How to Approach Group Decision Making
GROUP DECISION MAKING -- IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM: Tell specifically what the problem is and how you experience it. Cite specific examples. --"Own" the problem as yours and solicit the help of others in solving it rather than implying that it's someone else's problem that they ought to solve. Keep in... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Creating a Culture of Empowerment
This article relates to the Culture & Climate competency, commonly evaluated in employee satisfaction surveys. AlphaMeasure defines climate as the effect an organization has on the employees, while culture refers more to the acceptable behaviors, attitudes, and habits of the organization as a whole. Some relevant topics include employee values,... Read More
Profits and Business Success - 5 Profit Traps to Watch Out For
The old saying 'You have to spend money to make money' can be a dangerous one. Every business has it's costs, but not every business owner takes the time to distinguish between what is an essential expense, and what is a 'nice to have' expense.And on top of needless expenses,... Read More
How to Coach Your Employees - 5 Simple Steps Anyone Can Do!
Want to get more from your people, but you don't know how? Are you up for a small challenge and prepared to do things a little differently? If so, we have five changes to your style that you will find easy to incorporate into the way you work and your... Read More
Business Fails When We Do Not Talk
You may remember being told as a child, "Keep quiet!" "Children should be seen, not heard," and "You talk too much." You were a "good" kid if you kept quiet. However, being quiet when you are little causes big problems later in life.As an adult, you may have been punished... Read More
Creativity and Innovation Management ? Idea Progression
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
Get More Impact From Your Annual Conference
How can you get more attention for your conference and your association? Use some of these Power Marketing? tips and ideas. It won't cost much. It just takes a creative approach. The payoff can be huge. First, see everything as a marketing opportunity. Second, enlighten all staff and every member... Read More
Productivity Through Positive Reinforcement
Most people just want to be appreciated. If you're a manager, that's something to seriously think about as you set the tone for maximum productivity.Ever work for someone who preferred a 'bullying and intimidation' managerial style? This type of bullying doesn't involve spitballs and shiners in the schoolyard, but it... Read More
Out of Control?
There are papers on the floor, across the desk and resting on the keyboard. Piles of files are all around. Magazines, newspapers?you name it. Just about anything can be found in this office. You've seen it in your own organization. You know what I am talking about.Several years ago an... Read More
Problem-Solving Success Tip: Measure the Right Things.
Measure the right things. It's not enough just to measure-you have to measure the right things.A common measurement trap is to measure something because it's "interesting." If knowing a measurement won't change anything (e.g., help you make a decision, verify an assumption or prove the problem is solved), then don't... Read More
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What Every Manager Should Know About How to Reduce the High Cost of Employee Absenteeism
Employers pay a high price for absenteeism, often more than... Read More
Test Your Hiring IQ
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Ten Steps to Take the Work out of Work ? Replicate Yourself!
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Effective Meetings: Why Most Meetings are a Waste of Time
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The Idol-Makers
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Argue Your Way To Business Success
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Instantly Uncover Your Corporate Culture
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The Power in Praising People
One of the keys to success is to have successful... Read More
Innovation Management: Radical Innovation
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Demise of the Lone Ranger Manager: A Lesson in Management Communication Style
When executives see themselves as solely responsible for the overall... Read More
Rules for Running a Meeting
As an experienced manager, I can announce without a doubt... Read More
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The annual performance review.Stating this phrase guarantees some reaction for... Read More
Listening Strategically
Usually, we're most interested in communicating outwardly; getting our messages... Read More
How To Use W Edwards Deming
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What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate
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Innovation Management ? forced into it!
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The Business Shaman: Exploring the Mystery of Success!
