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- Guidelines for Allocating Scarce Resources - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Pat LynchScarce resources are a fact of business life. In the wake of devastating budget cuts, furloughs, and/or layoffs, however, “normal” levels of scarcity have been exacerbated. The question for many organizations has become, “How do we move forward from here most effectively?” When asked to help ...
Views: 1370(3 votes) - Two Traits of a Strong Leader - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Jody WilliamsWhat are some characteristics of leadership? There have been several books written about them and some include passion, intelligence, responsibility, drive, compassion, energy, enthusiasm, charisma, the ability to communicate, etc... I would like to focus on two that I believe are ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Why 44% of Today’s Leaders Are Unhappy With Their Employees’ Performance & their Own Communication Style - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Skip WeismanForty-four percent of business leaders at various levels and a variety of industry categories reported disappointment in the performance results of their employees, in a survey recently conducted by Leadership & Workplace Communication Expert Skip Weisman. In the survey, whose results were ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - The key to motivation most managers get wrong - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Frank O'TooleOne of the key questions asked on any management training course is ‘how do I motivate my staff? All too often managers feel that the only way to motivate staff is through money, nothing can be further from the truth. Using effective feedback skills will definitely help to motivate your staff ...
Views: 1368(3 votes) - What Came First, The Leader or the Follower? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Andrew KotulakIf you gave 100 people equal opportunities such as training, circumstances and money their outcomes would be completely different. 99 would have varying levels of success; Only 1 of these people would become a great leader. So what makes a great leader? Every great leader, no matter how ...
Views: 1368 - 5 Helpful Tips When Hiring Freelance IT Help - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from John ChiltonI recently finished creating my latest website, and since I am a designer, not a coder, I often find the need to seek the services of a freelance IT professional. There are several good sites out there that can easily help you find the help your looking for. There are quality professionals ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why Presenters Won't Use a Micrphone - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gilda BonannoOften, I have seen people refuse to use a microphone when they're presenting, whether at an office meeting, community event or industry conference. Yet, using a microphone correctly can make it easier for the audience to hear you and understand your message - which is the whole point of your ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - Choices Because of Very effective Supplier Relationship Management - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Aiken ReedGetting rid of price point by means competent removing the powerful enterprise's interaction unclean services as well as a middlemen behind raw materials, stuff, and after that provider is known as a function related with supplier relationship management (SRM). A area to streamlining along with ...
Views: 1366 - Creating a mini Sales and Marketing Strategy in Less Than Three Hours - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2007 from Dan CavalliStart by ensuring you have enough information and data available at your fingertips. That's the secret. If you don't have this, refer back to “More Sales and Marketing Ideas in Less Than Ninety Minutes”. Here are the steps to Creating a Sales and Marketing Strategy quickly and effectively: ...
Views: 1366 - How to Save Money on Life Coaching, New Age Resources and More with Social Coupon Sites - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Amy Scott GrantIf you’re unfamiliar with the phrase "social couponing" then you are likely spending more money than necessary on everything from dining out and salon services to amusement parks and household supplies. Coupon usage tends to go up in popularity during slow economic downturns. However, the ...
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Managing interruptions at work. - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Lisa RezacEveryday interruptions at work can cause barriers preventing you from using your time effectively and, ultimately, can be a barrier to a successful work environment. Learning how to deal with interruptions at work can be quite a challenge. I recently read an article that showed ...
Views: 1365 - How to Effectively Delegate - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Michael BeckSuccessful people master delegation, while mediocre performers desperately hang on to tasks which are important but better left to administrative experts. Being clear as to how you’d be more productive if you had the time is key to getting motivated about delegating. You are where you are ...
Views: 1365 - How Good Are You At Managing Up? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanPerhaps you are a high performing individual contributor or maybe you are terrific at inspiring and leading direct reports. But how well do you manage your boss, your boss’s boss or even your peers? Managing up is important because your career success and advancement potential depends on it. ...
Views: 1364 - Tips On How to Increase Profits And Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Ioventures IncThe main objective of every single enterprise is to get profits. Profit is a measurement of whether or not the company is failing or if it is still on track. The purpose of having a business would be to generate profit whilst satisfying buyers with the services offered. What precisely is ...
Views: 1364 - Channel Management Helps Increase The Sales And Profit - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonChannel management is a complicated concept that lots of vendors follow in their bid to raises sales as well as profits. Channel management by itself includes several procedures that should be applied as well as handled very carefully to assist a business acquire optimum benefit of making use of ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - One Simple Tip to Instantly Get the Most from Every Business Meeting - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2015 from Lisa MininniClients are curious about how I manage to get so much done. They ask how I manage my continuously growing business, travel to speak at association summits and free time for the important people in my life. Before you assume I have a magic wand in my back pocket, I have a number of ...
Views: 1363 - ***Cultivating Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOver the last two decades I have consulted to, provided workshops for, and delivered keynote presentations on leadership to a variety of restaurant chains and individual restaurant managers. I continue to be surprised by the general confusion between management and leadership. Managers push, ...
