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- Why Are Some Managers Toxic and Why Should You Care? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Mary Jane ParisIf you’ve been working for any length of time like I have, you’ve experienced the full gamut of managers – from the terrific to the terribly toxic. The terrific inspire us to do our best, encourage and teach us, recognize our efforts and create an environment where we want to come to work each ...
Views: 1528 - Five Tips on Dealing with Change - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Marsha EganEverything is changing so fast! I hear this comment almost daily. And the reality of it is, -- it's true! The changes that we are experiencing today are significantly more than the changes that our forefathers had to embrace. The world is moving at an extremely fast-pace. And the ...
Views: 1527(4 votes) - Employee Engagement From The Start = Production - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Ron HequetDon’t Assume It’s About Money Keeping employees engaged is important in this economy, but I believe employee engagement matters, regardless of the economy. Most companies are not changing the way they hire or engage current employees, although they should. Most want to, but don’t think they ...
Views: 1526(5 votes) - Organizational Gravity: Three Steps to Foster Continuous Improvement, Defy Obsolescence and Take Flight - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from James MurphyGravity can be a wonderful thing. It is an irresistible force that keeps us grounded on this big, beautiful, floating blue marble. It is even applicable to organizations in the form of organizational gravity. For example, I worked with an organization that coined a catch phrase for a challenge ...
Views: 1526 - David G. Kinney Discusses the Common Pitfalls of Hiring and Firing - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from jackie nagelHiring and firing employees is serious business, especially when your company is growing rapidly. Hiring the right employees at the right time is absolutely essential to the growth and development of your company. As David G. Kinney teaches his business clients, you want to hire employees for ...
Views: 1525(5 votes) - It’s Time to Stave Off Staff Stress - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunSpreading responsibility across all employees in the facility relieves stress in individual staff members. Stress of all kinds pummels those who work in long term care. Facilities are expected to deal with major reimbursement changes, staffing concerns, regulatory compliance changes, consumer ...
Views: 1525(7 votes) - MANAGEMENT Vs MARTIAL ARTS - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Sashidharan BINTRODUCTION Management is a coveted profession both in style and status. Management professionals and graduates are expected to be at par with established standards in their professional lives. There is also a lot of pressure on them to perform regularly and provide some expected quality ...
Views: 1524 - Winning Managers Compromise - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonThere aren’t many people who could say their opponents shed a tear at their funeral; however, that is reportedly what happened at the services for the late Edward Kennedy. As with most current events, I found myself curious for the lesson(s) behind the story. While researching Kennedy’s ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - You Need Your People More Than They Need You - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountIn leadership one principle stands above all: You need your people more than they need you. Another way of saying this is that you get paid for what your people do, not for what you do. If you only internalize one lesson about leadership, make this the one. A basic understanding that you ...
Views: 1524 - Achieve Time Saving by Delegating Some of Your Work - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Charles MooreheadThis article shows how delegating some of your work can produce substantial time saving results. By having others do the grunt work, you are free to use your valuable time for more important matters. For example, you could determine how to grow your company and then let others do most of the ...
Views: 1523 - Definition: Management Tools - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisSince its introduction in the 1990's, 6-Sigma has become the buzzword in both the manufacturing and service industries. The various methodologies used in 6-Sigma are based on a disciplined and data driven approach that help in eliminating defects and achieving near perfection by restricting the ...
Views: 1523 - Are You Tone Deaf in Your Workplace? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jane CranstonAre you tone-deaf in your place of work? Do you miss cues when people make a snide remark? Or, are you dismissive, insensitive, or judgmental in tone with your verbal comments that would seem benign on paper but have real bite when said? Do you say things to people in a tone that would make them ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - The Ultimate Keys to Charisma - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“The secret of being boring is to say everything.” - Voltaire, 1694-1778, French Writer and Philosopher _____ There is a close association between personal charisma and success in life. Probably 85 percent of your success and happiness will come from your relationships and interactions ...
Views: 1522(3 votes) - Cooperate With Strangers and Volunteers and Help Unemployed People Start Complementary Businesses - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellThis article explores three sources of cost-reducing help that most businesses ignore: strangers, volunteers, and unemployed people. Think of the unifying themes for this lesson as helping to overcome the unattractiveness and tradition stalls. Let's begin by considering what strangers can do to ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - Five Hiring Mistakes Smart Employers Make - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jane CranstonIn good and bad employment times, it seems certain people can locate, attract, and select the best. Whether they’re looking for a new CEO, to fill a line position, or searching out the best childcare worker, some employers seems to get the right results. Why is that? Are they just plain lucky? I ...
Views: 1520 - Outdoor Advertising Campaign – The Process - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from Sorted MediaMaking an outdoor advertising campaign a success entails a considerable amount of planning and devising an effective strategy. It is extremely imperative to follow every stage of the process in order to create beneficial outdoor advertising to meet your business objectives. 1. Analysis - ...
Views: 1520 - A “Normal” Interview at Starbuck’s - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Beth SmithI love it when an opportunity presents itself to listen in on a “normal” interview. Arriving early for an appointment at a Starbuck’s in the Denver area, I was enjoying an amazing cup of black tea as the store manager began interviewing for a potential staff member. As effective interviewing is ...