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Creating Your Own Business Upturn - Powering Business Development
We all see it . . . business markets are... Read More
Innovation Management ? some ideas are better than others
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Book Summary: Mind Your Own Business
A maverick is an independent person who will not go... Read More
Understanding Every Aspect of Your Organization
GET TO KNOW YOUR ORGANIZATION: If you don't understand an... Read More
Relationship Building - 5 Tips and 5 Questions
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Business Innovation ? Organizational Culture
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Performance Management - Getting The Most Out of Your Employees
Managing for Best PerformanceIn it's simplest form, performance management is... Read More
The Leadership Alignment Model
Some time ago we had the privilege of working with... Read More
Forget The Sandwich Technique
Do you remember being told to use the "sandwich" technique... Read More
Balancing Power in Outsource Contract Agreements
The practice of outsourcing business processes has long been subject... Read More
Knowing versus Doing - Execution In The Workplace
Have you ever worked with someone who always seemed to... Read More
Innovation Management: The Hype Cycle
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Want to Manage Your Time? Get Real!
You know the drill - the ridiculous deadlines, the relentless... Read More
Your Biggest Problem in Business? Work Ethic
US Work Ethic Issues and Lack of serviceWell many... Read More
Teamwork Training: Learning to Build a Successful Team
Teamwork is a process that can be experienced outdoors and... Read More
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Shrinkage Control
What has been your store's shrinkage experience for the last... Read More
Intercultural Management
The role of a manager is evolving in response to... Read More
5 Ways of Increasing Business Profits
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Whatever it Takes!
I have a sign on my office door. It pretty... Read More
Quick Tips On Bringing Out The Best In People
Want to bring out the best in people?Edward W. Smith,... Read More
6 Steps To Effective Management During Change
Take the pain out of gain and decrease the upheaval... Read More
Be a Change Agent ( Part 1)
Aligning business organizations to be successful in the present and... Read More
Problem-Solving Success Tip: Test Your Assumptions About Everything
Test your assumptions about everything.Assumptions have a way of creeping... Read More
Corporate Governance for Business Owners
It is clear that good Corporate Governance is in the... Read More
Does Your Management Style Remind People Of Something They Read In Dilbert?
With thanks to Jeff Foxworthy, the comedian who does the... Read More
Four Corners of a Triangle: Why Organizations Succeed or Fail
When we want to hire people for a corporation or... Read More
5 Tips For Creating Great Jobs
1) Create A Powerful "Mission Statement"-When your business mission is... Read More
Managing People - No One Shows You What To Do
Imagine the following scenario - you pay a visit to... Read More
Finding Common Ground Through Consensus Decision-Making
It's clear to me that a workplace is a better... Read More
Argue Your Way To Business Success
"Jack" (not his real name) is a vice president of... Read More
CEOs Role in Family Business
I first met Roland (not his real name) in 1972.... Read More
Train Me -- But Follow Through
My mechanic has me trained. When I take my car... Read More
Finding the Right Way to Motivate Your Employees
Fear, Incentives and GrowthZig Ziglar says that there are three... Read More
Keeping Team Meetings Vibrant
Meetings can be the life-blood of an organisation or the... Read More
Five Ways to Increase Profitability By Doing The Right Thing
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Get Over Yourself
Let me tell you a secret.Things don't always go the... Read More
Muggers in Our Midst - When Rumour and Gossip Pay You a Visit
'I heard it on the grapevine' the old song goes.... Read More
Effective Ways to Give Performance Feedback
Consequences of Not Giving Effective FeedbackLet's take a look at... Read More
ISO 9001 Okay Now You Have It How Do You Market It?
Marketing ISO 9001 2000.Lately we've been seeing a lot of... Read More
How to Hold Effective Staff Meetings
Many people believe that they conduct effective meetings, when all... Read More
Smart Choices: How to Hire the Best
Your organization's continued growth and success depend on making smart... Read More
How to get an Audiences Attention
A trainer dryly discussing how to motivate people in an... Read More
How to Help Your Company Become a World Class Company
Most people think real change in an organization occurs as... Read More
Top Ten Tips for Outstanding Customer Service
Remember the 80:20 rule? You may not get everything perfectly... Read More
Reprimanding Marginal Employees
THE MARGINAL PERFORMER: Every manager must, from time to time,... 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
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