Views: 1362(38 votes) - Executive Teambuilding is Key for Successful Managers - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Alan HuntExecutive team building is not the same as normal team building. This is not always appreciated by those who design executive team building away days. All too often a lot of attention is paid to the location that the executives will go to, the rooms they will occupy and even the food they will ...
Views: 1362 - How to Organize a Successful Event - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Richard CurtainSuccessful events are always well-remembered by its attendees and participants. But awful events are also quite memorable because people have the tendency to remember the flaws more than good parts. If you served low-quality food, people will remember. If the attendees waited too long for the ...
Views: 1360 - Stop Looking at the How - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroIdeas and dreams flow through us naturally, we don't have to do a thing to get great business or personal life ideas. Well, ok, we do have to do something, we have to listen, we have to be aware of our senses and gut feelings. How many times have you stared out to achieve your dream, or ...
Views: 1360(1 vote) - You only have one life to live! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Good Times; Bad Times; You know I had my share...” Led Zeppelin 1968 The above line from Led Zeppelin was written by the famous rockers 42 years ago and yet, it still has meaning today. I am a fan of Led Zeppelin partly because of my age and my love of screaming guitars, but ...
Views: 1360(3 votes) - 7 Secrets to Designing a Simpler Business for Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothI have this phenomenon that has been going around in my head and heart for the last few months. I want my business to be simpler. As may be true for you, I have been through stages in my business where I have been too stressed, too overwhelmed and too exhausted. I was working too hard and ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Team Building in Business - What is a Team? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Kate TammemagiThe 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 ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - Lowering Organizational Boundaries to Improve Communication and Collaboration - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Richard MagidSummary A regional professional services firm was struggling with some of the less positive aspects of rapid business growth. The desire to maintain a “small family firm culture vs. a territorial corporate culture, generational obstacles,, and high turnover were combining to chip away at the ...
Views: 1357 - Stop Planning, Forget The “How”, Just Go For It! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Fabienne FredricksonThe last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about aiming for MUCH bigger in our business, in our life, and in our purpose. We’ve stretched, looked into the fears of dreaming TOO big (is there such a thing?!) and looked at all the other emotions that come up once we’ve actually MADE the decision ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - The new wave - Humanistic Management and why you need to get on board. - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Craig NathansonOur economy needs a boost Take a look around and you will see a lackluster economy in many countries around the world. While some of this does have to do with financial crisis, much more has to do with poor management. People come to work with high expectations. In many workplaces adults are ...
Views: 1357 - ***Change Management Can Lead to Rigidity and Resistance to Change - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Today's successful business leaders will be those who are most flexible of mind. An ability to embrace new ideas, routinely challenge old ones, and live with paradox will be the effective leader's premier trait. . . Leaders will have to guide the ship while simultaneously putting everything up ...
Views: 1353(19 votes) - ***Growing the Leader in Us - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"For what we've discovered, and rediscovered, is that leadership isn't the private reserve of a few charismatic men and women. It's a process ordinary people use when they're bringing forth the best from themselves and others. Liberate the leader in everyone, and extraordinary things happen." — ...
Views: 1353(25 votes) - 6 ways to get your new employee productive, faster - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Simon BennettAttracting, selecting and recruiting new employees can be an expensive and time-consuming process. In the current business climate, the requirement to get them up to full productivity as quickly as possible has never been more important. Here are a few tips to help you get your new hire up ...
Views: 1353 - Hey Management, Get a Life! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Mort TeischThere is a disturbing trend in American business today; non-recognition of what was once normal hours, (i.e. 8 to 4, 9 to 5 etc.) I am constantly bombarded with horror stories at my seminars with employees working a 60, 70 or more hour week. Now come on! I can understand working late hours to ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Change Management - Anatomy of Change - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Bob MaitlandOrganizations need to change frequently. Some of these changes are externally driven by competition, economic considerations, legal changes, etc. Some are driven internally by increased need for efficiency and effectiveness, changes in personnel, new products and services, new technology, ...
Views: 1352(3 votes) - The Secret to Managing New Employees - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Ken SundheimUpon hiring new employees, as a sales manager, marketing manager or business owner, it is imperative that you pick the right people. However, once you proceed with the right person(s), you must lay down a training program that will be conducive to the individual's success. Here are some tips ...
Views: 1352(7 votes) - Answering Service 101: Parameters in Choosing the Best-In-Class Inbound Call Center - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Belinda SummersAnswering service plays a vital role in customer service support. When done properly, real benefits are reaped. This article discusses the critical indicators that must be present in selecting the right and best inbound call center. There is no greater hell than to buy a shoe that does not ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Effects-Based Thinking: Part II - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from James MurphyIn 'Effects-Based Thinking - Part I', the definition of effects-based thinking, or EBT, was established as an approach to strategic planning which contributes to long-lasting organizational impacts. Expanding on this concept, let's look at what the differences between strategic planning with EBT ...
