Management Consultants, Creativity, Innovation
Most firms have intelligent, capable, knowledgeable managers who are very good at day-to-day problem solving. So why do they need management consultants? There are occasions when consultants bring in specialist competencies, but if that is not the case then their value only really lies in their outside perspective - their... Read More
PR Still a Mystery to Some
Unfortunately, there are managers who define public relations by its applications. Which explains neither its underlying strengths nor what PR is all about.The casual observer is left with a confusion of tactical, application-oriented definitions of the public relations function: Is it publicity? Crisis management? Special events? Reputation management? Promotion? Or... Read More
Creativity and Innovation Management :- Thought Leadership
Leadership is only sustainable when leaders consistently come up with good ideas ? when they are dependable thought leaders. It follows then that leaders would be more effective if they knew how to manage creativity and innovation.Some of the tools for effective creativity management include:a) Develop the brief. Formulating a... 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
Terrible Meetings - Ten Ways to Spot Them!
Sometimes, better than giving advice about how to run things well, it can be useful to have a hit list to notice to help you identify when things are less than productive. Meetings can be hugely productive, especially if you keep a sharp eye out for these Ten things:-No AgendaWhen... Read More
Efficiency Around The Office
Nearly every office, be it commercial or home-based, may have areas of inefficiency that can be improved upon. We are not talking sales figures or profit margins or budgets, but inefficient waste and resource management. For instance, let us look at some common aspects and consider how consumption can be... Read More
The How-Tos of Firing Incompetent Employees
CATEGORIES OF OFFENSES: Most organizations have two categories of offenses in their policies. One category is for flagrant actions which are cause for immediate termination. Cited as examples of such offenses were theft of company property, gross negligence, and being intoxicated on the job. The second category comprises all other... Read More
Using Employee Opinions Effectively When Designing HR Programs
Using Employee Opinions Effectively When Designing HR ProgramsEmployee opinion is one of the most powerful resources available to human resource professionals. But what are the best methods for harnessing those opinions?Conversation - Welcoming feedback via informal conversation is the first step towards utilizing the viewpoints of employees.Focus Groups - Focus... Read More
How To Rebuild Trust
Here are some quick thoughts on ways to turn things around.Determine the real reasons why trust has diminished. Is it a problem in your industry? Something that happened in your company such as layoffs? Or is it personal ? they don't trust you? Don't rush out and create a new... Read More
Meeting Your Meeting Expectations
"To get something done a meeting should consist of no more than three people, two of whom are absent." ~Author unknownOne of the complaints I hear most often is about the number of meetings people attend during any given week. It isn't only the quantity, but the duration and ineffectiveness... Read More
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Great Hires: Avoid Costly Mistakes
Picking people for a job is like going... Read More
What Is Business Sense?
What is the principal thing you need to succeed in... Read More
Unlock the Hidden Creativity of Your Employees
To release creativity in employees, managers must get involved in... Read More
Instantly Uncover Your Corporate Culture
Best Definition of "Corporate Culture"If you ask 10 people to... Read More
Meaningful Diversity: Creating Cultures of Inclusion
In the fitness room the other day, I caught a... Read More
Selecting A Collection Agency
If you run a business, you are sure to have... Read More
How to Hold Effective Staff Meetings
Many people believe that they conduct effective meetings, when all... Read More
An Honest Look at Your Business
There is a difference between being comfortable and being in... Read More
Great Groups! - Getting a Group to Think Like a Genius
Great Groups! - Getting a Group to Think Like a... Read More
ISO 9001 Registration ? 8 Steps for Success
You've made the plans, built the quality system and conducted... Read More
Virtual Assistance: A Money Saving Opportunity For Employers
What is a Virtual Assistant? A Virtual Assistant is a... Read More
Why Businesses Need to Start Nurturing Collective Wisdom
COLLECTIVE WISDOM CAN BE AN effective tool for solving the... Read More
Delegate, Dont Abdicate
One of the key skills for the leaders of growing... Read More
Retaining An Expert -- What Every Business Owner Needs To Know
As an entrepreneur, hiring an expert can be one of... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Coworker and Caretaker
This article relates to the Coworkers competency, commonly evaluated in... Read More
Setting a Pitiful Example: Twenty-six Warnings to Heed *
TO: All Parents [and Employers and Managers]From: Your Child and/or... Read More
How Managers Can Turn Failures Into Successes
Although there are real, external reasons for managerial difficulty ?... Read More
Big Company Intelligence on a Small Company Budget
Information is the lifeblood of the economy. That's especially true... Read More
Must Project Managers Be Technically Savvy?
