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- The Top 10 Keys to Crafting a Compelling Mission Statement - by Most individual or corporate mission statements contain industry buzzwords, are so complex that no one can recite them, and do nothing to inspire. The more elaborate it is, the less likely it is understood and remembered. Having a clear and concise mission statement for yourself and your Company ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - Getting Clever Together: Building Team Collaboration - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from stephen jamesIndividually we humans are the smartest creatures on earth. Or at least we like to think so. You notice I said individually. However, sometimes when working together we produce far-from-perfect results. Throughout history, we have pulled off amazing feats as a result of our ability to ...
Views: 2180 - Flawless Execution: Bridging the Continuous Improvement Gap - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from James MurphyCreated in the 1980s by Motorola and popularized in the '90s at GE, Six Sigma has been shown to improve processes and reduce error rates, but does it still stand up to today's fast-paced, hostile business environment? In comparison, Flawless Execution, a continuous improvement process perfected ...
Views: 2173 - Dealing With Unacceptable Behaviour - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Gina GardinerI spoke with a client this evening who was feeling tired and under pressure. It soon became clear that the problem was being caused by one or two members of staff who she said were “dragging me down.” After further investigation, it appeared that at the heart of the matter both people were ...
Views: 2172 - Leadership with a Big L - 4 Keys to Leading When it is Your “Job” - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipLeadership with a big L is the kind of leadership that comes with a title: Manager, Vice President, Director, CEO etc. It is when you are responsible for a group of people and providing direction to a predetermined result in a business, church, school or family. I’m going to share 4 keys that ...
Views: 2169(7 votes) - Three Essential Qualities of a Great Supervisor - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Jane CranstonWe’ve all had our share of poor or mediocre bosses, but what qualities do most great supervisors seem to have? I would argue three of the essentials are transparency, flexibility, and leadership. Here’s what they look like in action. Transparency: A tremendous amount of workplace time is ...
Views: 2160 - Becoming A Professional Organizer Review - Easiest Way to Starting Your Own Professional Organizing Business - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from michael reviewProfessional organizers assistance business and residential clients wipe out clutter and organize ones own time, events, space, finances or projects. Professional organizers have been with great demand from customers lately. People have extremely little while to get everything accomplished, ...
Views: 2154 - Japanese Kei Tora - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Justin DavisAmericans have always had a special interest in the Japanese mini trucks. These specifically designed trucks are commonly referred to as “kei” (light weight), “kei tora” (a variation of “kei truck”), and micro trucks. These aren't only tough, reliable, and versatile, but also are very efficient ...
Views: 2139 - On Leadership By Allan Leighton - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Andrew RondeauI totally believe if you want to improve a certain skill then you should model yourself on someone who already has had success in that skill. I am a huge lover of self-development especially management and leadership, and a few months ago I became aware of a book by a guy called Allan Leighton. ...
Views: 2125 - Three Steps to Kick the Recession Blues - Life coaching classes - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Matthew FerryAs a life coach who has had more than 8300 over the last 16 years, I can tell you with certainty that three simple shifts in your point of view will cure your recession blues, lift your spirits and get you back on the road to a personal recession recovery plan. The first shift is towards ...
Views: 2123(6 votes) - How can I effectively improve the performance of others - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Frank O'TooleHow frustrating, here you are managing a team of people and yet you are still being held back from achieving your goals. On management training courses all over the country trainers are asked 'how can I deal with poor performance?' Well the truth is it is not all that difficult, probably the ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - Opportunity and Innovation - The Power of Weird Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Geoff Ficke“The Big Idea” that will make an entrepreneur successful is not obtainable by filling in the blanks on a magic invention template. Where do ‘The Big Ideas” come from? Why are some people able to develop exciting concepts and others, though constantly scheming, achieve nothing of value? How do ...
Views: 2109(2 votes) - Time management techniques for increasing workplace productivity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Rick CarterIncreasing workplace productivity is easily defined: getting more work done in less time. Now, unless you have developed some kind of machine that slows down time or allows you to stop time while you do work, you are going to have to become more efficient in one of those two areas. This ...
Views: 2105 - Training Nonprofit Board Members to Read and Understand Financial Reports - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Sharon MikrutOne of the items board members are responsible for is to monitor the financial situation of the organization. As such, board members should be familiar with the types of financial reports the organization uses to demonstrate its financial standing. This article identifies the types of financial ...
Views: 2105 - People Don’t Do Dumb Things on Purpose: Effective Leaders Assume Positive Intent - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Jeb BlountDuring seminars when I teach leaders the principle that “People don’t do dumb things on purpose.” invariably some joker will say, “Looks like you haven’t met my people.” You may be thinking the same thing because like me, you’ve observed people do some really dumb things. What is important ...
Views: 2104(1 vote) - The Efficiency Curve - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVThe more you discipline yourself to working non-stop on a single task, the more you move down the “Efficiency Curve.” The more you discipline yourself to working non-stop on a single task, the more you move down the "Efficiency Curve." You get more and more high quality work done in less and ...