Views: 1351(3 votes) - How Tracking Time Can Change Productivity and Boost Profits - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonIn today’s economy small business owners need solid information on productivity and time spent on revenue-producing tasks. More and more, employers are using tools to boost their profits and raise productivity. Time tracking software is a great asset to assist small business owners in tracking ...
Views: 1346(5 votes) - Leadership Olympics…Can you bring home the Gold? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Karen PhillipsWith all the excitement of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games taking place, I was just wondering…if we held an Olympics for leaders, based on personal characteristics and traits, could you bring home the GOLD? I define a leader as anyone who is in the position to guide, oversee, direct, or ...
Views: 1346(7 votes) - Reading And Journaling: The Keys To Success - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Diane ConklinIf there’s anything you should make time for in your life, its reading and journaling. You can learn a lot from books, whether they’re business books, marketing-related books, biographies, or even fictional stories. In addition to learning from reading, you will more than likely also find ...
Views: 1346(3 votes) - Your Future Depends on Who You Select - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Dan CoughlinNews Flash #1: As the recession recedes, companies will start hiring more employees. News Flash #2: The people you choose to hire will be the single most important factor in the future success of your career. Of all the things you will do at work in the next six months, hiring the right ...
Views: 1345(4 votes) - 6 Questions to Ask Before Making Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“My basic principle is that you don't make decisions because they are cheap; you make them because they're right.” - Theodore Hesburgh Now, more than ever, business owners and leaders are trying to stretch their dollars as they await a reversal in this economic downturn. Weathering these ...
Views: 1344(6 votes) - 7 Quick Tips For Managing Your Friends At The Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Andrew RondeauHave you been promoted recently? Is some of your staff also your friends? Do you know how easy it is to loose all respect when you show favoritism? Managing employees at the workplace can be a challenging process. But what do you do when you are suddenly promoted and some of the employees you ...
Views: 1343 - Building a sum even greater than its parts: Why it’s essential to create a cohesive sales team. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Casey FitzGerald“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success.” Henry Ford, one of the great industrialists of the 20th century, said that about the importance of teamwork and of how it applies to businesses of all sizes. Today’s economy is more diverse and ...
Views: 1343 - Top 5 Tips to Improve CRM User Adoption Rates - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Pushelist MasurovThere are many factors, which makes business the best way to make money. By having some specific skills and capabilities, you can become successful in this field. There are many tips and tricks to make your enterprise function easy. Along with the changing world, many business concepts also have ...
Views: 1343 - The Key To Leadership - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Brian TracyThe Foremost of the Values Winston Churchill once said, "Courage is rightly considered the foremost of the virtues, for upon it all others depend." The systematic development of the deep down quality of unflinching courage is one of the fundamental requirements for leadership in any field. Fear, ...
Views: 1342 - Ease of doing business with fundamental business principals - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Ganesh BabuThe purpose of any organization is to enhance the value to all stakeholders. The stakeholders can be customers, employees, suppliers, financial institutions, Government, and statutory regulation bodies, and so forth Even though the value expectations of each stakeholder are different, it can be ...
Views: 1341 - 8 tips to consider when selling your business - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Andrew RogersonAre you trying to sell your business, and quickly? Check out these tips as they may help you achieve your goal. 1. Have a reasonable listing price. 2. Be prepared to negotiate. 3. Have a folder of information readily available for a qualified buyer. 4. Run the business as usual. 5. Make ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Increasing Your Productivity- How to Get Started - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadThe fact that you are here is a good start. The fact that you are here indicates that there is a search on, from you, to explore and find a way to better yourself and to get better results. My position in this area has always been a two-pronged approach, to start with. Get Control of Your ...
Views: 1340(3 votes) - Public Speaking Lessons From Teaching College History - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoOne of my first jobs after graduate school was as an instructor at a community college. My course load included teaching American History 102 (1865-present) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00-8:50 A.M. It was a required course for most of the 35 students and history was not their major. So ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Taylorism or scientific management in manufacturing firms - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Clara jamesFredrick Taylor was an American mechanical engineer who noticed the mismanagement in industries and manufacturing firms and sought to improve industrial efficiency. In his quest to increase the output of manufacturers and their firms, he coined the word scientific management, which is also ...
Views: 1338 - Work With Part-Time and Nonprofit Suppliers To Reduce Your Investments and Costs - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellIf for no other reason than expanding your business model to include new types of offerings, you will probably add new suppliers from time to time. In addition, sometimes suppliers go out of business or are unwilling to make necessary changes to improve their and your business models. In other ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - WHAT COACH IS BEST FOR YOU? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Peter MackechnieCoaching is now being adopted by far more UK Companies and is one of the most effective ways to develop the ‘business,’ the business leaders and managers. Coaching service provision includes helping businesses to be more creative in their financial management systems, improving poor performance ...
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