How'd that get to be an employer's concern?When... Read More
Another Use for Meetings
Every meeting is a laboratory where you can observe and... Read More
1000 Managers Turned Their Plans Into Energy!
I bet you can't tell me how leadership training and... Read More
Competion or Cooperation?
It has been said, there is no better way to... Read More
Hows Your Company RQ (Reputation Quotient)?
In light of recent corporate scandals, from Enron and Global... Read More
Organize your Office- Seven Solutions
1. Create a filing system with broad categories such as... Read More
Counseling Interviews for the Marginal Employee
ACTIVE LISTENING: The most frequent cause of failure in therapeutic... Read More
Meetings and Road Trips
Managing a meeting is like setting off on a long... Read More
Sending Documents Through Email? Dont Get Burned by Metadata!
During a recent seminar I gave located in the suburbs... Read More
The Devil We Know
"I'm in an abusive relationship," sighed Andrew. "My bookkeeper annoys... Read More
Group Meeting Disrupters
MEETING DISRUPTERS: If two participants are carrying on a personal... Read More
Oasis in a Cash Flow Desert - Four Resources That Increase Small Business Capital Streams
For small business owners, an enthusiastic vision for smooth, steady... Read More
Have You Always Thought That The Best Ideas Come From Research Or Management? Think Again
Many entrepreneurs and chief executive officers are unaware that there... Read More
Think it Over
You can't solve a problem with the... Read More
Identifying Potential in Ourselves and Others
If there is someone nearby as you read this look... Read More
Recycling, Reverse Logistics and?..Candy
The candy box is a container for all your favourite... Read More
New Job, New Culture: Do You Fit In?
It seemed like a good decision at the time. A... Read More
Managing Yo-Yo Style
Does being managed by others smack more of "Survivor" than... Read More
Listening Strategically
Usually, we're most interested in communicating outwardly; getting our messages... Read More
Using an Appraisal to Benefit Your Organization
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS BENEFIT THE ORGANIZATION:Appraisals help spot employees with potential... Read More
Plan for Business Success - 6 Reasons to Succession Plan
Succession Planning provides many valuable assets to your business. Yet... Read More
Manage or Lead ? Why the Difference Matters and What to Do About That Difference
Many books have been written about managing people, and an... Read More
Directed Introspection
One of the greatest obstacles to progress can often be... 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
10 Critical Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Consultant
Talk to as many consultants as you can before hiring... Read More
Transform Any Business into a Go-Getting Power House by Working SMART
Probably as well known as SWOT, SMART turns goals, objectives... Read More
Learn to Assert Yourself
Pinpoint your own blocks to assertiveness: fear of disapproval, need... Read More
Management Procedures Usability ? How to Improve
Are your people consistently following your procedures? Each year, organizations... Read More
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