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- Win the word game with word finder scrabble - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Michael GaffaneyScrabble is an intriguing word game that interests people of all ages and professions. The game involves making meaningful words with a set of alphabets. It’s a mind game in which you have to use your word power. Playing scrabble is an ideal way to fine-tune your skills and improve your ...
Views: 1146 - Some Important Tips On Working As An Administerative Assistant - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Amy DyslexJob Nature of an Administrative Assistant The major chunk of the work revolves around document processing, correspondence etc. The reason being that executives or higher-management personnel do not have the time, or need to focus elsewhere, instead of basic work. Hence, some of the core ...
Views: 1337 - 6 Strategies for Keeping Employees Engaged - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Pat LynchAs the U.S. economy begins to recover and jobs become more widely available, workers can choose whether to remain with their current employers or to go elsewhere. In fact, leaders who are looking ahead to better economic days are worried about whether and how they can retain their key employees. ...
Views: 1217 - Reducing Staff - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Mark Marhon JrIn today’s economy, “downsizing” has become a feared term within the workplace. Just a mention of the word within earshot of staff is enough to trigger panic through the office grapevine. It is an aspect of business that every organization would like to avoid, but the truth is that more ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - Searching for Office Space for Rent? Makati Is a Prime Place for Newly Relocated Businesses - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Hulda LesageTransferring to the Philippines could be a daunting task for almost any foreigner, especially if they are setting up a company. Aside from the culture, local weather, and the native people to hurdle, establishing an workplace and getting it prepared to receive new clients could be a time ...
Views: 1046 - Why is office renovation important? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from gerald chan wei minSome view office renovation work as a dreadful chore, some find it a financial burden. But the plain fact is that, for a business to grow, constant office renovation is essential and necessary to maintain such growth. Rather than treating it as a burden, office renovation work should be viewed ...
Views: 9897 - 8 Obstacles to Public Sector Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Pat LynchIn my experience, public sector agencies and government entities (i.e., cities, counties, states) face eight common obstacles to their success. See how many of these issues you have experienced, either as a provider or a user of public services. 1. Lack of a common “big picture.” The ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - The Advantages of Disadvantages how challenges propel great performances by Dan Coughlin - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Dan Coughlin(To download the MP3 version of this article, click here: http://thecoughlincompany.com/cc_vol10_5.html) Many great achievements can be traced back to overcoming disadvantages. Many great failures can be traced back to a lack of disadvantages. Be careful about complaining about your ...
Views: 1914 - Build a Rewarding Career in Mobile Application Development - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Mansi TakyarThe journey of mobile phones can be traced back to the year 1946 when an attempt was made to make a call using mobile phone. Since then, mobile phones have been budding year after year and today they have become a requisite in human life. Stepping out of home without a mobile phone makes one ...
Views: 1189 - Assessing Your Skills. What Makes You Different From All The Others? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Carole MartinIf you have been reading articles or listening to news reports about the job market, it becomes obvious that the number of people currently seeking jobs outnumbers the jobs that are now available. If you happen to be one of those job seekers, you realize that you are competing against the ...
Views: 1374 - Stainless Steel Under mount Sinks: Buy the Right Fit! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike RichardWe all love to decorate our personal place with best of the decorative items. Whether you are renovating an old house or building a new one, you want to put best of the fixtures and fittings in your home. As far as bathroom accessories are concerned, the market is now very big and has lot to ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Benefits and danfers of internet networking - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Tanja BogdanoskaA key feature of the internet is to connect people. Web sites like facebook and MySpace have become the ultimate proof that the world has become a global village. People from America, Brazil, Europe, Russia, India, and Australia can connect each other merely by logging in to these sites. They ...
Views: 1120 - Budget Cuts: Why Fire Departments and Police Departments Need to Change the Question - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Pat LynchAs city, county, and state budgets are being discussed and finalized around the country, one thing is clear: those who allocate resources are asking the wrong questions. As a result, recipients of government services are being short-changed because resources are being misallocated. During ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Public Sector Pensions: Why “Fixing the Problem” IS the Problem - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Pat LynchDramatic increases in public sector pension liabilities at a time when state and local governments have seen their revenues shrink drastically have resulted in an explosive backlash against public sector unions and the workers they represent. At the very time that high levels of unemployment ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - 5 Tips For Visual Impact In Marketing Presentations - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanBig presentation coming up? Are you confident that you visual message is clear and compelling? Visual impact is a key factor in whether your presentation will be a winner. Take a moment right now and ask a single question... Is your message instantly clear? If you have to think too long ...
Views: 1064 - What Your Office Says About You As A Project Manager - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kahina MorissetMost project managers have observed in everyday life, which of the high ranking office employees demonstrate their power and authority by making use of the office space that they have been provided with. So, like our body and facial expressions reveal a lot about what we want to communicate; our ...