Views: 1519 - How Big Are Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Andrew RondeauFor the last 25 years, I have been a Manager and one thing as a manager you must master is: Getting Things Done. Even more important getting things done through others, i.e. staff members. As a manager you have to be there for your staff. You have to be available, supportive; advising, ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - How to Stop Worrying and Start Time Tracking - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaWhy are so many managers skeptical about time tracking? Let's face the truth: they have already tried to make employees track their time... and failed. According to some recent surveys, up to 87% of companies experience problems with implementing a time-tracking software. However, tech is ...
Views: 1519 - The Advantages of Outsourcing Market Research - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Alleli AspiliConducting a market research is one of the best ways in determining what people need, want or consider and how they behave according to you or your competitors’ marketing efforts. Some people may have been misled by its true meaning because of a slightly similar term businessmen also use – ...
Views: 1519 - SEVEN MANAGEMENT “SINS” THAT WON’T GO AWAY - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from William CottringerSEVEN MANAGEMENT “SINS” THAT WON’T GO AWAY By Bill Cottringer "Always recognize that human individuals are ends, and do not use them as means to your end." ~Immanuel Kant. There are seven “sins” that plague all managers from time to time and which even the best MBA trained managers ...
Views: 1518 - Are You Missing These Key Team Members? - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Tracey OsborneBeing an entrepreneur is an amazing journey. At some point in this journey, you’re going to need a team. Your industry, size of business and future goals will determine what kind of key players you need on your team. Now when I say team, I don’t mean a dozen full-time staff members or ...
Views: 1516 - Rewards for Mistakes? Are you Sirius? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jan BolickA couple of weeks ago, I raised the question about giving rewards for making mistakes. Some people thought I had gone mad. Too much exposure perhaps, to the dog days of summer. And – remember the invitation I issued at the beginning of the month? The invitation to share your mistakes ...
Views: 1516(2 votes) - Goodbye Information Age – Hello Conceptual Era! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.” ~ Les Brown I’m probably not the first person who is going to break this astounding news to you, but I do want to make sure all you savvy business people are aware of the shift in business ...
Views: 1515 - The Management Team Section Of The Business Plan - Don't Just Include Resumes - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from gurpreet singhEven the best new concept or existing plan will fail if executed poorly. The Management Team section of the business plan must prove to the investor why the key company personnel are "eminently qualified" to execute on the business model. The Management Team section should include biographies ...
Views: 1513 - Mentoring: Encouraging Success - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Karen KleinwortOnce you establish your own company, we have a tendency to look at our previous experience and how it has encouraged your employee's success – to notice what worked and what didn't. One of the essentials of a flourishing business is the openness to share your wisdom and enthusiasm of doing what ...
Views: 1510 - Time off Request: It Doesn't Have to Be a Headache - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaEven in today’s shaky job market when an increasing number of employees are reluctant to take their vacation days, requesting time off is still very much a common practice for businesses of any size. Of course, it’s hard to imagine employees just not showing up to work without any notice ...
Views: 1510 - If You Don't Have the Money, You Don’t Buy It. - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Marc de BruinSome of you know that I am a born and bred Dutchman. The Dutch are known for many things, good and bad. Together with the Scots, we seem to have the “reputation” of being stingy, penny pinchers and hagglers. There is truth in that, I must say, but that’s not the point. A fact is, that ...
Views: 1508 - 4 Reasons Not to Start Your Presentation With a Joke - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIn my presentation skills training programs, people often ask me, "Should I start my presentation with a joke?" My immediate response is "No!" Now I'm a fan of humor as much as anyone – and in fact, probably more than most people, since I've been performing onstage with an improv comedy ...
Views: 1505(4 votes) - How to get a promotion by working smarter, not harder - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Marilyn VinchyThe idea of working for a promotion can sometimes seem daunting; it often involves committing to long hours at work and competing with colleagues to land the big job. But there is another way that involves fewer hours, a little more thinking time and a much greater chance of success. 6 ...
Views: 1505 - Tolerate the Quirky Thinker and Build Your Team - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonAs a manager why wouldn’t you want to build a strong team that connects and functions as the backbone of your company? It makes your life easier. The challenge is to not get so irritated by the one troublesome vertebra that won’t stay in alignment and pinches the rest of your team. He or she ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Customer Retention - Strategic Management of Customer Loyalty - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kate TammemagiWe now know that building Customer Loyalty is key to success in any organization. The philosophy was first articulated by Fredreich Reicheld – who studied the relationship between three factors - customer satisfaction, customer loyalty and profits. (Bain & Company) He stated several facts that ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Here Is What I See - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Donald MitchellEach individual's perceptions of what's happening and why are unique. Never assume that others share your perspective unless you tell them what your perceptions are. This article contains seven rules for better communications and increased mutual understanding. It's natural to assume that ...
Views: 1503(2 votes) - Here Is What I See - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Donald MitchellEach individual's perceptions of what's happening and why are unique. Never assume that others share your perspective unless you tell them what your perceptions are. This article contains seven rules for better communications and increased mutual understanding. It's natural to assume that ...
