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Is my Business too small for Project Management? - by Cheryl McNeil
Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Cheryl McNeil
You may be thinking that your business is just too small for BIG Project Management techniques, but that is simply not the case. Don’t let all of the fancy terms like Network diagram, Gantt chart, and Work Breakdown Structure scare you. And don’t worry if you don’t know how to use Microsoft ...
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Business and Value Creation - Tips For a Successful Competitive Advantage - by Henry Alzamora
Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Henry Alzamora
Creating value together for Shareholders and stakeholders is becoming a mandatory must-do thing nowadays, by shareholders we just do not mean CEOs or the Board of Directors of an organization, it has to do also with the employees and customers. These two stake and shareholders value creation ...
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EMPOWER YOURSELF AND YOUR STAFF - by Dirk Zeller
Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Dirk Zeller
If you are looking to regain some free time with your family and increase your business, you need to get quality help. Cultivating a quality assistant or team of assistants is crucial to long-term balance and growth in real estate. There will always be a limit to the amount of business you can do ...
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***The Marriage of Diamond Consciousness and the Internet - by Jacqueline Joy, The Official Guide to Inner Peace
Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jacqueline Joy
SEEKING SPIRITUAL FULFILLMENT ONLINE The marriage of Spiritual Consciousness and the Internet's world-wide web technology was consummated in a very public ceremony on a Monday night in March 2008, when more than 500,000 people gathered around their computers and simultaneously logged on to a ...
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How to Build a High Performing Team - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
Building a high performing Team is a key part of the role of a Manager. ‘High performing’ comes from two distinct elements, high performing individual Team members, and a Team that is moving towards the stage of High Performance. An effective Manager is working one to one to improve ...
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Top 11 Ground Rules for Conducting a Strategic Planning Session - by Sharon L. Mikrut, MSW, CTACC
Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon Mikrut
Conducting a good strategic planning session is critical to the success of a solid strategic plan; one that includes specific and measurable goals and objectives, providing a clear direction for the organization. To ensure that the actual planning retreat is as productive as it can be, ground ...
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Preparing for the Strategic Planning Retreat – A Checklist - by Sharon L. Mikrut, MSW, CTACC
Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon Mikrut
Every nonprofit organization should conduct strategic planning on a regular basis, as strategic plans outline what action steps the organization will take in the future to sustain and grow their operation, while adhering to their mission. Many organizations focus attention on conducting the ...
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INTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS-Overview from a Successful Serial Intrapreneur or Corporate Entrepreneur - by Dr. Howard Edw. Haller, Professional Keynote Speaker & Corporate Trainer
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Dr. Howard Edward Haller
This is the introduction to the concept of Intrapreneurship, sometimes referred to as Corporate Entrepreneurship, which is based on the idea of using entrepreneurial techniques in a corporation to create a new product, service or division to help the corporation grow, or in some cases survive and ...
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Happiness and Work - by Craig Nathanson
Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Craig Nathanson
What is happiness? In many ways happiness is very subjective and judged differently by each person. My observation is that people are most happy when they feel in control of their life. Much of one’s life occurs at work thus happiness at work is an important factor to consider. Many factors ...
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Talent Intelligence – Apples and Oranges - by Chuck A. Reynolds
Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Chuck Reynolds
The last year has been like a tsunami for the global economy. Who would have thought ten years ago that GM would be facing bankruptcy, or IBM would stop making PCs? Without question, today's global economy and rapid pace of change are creating many challenges that organizations must rise to. There ...
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Recession Leadership: Three Strategies for the Boss - by Lisa Earle McLeod
Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from lisa mcleod
I don't know which is worse - losing your job or being the one who has to make the cuts. Yes, I know there are still some heartless execs out there slashing jobs while taking huge bonuses and sleeping soundly in custom sheets. But there are also millions of business owners lying awake at night ...