Views: 984 - CAPM vs PMP – Which Should You Choose? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kahina MorissetIf you want to further your career in project management, you need to acquire certifications that will boost your credentials. Two certifications that are mostly sought after by project management professionals are Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management ...
Views: 8329 - 10 Tips For New Project Managers Looking To Measure Up - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kahina MorissetProject management is a competitive industry. With the increasing number of project managers, keeping an edge over the other competitors can be quite challenging. If you are a project manager and want to be steps ahead of your competitors, here are 10 tips on how to further your career: 1. ...
Views: 918 - A Whole New Meaning to Office Repairs - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Judy WhiteAn employee’s face looks up as his iPad slowly slips from his fingers; crashing on the floor below. Scattered, plastic remnants are all that remain. Can it be fixed? A manager and an employee look across the table at each other, stunned into silence by the bitter and harsh words exchanged ...
Views: 1212 - You need To Possess Your Vision - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Ade AdenekanVision is the most important factor that influences the way and manner one succeeds or fail in this side of the great divide no matter how hard one may try and that is the main reason why the Holy Book, itself strongly emphasized that the people perish for lack of vision. While it is quite ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - Top 10 Best Mobile Apps For Project Management - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetGone are the days when you have to be in your office for hours on end to be able to handle project management tasks. The demand for “project management on the go” is significantly felt particularly by dedicated project managers who wish to establish solid communication in the team even when they ...
Views: 1948 - Changes Coming To The PMP Exam - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetIf you’ve read our newsletter that went out today, you’re aware of the changes coming to the PMP Exam this August. If you haven’t then here’s some more information on what you should know about the PMP exam changes that take effect on August 31st, 2011… If you’ve read our newsletter that ...
Views: 990 - Project Management: Assessing Your Team - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetOne essential skill that every leader should have revolves around the ability to assess his or her team. A leader is truly only as good as his followers and his ability to motivate and inspire those followers – and the truth is that some people are simply not team players, nor are they able to ...
Views: 769 - Project Management: Putting Yourself In Their Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetAs a project manager, you know that you have to be on your toes, and a huge part of your job is predicting issues or shortfalls that may arise. How do you get yourself in the mindset to successfully foresee issues that can come up in a project? You have to put yourself in other people’s shoes. ...
Views: 1276 - “I” Is Not A Part of Team - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetWe can choose our friends, but not our family and many times, not our co-workers. A part of life for many of us is working with people that we may not prefer to work with. Sometimes in life, you have to learn to work with people whether you can stand them or not. Something we’ve seen a lot of on ...
Views: 839 - Tools For The Virtual Project Manager - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kahina MorissetIt’s no secret that project managers are increasingly being hired as virtual or remote employees or even freelancers. There are benefits to both the employer and the employee for working remotely. Employers hiring freelance project managers don’t have to provide benefits, computers, or even ...
Views: 968 - Succession planning myths and realities - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Pat LynchSuccession planning is a concept that often is misunderstood, to the detriment of all concerned. People tend to use the term incorrectly, thinking it means one thing when actually it means something quite different. For example, people often confuse the succession planning process, which focuses ...
Views: 915 - Debt Management Help- Assistive Guidepost For Debt Management Non Profit - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from bik gurungIf you've ever experienced a tough money period and have fallen past due on a loan payment, you most likely received a collection call. You may have thought that old lady on the other end of the telephone punched those buttons with her poor tiny fingers, but you could be in for a surprise. As ...
Views: 882 - Key Employee leaving? Worried? What to do! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2011 from Alex TylerWhen it comes to losing a key employee, very few businesses are prepared. With this being an unexpected or unplanned event would can cause disruptions to businesses. Many owners and managers feel this is as a gut wrenching experience is losing an key employee you have worked with for so long ...
Views: 2095 - Advance Your Career -- Get Out of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Jane Cranstons I see it, there are really three places you can exist in your career--Comfort, Growth, or Fear zones. Let’s assess where you are. Think of a work issue, your current status, or even take a bird’s eye view of the recent past. Ask yourself “Where am I?” “Am I operating mostly in my comfort ...
Views: 1698 - The Consequences of Poor Service - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Ray MillerEconomists are talking about a new economy which has evolved as a result of the financial turmoil of the past couple of years. Evidence of this new economy may not be blatantly obvious to everyone, but things are different and you can see signs of this if you look carefully. Nowhere is this ...
Views: 1418 - The New Normal: The Economy Will NEVER Recover - and What to do About That - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusI’ve had a revelation. Since the “great recession” of 2008 (which appears to still be in process) came trampling through our economic landscape, I have been — like so many others — waiting and hoping for the rebuilding. When will things get back to how they were? Can we soon return to easier ...