"Must Project Managers be technically savvy?" This topic always seems... Read More
Managing Yo-Yo Style
Does being managed by others smack more of "Survivor" than... Read More
The Three-Dimensional Communication System
Human communication is always three-dimensional. No spoken or written message... Read More
Leadership in Troubled Times
Leadership in Troubled Times The... Read More
Selecting a Business Broker or Intermediary to Help You Sell Your Business
As crazy as it seems, some people spend more time... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: The Responsibility for Job Security
This article relates to the Job Security competency, commonly evaluated... Read More
Three Professional Services Resolutions for 2005
With client expectations higher than ever before, and the gradual... Read More
Argue Your Way To Business Success
"Jack" (not his real name) is a vice president of... Read More
Maximizing Sales through the Ultimate Tracking Software
Every small to mid-sized business owner would love to know... Read More
Innovation Management ? smart people dont necessarily produce great ideas
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Seven Cs to Avoid Procedure Writing Errors
You do your best to make sure your organization is... Read More
Project Managment: Land the Plane Stop Doing and Start Succeeding
We all spend time on planning vacations. If it's not... Read More
Multiple Channels, Multiple Times
I've just been reading about the frustrations of a Human... Read More
Internal Prisons: The Thief of Productivity and Quality in our Workforce
As a professional speaker, one of my biggest challenges is... Read More
Five Habits of Highly Effective Conflict Resolvers
Steven Covey had the right idea. There are discreet skills... Read More
Forecasting Support Costs
Did you know that maintenance accounts for 50% to 80%... Read More
Why Your Company Needs An E-Mail Policy
Everyone at the office thought that using the company e-mail... Read More
The Truth About Performance Reviews
Now that it is January, many of you are putting... Read More
Important Communication Tips For Managers
The following tips will help you communicate more effectively with... Read More
Three Ways to Transmit Loud and Clear
The heart of a fool is in his mouth, but... Read More
6 Steps To Effective Management During Change
Take the pain out of gain and decrease the upheaval... Read More
How To Jump Start Your Profits and Keep Your Profits Rolling
There are so many ways to jump start your prifits... Read More
Empowering Others - Giving Them Some Control
It's been a pretty good weekend around the place -... 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
People Are Our Most Important Asset!
How many times have you heard or uttered this phrase... Read More
Identifying Candidates for Leadership
A critical task in the succession planning process of any... Read More
How To Delegate for Fun and Profit
Ah, the wretched pain of delegation. It comes easy to... Read More
Are You Ready to Sell Your Business
Make Sure You Understand Your Motivation for SellingAre you thinking... Read More
Structure Your Payment Offers to Sell More Products
The way you structure your payment offers can increase your... Read More
Delegation for Business Leaders - How Letting Go Works
A leader's role is to focus on those areas of... Read More
Employee Turnover: Seven Reasons Why People Quit Their Jobs
There are many reasons why good employees quit and go... Read More
How Your Business Can Pick A Software Developer
Eventually, your business is going to need to have some... Read More
5 Ideas To Leverage The 3 Stages Of Career Development In Your Organization
In most industrialized nations, the average age a student graduates... Read More
Technology & Communication
A study a couple of years ago found that 63%... Read More
The Seven Cs: Partnership Danger Signs - The 6th C: Changing Vision
A series of articles exploring the seven critical areas that... Read More
The Leaders Fallacy May Be Howard Deans Undoing
Howard Dean's tenure as chairman of the Democratic National Committee... Read More
Communication Mix-Up
My friend Delia is the owner of a small private... Read More
Lawyers With 2 Hands And Everything Else
I heard this back a few years ago. The boss... Read More
Internal Control - The Why and How
Many retailers do not have good internal controls in place... Read More
The Challenges of Human Resource Management
IntroductionThe role of the Human Resource Manager is evolving with... Read More
Take The Guesswork Out Of Problem Solving
In today's chaotic world and uncertain economic times too many... Read More
Character: Is It Necessary In Leadership? (Part One)
We know character when we see it, but what exactly... Read More
Creativity and Innovation Management ? Personality Testing
Whilst tests measuring the creative or innovative personality exist, there... Read More
Can Your Business Run Without You?
If you are a business owner or a business owner... Read More
The Do?s and Don?ts of Giving Feedback
Being able to give effective feedback is not just a... Read More
Keeping and Motivating the Best Employees
Keeping and Motivating the Best Employees ... Read More
Why I always Keep my Promises
Integrity is very important to me, and I try hard... Read More
The ?Better Product? fallacy
Another fallacy ingrained in the minds of most marketing managers... Read More
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