Never Wrestle with a PIG
The business books at the library and book stores fill many shelves. Some authors tend to run a little long at the keyboard. There is one voice that stands out from the crowd, Mark McCormack.Mark McCormack is the founder of the International Management Group (IMG) and was the guy who... Read More
Why People Resist Us
There's a one-word reason most ideas never see the light of day: Resistance.Resistance is often behind the glassy-eyed stares you get following a presentation, the sarcastic put-downs you have to put up with when you describe your vision for a new product or service, and other people's abrupt departure from... Read More
Humor in Business
With the advancement of computer simulators, anybody can repeat all the business routines before he goes to the field, and have the opportunity of relaxing from the tedious work with numbers. The businessman can concentrate more on the human factors: The Customer Service, the relationships among fellow workers, and self... Read More
Deciding What to Delegate
DECIDING WHAT TO DELEGATE: Once the benefits of delegation are established and obstacles removed, the next step in the delegation process is to decide what work can and should be delegated. In general, work to be delegated should adhere to the following guidelines: - It can be handled adequately down... Read More
Is A Bad Attitude Permanent
Today there is great weight put on a person's attitude. It is as if this is something for which they are individually responsible and should be held to account for.The inference seems to be that no matter what you do the way that you approach it is your responsibility.For example,... Read More
Faith is the LIFE-blood of Your ACTIONS before the Benefit -
Nothing has changed. Your ancestors lived by faith. Some planted crops and waited for the harvest. Others worked for the "boss" and by faith expected pay for their labor.Every venture, business or otherwise, is an act of faith. You ride in an airplane believing that you will reach your destination... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: A New Managers Tale
This article relates to the Manager/Supervisor competency, commonly evaluated in employee satisfaction surveys. This competency evaluates an employee's feelings regarding their direct manager or supervisor. The manager/supervisor competency covers topics like clarity of goals, manager support, coaching and feedback, and regular reviews of performance. The old adage that "people leave... Read More
Indecent Proposal in the Workplace ? An Overview of Workplace Harassment & Employer Liability
An allegation of harassment in the workplace is a growing phenomenon facing companies across the U.S. The following is an article derived from a 2003 seminar I attended at the National Business Aviation Association {NBAA} Convention in Orlando, FL. The full name of the seminar was ? Indecent Proposal in... Read More
Setting Direction Within an Organization
FINDING DIRECTION: An organization can't succeed without direction. Direction means having clear goals and guidelines; set goals and guidelines for staff to follow. When staff direction is needed, you must provide effective procedures for everyone to follow. Have guidelines and goals firmly set to keep the gray areas to the... Read More
Develop Your People and Make More Money
What is the no. 1 asset in your business beside yourself? It's your people.Then why is it they often fall to the bottom of the list when it comes to doing anything to help them improve their performance and look after them?If you want your business to run more effectively... Read More
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Talent Recruitment Challenges of High Technology Companies
As a result of the dot com meltdown and the... Read More
Dealing with Difficult People
You know, this would be a great business if it... Read More
Proven Secrets to Keeping Your People and Increasing Your Profits
Why are people changing jobs so quickly these days?Here are... Read More
Loyalty, Motivation And Work-Life Balance
Managers who aren't loyal to their people can't expect loyalty... Read More
Too Much Time Treating Symptoms
A man drives down the highway each day on his... Read More
4 Tips on How to Avoid Communication Lines Breakdown
For example, in a small, two-person company, there is often... Read More
Lets Make Training More Interesting!
Many HR managers believe that by sending their workers to... Read More
Time Management and Team Development - The Yes and No of It
Sometimes.In fact making some small changes to the circumstances when... Read More
Employee Turnover: Is It Eating Up Your Profits?
Keeping the cost of doing business down, yet providing a... Read More
Managers? Biggest Blunders
Nobody's perfect, including the boss. Managers, we polled recently, acknowledged... Read More
Sharing the Reins: 10 Reasons To Sell Your Company To Your Employees
In 1987 I sold my business, South Mountain Company, to... Read More
Avoid Outsourcing Pitfalls in the Injection Molds and Stamping Dies Markets
When looking to outsource overseas for Plastic Injection Molds or... Read More
Where Else in Your Business Do You Accept a 60% Failure Rate?
I recently surveyed CEOs and Business Leaders of large companies... Read More
Creative People, Innovative People
The title implies that some people are and others not.This... Read More
Coaching Can Get The Boss In Shape
Who tells the boss that they can improve their management... Read More
Business Innovation ? Ignoring Content
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Workplace Security Plan: Does Your Company Have One?