Views: 2103(1 vote) - How To Choose Right Agency To Buy Real Degree - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Horihor HoronWould you like to buy a car without making an intensive research? Obviously you wouldn’t prefer to buy any of the cars available in the market without making an intensive study. You would like to compare among different cars, manufactured by different companies, different features of different ...
Views: 2102 - Why Managing Time Sometimes Fails? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Pierre Ah-FatWhy Managing Time Sometimes Fails? By Pierre Ah-Fat ‘If you control your time, you control your life’ Alan Laiken (1973) ‘Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.’ (Mother Teresa) ‘You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you ...
Views: 2098(6 votes) - The Priceless Gift - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Brian TracyOnly a few people have it. More than half the population would like to get it. The future of America depends on it. This priceless gift is the ability to create good paying jobs. It’s rare and fragile. It’s fleeting and precious. It’s the foundation of our economy and our only ...
Views: 2091 - Are You Ready to Outsource? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2014 from Alleli AspiliWho doesn’t know about the idea of outsourcing? Well, to at least serve those who are new to the business world, outsourcing is the contracting out of a business process to a third-party. It includes both foreign and domestic contracting and is sometimes led to offshoring or relocating a ...
Views: 2090 - Top Mistakes of Leadership...Leader, Greeder or Bleeder(breakers) - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2012 from Tony DovaleWe recently completed a Real team building exercise with some highly “intelligent” people. I assume “highly” as they “teach” others… nevertheless, we had a really good fun Appreciative team building event they were very “cerebral” people. Feedback from the participants and observations ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - What causes management problems at work? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat causes management problems at work? Anything but a system Many management systems are anything but a system. These organizations are a collection of people, habits, different behaviors and expectations. Management is driven largely by external behavior (The bigger boss) and ...
Views: 2074(1 vote) - How to Tell When Someone is Lying - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ray GraggLying is stressful for the liar due to the individual’s need to monitor 1) their story, 2) eye contact, 3) facial expression, 4) tone of voice, 5) body position and movements, and 6) general attitude all at the same time. This multitasking makes it extremely difficult for anyone to keep track of ...
Views: 2067(9 votes) - Leadership in the Workplace: Creating a New Vision for Others - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Marlene ChismStrong leadership in the workplace often means helping your employees create a vision for themselves, which in turn will increase cooperation and teamwork. Each year I set goals and intentions. This year one of my intentions was "Give me the eyes to see."I know that what I see with my physical ...
Views: 2064 - Business Leadership: Gaining Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Willie HortonOne of the most important elements of ongoing business success is gaining and maintaining competitive advantage. Lots of businesses talk about it, lots of businesses strive for it, but very few businesses really understand it. Put simply, competitive advantage means being different – not just ...
Views: 2063(18 votes) - How to Become Successful in Retail Management - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from David AlexanderRetail Management is a dynamic field and offers lucrative opportunities to those who are willing to study for it and learn the ropes. What makes it more exciting is that you don’t need to finish a college degree to get started or become a successful retail manager. A short online course which ...
Views: 2063(2 votes) - Developing Your Innovative Thinking Skills - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Barry Robertsby Barry Roberts During last night's State of the Union Address, President Obama said, "Innovation doesn't just change our lives, it is how we make our living." Innovation in today's marketplace is vital for success. This is something I believe in, something I teach and speak about. With ...
Views: 2057(2 votes) - What Are the Important Responsibilities Of A Production Manager? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Amy DyslexRole and Functions of a Production Manager The job responsibilities of a production manager entail planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes. A production manager ensures that goods and services are produced efficiently, as well as that the correct amount is produced at ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - Humour at workplace - A Quest - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2004 from Madan TripathyHumour at workplace - A Quest Madan Mohan Tripathy It happened about 30 years back when I was a school going kid. On a visit to my maternal uncle, an agriculturist, in a remote village, during winter, I became interested to get a firsthand experience of rice harvesting. I accompanied his ...
Views: 2052 - The Top Ten Ways to Reduce Time Spent on Email and Reclaim Your Productivity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Marsha EganThere’s no arguing that email use is on the rise. Every day, people tell me how overwhelming it is to address their email backlog and how just opening up their inbox stresses them out. To help remedy this crisis, here are ten surefire ways to manage your outgoing email to reduce the number of ...
Views: 2051 - How to Get More Sales Leads From Information Technology - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Phillip MckenzieIf there is one thing that you as an entrepreneur might be thankful about information technology in general is its ability to solve many of our society’s problems. Of course, there is always that one issue where we have to deal with: it also creates additional problems. What implications does ...
Views: 2049 - Hiring Sales Reps? Use a Strong Third-Party Recruiter - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeAt AACC, I had the pleasure of a long conversation with a national sales manager of a $30M company (10 sales reps and 10 technical support folks) where I discovered his opinion that “sales reps these days just aren’t as strong as they used to be.” I said, “Really? I’ve found that sales reps ...
Views: 2048 - Are You Ignoring Messages? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Lisa MininniIn its simplest form, communication in business is conveying a message through a channel. It can link ideas and things and is a mechanism for connectivity and interaction. Communication is expressed in words, pictures, gestures, signals, and colors. In its most basic context, there is a ...