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5 Good Reasons to Not Go to a Seminar - by Kaya Singer
Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Kaya Singer
There's a plethora of great seminars out there. How do you decide if you should sign-up? Here's 5 ways to help you make the best decision. Maybe you're like me and you get tons of offers for amazing seminars, workshops and other cool learning opportunities. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend the day ...
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3 Categorical Distinctions Of Public Speaking - by Danish Ahmed
Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Danish Ahmed
Hi there everyone!! Why is it important to distinguish the categories of public speaking? At one point or another, we’ll find ourselves present in all three of these possible situations. If we’ve ever thought, “this is so boring,” or “teach me something new,” or “I don’t feel ...
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Team Leader Training - Why run Team Meetings? - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
Team Meetings are an opportunity for a Team Leader, and, when used effectively, they are the Leader’s main process for building their high performing Team. However, very few Team Leaders can get the full potential from their Team Meetings. This is largely because of their own experience of boring ...
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Team Building in Business - What is a Team? - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
The concept of Team is vital to success in Business, and Team Building is part of every Manager’s role. By building high performing Teams, an organisation can harness the power of many individuals to achieve even greater heights. A good Team has benefits both for the Company, and for the ...
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Team Building - the Goals and Objectives of a Team Building Workshop - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
Should we consider a facilitated Team Building workshop? This is a thought that often comes up in an Organisation. It is usually driven by very definite issues that have arisen concerning the Team, such as performance issues, attitudes, relationships and so on. A Team Building Workshop may well be ...
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Team Leadership - The Importance of Aligning the Team to Achieve Goals - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
Success in the role of the Team Leader, at any level, is measured by the performance the Team. The effective Team Leader knows that developing a high performing Team involves many Leadership skills, people management competencies and effective use of Leadership processes. There are some fundamental ...
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Telephone Skills - How to avoid Irate Callers in Customer Service - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
In Customer Service, we get stressed callers from time to time. Stressed callers are Customers who have the potential to become irate. Poor Customer Service skills will actually make them become irate. The skilled, high performing Customer Service agent will defuse the situation, and will ...
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Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility – Are Organizations Doing Enough? - by Kevin long
Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Kevin Long
The purpose of any business organization goes beyond financial value creation for its stakeholders. When it comes to corporate ethics and social responsibility, companies all over the world are expected to demonstrate good work towards the society and the environment. It is their duty to operate as ...
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What is a Good Customer Focussed Attitude in a Customer Service Person? - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
We often hear that it is important for any Customer Service person to have the RIGHT attitude. It is important that Customer Service agents do not have a BAD attitude to the Company, the Customer or, indeed, to their role. Identifying a bad attitude in someone is easy; we see it all the time. But ...
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Writing an Employee Handbook - by Allen Bostrom
Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Shauna Belknap
If you run an office with a small (or large) support staff, you appreciate the value of good employee training. New employees may frequently ask questions, interrupting you or experienced coworkers, or worse yet they may waste time trying to figure out how to complete crucial tasks on their own. A ...
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Six Principles of Effective Team Management - by Dr. Rick Johnson
Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Rick (Eric) Johnson
Individual department or functional managers need to embrace ownership and responsibility for success and accomplishing defined strategic initiatives. However, to maximize the effectiveness of the organization, managers must be able to work with one another to achieve common goals. To be ...
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Customer Service Training – Improving Skills in Call Centres - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
Working at building and improving Customer service skills and techniques is vital in any Call Centre. It is so easy for bad attitudes to creep in and these can quickly affect how the Customer Service agent performs with your Customer. It is relatively easy to run short, motivational Customer ...
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Wired in a Wireless World - by Karen Cortell Reisman, MS
Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Karen Reisman
Recently, the Blackberry system went down for around 12 hours. That meant that every Blackberry user could not access their email for 12 whole hours, causing chaos, frustration, and withdrawal-itis. This lack of connection created such an uproar that the New York Times devoted precious space in ...