Views: 1503(2 votes) - Time Management: Focus on Only What is Important - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Willie HortonDo you have enough time to do all the things that you really should be doing today? Or, like most people, do you find yourself labouring under a mountain of “to dos”, never getting through it and then find that you simply haven’t done some of the things that you really wanted to or should have ...
Views: 1503 - Strategic Planning Consultant: Helping You Create a Winning Strategy - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Claire BurnsTo make sure that you've got the best strategic plan laid out would be to hire the services of a strategic planning consultant. Although you already have a plan running, it might have come up not working because it's out dated, it's unclear or it's too complicated. Or it might just be simply ...
Views: 1502 - Corporate Storyelling in Business - Engagement - Persuasion - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Doug StevensonRecently, while providing a corporate training for the top sales agents in a large pharmaceutical company, I asked the following question: “Have you ever been speaking, and you look out into your audience and see ‘screen saver eyes’? You know – that glassy-eyed look that let's you know ...
Views: 1501(3 votes) - The Extra Mile - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Renee CormierBy: Renée Cormier The road to developing extraordinary customer experiences shouldn’t be riddled with pot holes, but it often is. Managers want to know how to get their people to care enough to go the extra mile while customers are fed a line of excuses that would choke a bull. “We’re so ...
Views: 1500(3 votes) - Better Small Business Control By Mastering The 3 Types Of Costs - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from David GikandiIn business, the basic idea is to lower costs, without sacrificing quality, and to keep doing so. To achieve that goal, you must have a very good, clear understanding of costs. That starts by understanding the nature of the three types of costs. Strictly speaking, there are two types, fixed ...
Views: 1498 - More Than a To-Do List: Build Teamwork, Improve Execution with a Project Checklist - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from James MurphyTwo unique sources demonstrated a strong link between the use of a project checklist and effective team building in January 2009: the US Airways incident in New York and the release of a study on medical checklists. The January 2009 Special Article of the New England Journal of Medicine ...
Views: 1494 - Want Success? Discard Hardheadness for Tough Mindedness - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Rand GolletzMost business executives talk about the importance of collaborating with others. When it comes to execution, however, their behavior often violates this espoused belief. Why? Because "getting things done" becomes a higher priority than "getting people on board." Fearing being perceived as ...
Views: 1493(3 votes) - Are You an “Engaged” Leader? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Susan FreemanEngaged leadership requires a high degree of self-awareness. Leaders who learn that the way they are being impacts every single interaction, conversation and relationship are ahead of the game. It may sound obvious, but it is the first step towards truly engaged leadership. Being The first ...
Views: 1492 - Gratitude as a Leadership Practice - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2014 from Susan FreemanThis week I had an opportunity to reflect about gratitude, both for my clients and for myself. It was not an exceptional week, except for one thing; every single client took the time to acknowledge the positive impact our coaching work was having on them, professionally and personally. I ...
Views: 1491 - Great Companies Grow Their Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyWe live in an interesting world, would you agree? Companies it seems, are rising and falling faster than ever before. Technology, globalization and the speed of communication has totally changed the workplace environment. Yet even in these fickle times, some companies and brands endure. More ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - Minimize the Time Needed to Manage Your Enterprise to Develop the Minimum Business Model - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellIn this article, we look at how simplifying management to develop the minimum business model reduces costs for an enterprise and its stakeholders. Consider Plentyoffish dot com and its founder, Markus Frind. To wit, Markus Frind was determined to create a business that could be simply, ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - Recruiter shares how salespeople can succeed in new economy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiter shares how salespeople can succeed in new economy “The economy has changed and companies need to hire salespeople who can succeed in today’s marketplace,” says Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber ...
Views: 1490(4 votes) - Book Review: Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Management Skills, those skills which allow one to manage either their personal time, plans, and goals, or professionally manage a group of people, deadline, or project. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Management ...
Views: 1489 - Learn 5 Key tips for being an effective leader - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Frank O'TooleAre you the person that goes through life just taking and getting what you get? Or do you want to be the person that embraces what they have worked for knowing what you get is a direct result of the actions you took? According to the World Future Society the essence of leadership is the ability ...
Views: 1489(3 votes) - ***Growing with Change - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesChange happens. And while we can't control much of the world changing around us, we can control how we respond. We can choose to anticipate and embrace changes, or resist them. Resisting change is like trying to push water upstream. Generally we're quick to point to others who resist change. ...
Views: 1488 - HOW DO YOU KEEP GREAT STAFF? Make them feel special - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Harvey DeutschendorfHOW TO KEEP GREAT STAFF Make them Feel Special The secret to employee retention is not to try and reinvent the wheel, but emulate the practices used by organizations that have been very successful at keeping their staff. Two such organizations are Marriot Hotels and Southwest ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Outsourcing Insight: What is Data? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Alleli AspiliData management has definitely created a huge impact on how businesses operate today. With a wide-scale definition, data has been known to be the most significant part of all business functions being implemented today. Data that later becomes “information” creates knowledge that would flow in a ...
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