Views: 1800 - ***Greater productivity with the 80/20 rule - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonJoseph Juran died on Feb 28, 2008 at the age of 103. He was the man who coined the ‘Pareto Principle,’ named after the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who observed that 80% of income in Italy was received by 20% of the Italian population. We’ve all heard of the ‘80/20’ rule – books have ...
Views: 2672 - ***Being proactive in daily life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonSteven Covey’s bestselling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effect People, starts off by telling us that the foundation of an effective life is proactivity. This is a term derived from Viktor Frankl’s remarkable book, Man’s Search for Meaning, in which Frankl recounts the time he spent in a ...
Views: 4475 - ***Ten traits of a good leader - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonA leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. ~Lao Tzu Leadership isn’t just for CEOs and managers. Good leadership is needed in many different situations, and in the various roles we play in life, using the ...
Views: 3184(2 votes) - Mission and Vision Statements for People Like You…… - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Don MidgettTim Logerquist was a man with a mission. A mission to create a unified partnership with like-minded Baptist churches dedicated to advancing their collective mission under one association. It would take a clear, concise mission statement that would reflect his true purpose and engage the hearts ...
Views: 1398 - How public safety professionals are shooting themselves in the foot - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Pat LynchWhen the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported recently that Long Beach’s Chief of Police had vowed that the police would “get the job done” regardless of what they were tasked with doing in the face of drastically reduced resources, I had two immediate and contradictory reactions. As a Long Beach ...
Views: 912 - ***Change and productivity: lessons from nature - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Mark HarrisonWe can learn all that is important from nature. Perhaps nature’s most important lessons are that change is ubiquitous and that nothing is achieved by striving. Nature’s intelligence operates with an ease and a power which cannot be matched by the application of effort. Grass does not try to ...
Views: 3302(1 vote) - Self Improvement: Attitude is the Key - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Ade AdenekanSelf improvement can, in no way, be divorced from attitude because that is the major factor that influences that moulds both the character and the success of any human being in this great terrestrial divide. It is a common saying from the ancient of days that the higher the attitude the higher ...
Views: 2739 - How the 5 Stages of Change Can Help Buyers Buy - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Rick KirschnerIt's a tough economy, no doubt about it. And though the pace of business is accelerating, some businesses are taking longer to make buying decisions. When the people talking with vendors and potential vendors are hesitant, they could be concerned about making a wrong move and losing their job ...
Views: 1330 - Top 10 Ways to Click with People in Business and in Life - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Rick KirschnerFor the past three decades, I’ve been observing the way people behave in personal and business relationships, with the intent of finding the meaningful patterns of what works and doesn’t work to bring about positive change. Here are the top ten lessons I’ve learned about how to click with ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - We First- Change Happens- When You Align Yourself With the Right Things - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from natalie petouhoffWhat's the definition of insanity? Some say.... doing the same thing and expecting different results! What I love about Simon Mainwaring's new book, "We First" is that he is suggests that we not only think different, but act and therefore will feel different. In the model of behavior change, ...
Views: 989 - ***The easy way to achieve your goals - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonWe all want to grow. Whether that means being more successful, having more control over our lives, being more financially secure or being happier and more content. One thing we know for sure, day dreaming will not get us there. We need to have goals and we need to work towards achieving them. ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - Self Improvement – the catalyst for a better life - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Ade AdenekanSelf improvement cannot just be a matter of academic exercise by the erudite scholars in the ivory tower but an inevitable phenomenon for anyone no matter the social or economic station of life and whichever way one looks at it this is an inevitable catalyst for crossing the threshold of poverty ...
Views: 1891 - Are You Afraid to Try Something New? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Paula GregorowiczWhen faced with the opportunity to try something new – what reaction do you have? • Dread? • Fear? • Start making excuses? • Run for the hills? If you find that you get a sinking feeling in your stomach, your breath shortens, and you generally tighten up looking for ways to escape, that ...
Views: 1442 - ***What is NLP? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonIf you’ve read amount of self-help material, you’ll be familiar with the idea that the way you think creates your experience of life. It was Viktor Frankl, the famous psychiatrist and survivor of the holocaust who wrote that, 'between stimulus and response there is a gap, and in that gap lies ...
Views: 2453 - ***Ten ways to develop resilience - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonResilience or the ability to ‘bounce back’ after encountering problems is an essential trait. Inevitably, life will throw up some apparently adverse situations, and being able to deal with such circumstances in a positive and creative way is often a measure of how happy and successful a person ...
Views: 2554 - ***Change, the only constant - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonIt’s a cliché, but change has always been the only constant. In recent times, the pace of change has accelerated greatly, and we all need to find ways to deal creatively with this fact of modern life. Leaders, in particular, need to face and manage change in a constructive way, but everyone who ...
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