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Why Customer Focus Training is a Strategic Investment and NOT an Expense - by Ray Miller
Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ray Miller
It’s time to set the record straight. Customer Focus Training is NOT an Expense. It is a strategic investment and here’s the proof. Look, I know you have a lot to think about these days. I run a business as well. The pressures of managing your bottom line, worries about the impact of a ...
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People Management – How to Run Effective One-to-Ones - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
One of the most important People Management tools is the regular one-to-one performance discussion. As with most things in life, being effective at performance One-to-ones requires planning, structuring and building effective habits. This article provides a concise ‘how to’ guide to holding ...
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Eleven Steps to FINALLY Loving Your Work After Forty - by Craig Nathanson
Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Craig Nathanson
Step One: Envision exactly what would be just perfect for you! Many people stop on this first step by their negativity. But no one is going to do this except you. Take some time and create a picture in your mind of the work which would be just perfect for you. Is it working in the health field, ...
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Customer Service - Motivating the Customer Service Team - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
A poorly performing Customer Service Representative isn’t just falling below par; they may be actively sending your Customers or Prospects off to the opposition. A whole Team of Customer Service Representatives who is performing badly can be a threat to your survival! And yet a Team can go off ...
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Leadership - The Essential Competencies of the Effective Leader - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
The Effective Leader works at building up and maintaining a series of Leadership Competencies which they use to do their job. By ‘competencies’ we do not mean ‘natural’ attributes, personality styles or skills. Competency is something, either natural or learnt, which is practiced and used ...
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***Your Volume Control -- Speak Up and Be Heard! - by Nancy Daniels The Official Guide to Public Speaking
Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Nancy Daniels
Some years ago, I was attending a Chamber of Commerce event in a large auditorium. 5 speakers were on the dais and during the program, the amplification system broke down. The result was that the 5 speakers were not able to be heard in the back of the room. So, at first, those of us who were not ...
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Customer Service - Implementing Customer Service Excellence - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
Customer Service Excellence is what it takes to bring Customers back to our Company and it is excellent Customer Service that will make them want to buy more of our products or services. Implementing Service Excellence involves the whole organisation, from Managers to front-line Teams. This article ...
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People Management Training – Effective Tips on Managing People - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
There are a few basic principles in Managing People which Supervisors or Managers at any level should follow. These basic principles ensure that your reports are focussed on achieving their goals and objectives, and have the motivation to achieve success. Here we outline the key tips to effective ...
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Customer Service Training – How to Handle Escalated Calls - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
Handling an Escalated call is one of the most challenging situations in Customer Care and is one that most people wish they would never have to deal with. However, it is important both to the Company and to the Customer that the escalated call is handled well, and that the issue is resolved. Here ...
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Supervisor Training – First Steps in People Management - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
The first key to being a successful Supervisor involves getting a good appreciation of the concept of ‘People Management’. Successful Leadership involves both elements of this term, that is ‘people’ and ‘management’. This article provides the first steps in People Management, putting ...
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Telephone Skills – Top Telephone Tips for Professional Offices - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
The impression a telephone caller forms when they first contact your Professional Office can have a direct influence on your success. The busy secretary or receptionist can quickly adopt attitudes and habits on the telephone that are, to say the least, discouraging to your Clients. Here we offer ...
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Supervisor Training – The Jump from Team Member to Supervisor - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
The jump from Team Member to Supervisor is a huge one for most people. One day you are a member of the Team, good at what you do and confident in your position in the working world. Next day you succeed in getting the longed for promotion in your organisation – and suddenly you find yourself in ...
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Customer Service – Top Telephone Tips and Techniques - by Kate Tammemagi
Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kate Tammemagi
Customer Service Excellence is what every organization, large or small, is aiming to achieve. We are now all highly aware that delivering an excellent experience to all of our customers will play a large part in keeping our Customers coming back. Every telephone call is an opportunity to win or to ...
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Business Innovation – Turning Problems Into Solutions - by Milo Bono
Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Milo Bono
Problems, Problems, Problems – Wouldn’t life be grand if we never had any problems. Everything would work perfectly, everyone would always get along and be happy, everything would be wonderful for everyone everywhere, and things would only get better as we live happily ever ...