Consultant's Perspective...The threat of violence whether it emanates from a... Read More
7 Tips for Growing Your Business You Do Not Want to Ignore: Business Strategies To Easily Implement
Growing companies must always be ready for the next challenge.... Read More
Building Trust in Your Business Relationships - 10 Steps
There are some simple things you can do with your... Read More
Key Control ? Who Has the Keys to Your Kingdom?
Key control, or more accurately the lack of key control... Read More
Do the People in Your Organisation Dress For Success?
What really amazes me, with all the personal and professional... Read More
Qualities of a Great Manager
In the call center environment we are often only as... Read More
Introducing the 15 Frameworks of Successful Self-Employed Professionals
A framework is a way of thinking, a point-of-view, a... Read More
Passion for Profits
Business owners and managers are busier than ever. As their... Read More
How to Hire the Right People
One of the biggest challenges any business owner or manager... Read More
Importance of Just-In-Time Inventory System
In today's competitive world shorter product life cycles, customers rapid... Read More
Protect Your Organizations Proprietary Information
The other day one of our overseas clients called in... Read More
Prioritise Your Day - Keep Focus - Win!
Whether you run your own business or manage a team,... Read More
Innovation Management ? Producing Great Products, Motivation
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Partnering for Performance
"The difference between a boss and a leader: a boss... Read More
5 Creative Evolutionary Leadership Niche Strategies!
I have a short story to share with you about... 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
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Creating a Culture of Empowerment
This article relates to the Culture & Climate competency, commonly... Read More
Efficiency Around The Office
Nearly every office, be it commercial or home-based, may have... Read More
The Significance of the Mundane
This article begins with a tip of the hat to... Read More
How to Save Money on Training
1) Use a live instructor. Adults learn best by doing,... Read More
Innovation Management ? Eliciting Dominant Ideas
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
The Power of Positive Communication
Communication is the key to your success at work, at... Read More
A Fast and Simple Way to Update Your Business
You open your computer, the flashing button says, "We have... Read More
Middle-Aged Managers, the Forgotten Digital Divide
The digital divide is defined by the role computers play... Read More
Sweet Parting Of Ways
Why settle for bad feelings when your employee leaves the... Read More
Meetings and Road Trips
Managing a meeting is like setting off on a long... Read More
Communication in Business
Effective communication in business is not about creating the perfect... Read More
Organizational Techniques - Tickler and Chron File
One of the biggest problems we encounter in our consulting... Read More
A Sense of Humor in the Workplace ... Is it Me? Or, was that not funny?
When I was first initiated into Corporate America, I had... Read More
Riding the Waves to Success
Last week I was confused and frustrated about a few... Read More
9 Strategies for Writing Accounts Payable Procedures
The Cash to Cash Cycle Part Four of SeriesNext: Complete... Read More
A Checklist for Organized Executives
I could begin this article by providing a checklist of... Read More
Workplace Violence - People are Dying Going to Work
Workplace violence has become a tragic reality today. From minor... Read More
Problem-Solving Success Tip: Test Your Assumptions About Everything
Test your assumptions about everything.Assumptions have a way of creeping... Read More
Get More Impact From Your Annual Conference
How can you get more attention for your conference and... Read More
Leaning Toward Change
Seduced by the publicity surrounding the impact of Lean on... Read More
Forget The Sandwich Technique
Do you remember being told to use the "sandwich" technique... Read More
Its Not Always What You Say
A major source of communication breakdowns is incongruence between the... Read More
Be a Leader - The Importance of Going Home Early!
How you run your business is, of course your business.... Read More
Are You Managing to Lead?
For many people, the terms "manager" and "leader" are synonymous.... Read More
Growing Profits is Easy!
Everyone involved in running a business from the smallest start-up... Read More
Time for Change - Clearing the First Hurdle
"Here is Edward Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump... Read More
Identifying Candidates for Leadership
A critical task in the succession planning process of any... Read More
No Time to Focus on the Big Picture? Try Focus Management
E-mail, voicemail, "got a minute?" interruptions, multiple projects... Read More
Gift Giving for Business a Major Headache
Corporate gifting is a big headache for most business owners;... Read More
Dont Get Side-Tracked By The Nay-Sayers
You, the Entrepreneur, are 'normally' a type-A individual. One who... Read More
Being a Great Boss
Are you one of those bosses that people just love... Read More
Building A Stellar Business One Employee At A Time
Top businesses that continually lead their industry clearly understand a... Read More
Miracle Max On Market Breakthroughs
Successful enterprise building requires seven elements. These are:1. People, who... Read More
Human Resource Communication Pays Off
Human Resource Communications and Corporate Communications ? are they one... Read More
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