Views: 2047(9 votes) - Strategic Planning - What It Is & Why It Is Important - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Sharon MikrutStrategic planning is critical to a nonprofit organization's future direction and survival. As such, it is important to understand what strategic planning is and why it is so important. This article provides a definition of strategic planning and why it is important to nonprofit ...
Views: 2046(5 votes) - Over-emphasis on Reward and Punishment - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Craig NathansonEmployee recognition Does this sound familiar? It’s a Friday and another day at the office. Today is employee recognition day. As usual once a month the department manager gathers the whole group for a one hour meeting. Employees come to the faceless conference room and await the monthly ...
Views: 2039(1 vote) - Stress As Self Discovery - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Rick CarterLife is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through. Where people fail is that wish to elect a state and remain there. This is a kind of death. – Anais Nin. Stress is often thought of something that must be endured, as something that annoys you and vexes you until it ...
Views: 2026 - 13 Keys to Leading Highly Effective Meetings - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Bruce HonigIt is widely accepted that the worst time waster in business today is that ubiquitous meeting. We all know that if the meeting was productive that the time spent would be worthwhile. But typically that is not the case. Most meetings leaders are not schooled to lead meetings. What follows ...
Views: 2025(3 votes) - Developing People - An Essential Management Skill - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Chris GentDeveloping people is one of the important ways in which managers add value, but the process must be focused. Specifically, what combination of skills and experience does your operation need to fulfil its objectives? By now you’ll have a clear picture of your objectives and the job ...
Views: 2016 - The Language of Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Terry MurrayI recently had the opportunity to spend several hours working with professional horse trainer Dee Janelle and it reminded me of the powerful lessons in leadership and communication horses offer us if we take the time to listen and truly connect. Working with horses is a lifelong journey of ...
Views: 2016(4 votes) - Increase Your Office Efficiency and Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui for Your Office Your office is the place where you get your work done, where you do your business and where you need to be productive. But when your Feng Shui isn’t balanced, then you might be setting yourself up for disaster – or at least inefficiency. If you find that your ...
Views: 2015 - Three Mistakes to Avoid in Relation to Strategic Planning - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sharon MikrutThere are three mistakes that an organization should avoid in relation to the strategic planning process. This article describes what these three mistakes are and what you should do in order to ensure you will avoid them. The first mistake to avoid in relation to strategic planning is not ...
Views: 2011(1 vote) - If You Can FAKE a Smile for 17-Second... - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Hal WechslerIf You Can Fake a Smile For 17 Seconds, You Control How You Feel • 1. “It’s not what we don’t-know that does us in. It is what we ‘do’ know, that isn’t so, like facts, rules & principles.” • 2. If we all knew everything about “smiling & laughing”, why would the University of Kansas ...
Views: 2009(1 vote) - Training Your Leaders to Reach Out to Their Teams - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Diane SmithIn this modern age, when we can reach out and touch someone via Skype - seeing them, as well as hearing them, earn a graduate degree without ever setting foot in a classroom, and take online "virtual tours" of homes instead of driving around with a realtor, it's easy to understand why webinars, ...
Views: 2008 - Building Better Teams - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Craig NathansonWhy many teams don’t work well together Have you ever wondered why the team that you were on didn’t work very well together? Many teams originally were set up to fail. In sports, you build teams from individuals with best achievements. In business, we hear many times, the sports analogy ...
Views: 2005(3 votes) - Stop Managing And Start Leading - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim ClemmerAsk any group of managers if they view themselves as an elite within their organization and you can be sure they will deny it. You'll hear comments such as: "I have an open-door policy" and "I take pride in always being accessible and approachable." And in most cases, these managers will ...
Views: 2003(4 votes) - What You Need to Know About Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary Since the inception of business, organizations have searched for clues to help identify and select successful leaders. They have searched for men and women of vision with that rare combination of traits that help them serve as motivator, business driver, and authority figure. ...
Views: 1999(4 votes) - Definition of a Strategy: Understanding the Fundamentals of Successful Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sherrin Ross IngramHave you ever noticed how the question of "What is a strategy?" rarely comes up in the context of strategic planning? The word strategy is frequently used with the assumption that anyone involved in developing strategies knows exactly what a strategy is. It has been my experience that such an ...
Views: 1996(3 votes) - Pillars Of Teamwork - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaSome companies and athletic teams use the words teamwork or team to describe how their organization works. That's extremely important. Some don't mention teamwork or team. These organizations are the ones that experience stagnation. My research indicates while many companies and athletic ...
Views: 1996 - 96 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Adrienne MarksThese are just some ideas to change your life short-term, long term, to make you feel better, give you more energy, to give you a healthy mind and body. Try 1, 2, 5, 10, 15 – all or some of them - life is not meant for playing small play the best you can each and every day ……. 1. If you ...
Views: 1993 - The Power of Sincere Recognition - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Julia Hill-NicholsIn today’s modern business world, I am consistently asked for new ways to motivate employees that will not cost the organization in additional expenses. While we all know that money talks, it is interesting to dig deeper and determine money is not always the answer when motivating your ...
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