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Profitability is the Result of Intense Focus - by Tony Bodoh
Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Tony Bodoh
It is true. These are challenging times we live in. More companies will lose market share and sink into oblivion than at any other time in history. While this is truly a sobering reflection, it should be a source of optimism too. After all, for each failure there will be a story of amazing ...
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*** Clear the Clutter: Language Strategies for Women that Lead to Success - by Barbara Giamanco, The Official Guide to Corporate Training
Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Barbara Giamanco
Want to command greater respect at work? Crystal communication transforms business success! To get your point across, recognize that powerful language articulated in a strong, clear voice is crucial to being heard. Men and women approach the business game differently. Not surprising news. What is ...
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*** Stop Pitching. Create Value. - by Barbara Giamanco, The Official Guide to Corporate Training
Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Barbara Giamanco
As the old saying goes, if I had a nickel for every time... Countless business owners tell me that the #1 reason they are not using email marketing consistently to stay connected with clients and prospects is because they are afraid of bothering them. I get it. After all, every single one of us is ...
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Sustaining Innovation in Your Organization – Manage Rollouts Effectively: Part 4 of 6 - by Dr. Carol Pletcher
Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Carol Pletcher
Last week we discussed how to effectively manage “missing the mark” when it comes to your new product, advertising campaign, and general innovation and growth portfolio. This week we will talk about how to effectively manage product/service rollouts in order to obtain the maximum ROI from your ...
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Trainers, Prepare to Inspire: Nine Tactics for Optimal Learning Retention - by Dr. Brian Walsh
Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Brian Walsh
There are nine basic processes for taking in information. Let's briefly explore each one to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each. 1. Reading has the advantages of being portable, and to some degree, self-paced. Review and repetition are effortless. Disadvantages include ...
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Training and Corporate Culture - by Norine Victor
Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Rene Strydom
Corporate culture, can be described as a way of business life within an industry and is created, maintained and projected by an underlining set of beliefs. The culture within an organisation is often shared subconsciously, by management and staff members and can also be referred to as the ...
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Emotional Fitness at Work - by Warren Redman
Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Warren Redman
It is well known by now that work-related stress is a major contributor to loss of productivity. What isn’t so well understood is how leaders within the organization can make simple changes to decrease stress and bring quantifiably better bottom-line results. Even where stress doesn’t appear to ...
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Change Your Image, Change Your Life - by Sandy Dumont
Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Sandy Dumont
The way you look and dress announces how you feel about yourself, and you’ll be treated accordingly. I learned this concept at a young age. I was a painfully-shy and introverted teenager. My low point was during a high school piano recital when I was sixteen. I walked across the stage with a ...
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The Why of Social Media - by Barbara Giamanco
Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Barbara Giamanco
The explosion of social media into mainstream consciousness has seemingly come from nowhere. Though it may be new to you, the social media groundswell has been building for some time, and it’s fair to say that the buzz right now is deafening. While there is a growing familiarity with tools like ...
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Communications in the Year 2009 – Not Your Grandmother’s Telephone! - by Ruth King
Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Ruth King
The days of schlepping cross country, sitting in traffic, and running through airports to catch a flight are over. Travel budgets are being cut yet companies still have to communicate with and effectively train geographically diverse employees, customers, and suppliers. The solution is ...
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The Top Ten Customer Service Principles - by Glen Hamilton
Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Glen Hamilton
What do these companies have in common, Southwest Airlines, Neiman Marcus, Marriot, Disney, and Enterprise Car Rental? They are all customer service pioneers. Each company has forged a new path through their commitment, dedication, and innovations, to become known as leaders in delivering excellent ...
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Do you Offer your Business Team Training? - by Michael Frost
Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Michael Frost
Business owners are only as successful as their employees or team members. In this article we are going to discuss how to train team members when you are in networking marketing. When you show your team members the tricks of the trade and how to run their business they will succeed which means you ...
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