Make Them GLAD Youre Their Boss
Criticism has the power to do good when there is something that must be destroyed, dissolved or reduced, but it is capable only of harm when there is something to be built. --Carl JungPeople won't leave if they're glad you're their boss. They will want to stay with a boss... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Finding The Perfect Balance
This article relates to the Work/Life Balance competency, which investigates how your staff feels with regard to the balance between work and personal life. It explores issues such as priority of family and hours on the job, also covered in this competency. Organizations that enjoy a high satisfaction level in... Read More
Dont Let Your Measurements Mislead You
Don't Let Your Measurements Mislead You There aren't too many words that can strike as much fear and loathing into the hearts of your internal customers, and sometimes your own employees as the words "Operational Measurements". Operational Measurements often get a bad rap because of their... Read More
Five Ways to Influence Change in Others
Because of my work as a consultant, trainer and coach I deal with change and people's reactions to it all the time. When a Client decides to work with us, they are recognizing that some sort of change is needed. After all, if they want more effective teams, better Customer... Read More
Cross Cultural Solutions for International Business
Globalisation, the expansion of intercontinental trade, technological advances and the increase in the number of companies dealing on the international stage have brought about a dramatic change in the frequency, context and means by which people from different cultural backgrounds interact.Cross cultural solutions to international business demands are increasingly being... Read More
Leadership Styles - the Ten Top Qualities the Best Leaders Show
Top leaders...Are Visionary Top leaders have a very clear understanding of where the organisation is going and a clear strategy for getting there.Communicate Really Well Great leaders ensure that their message gets across to all in the organisation - clearly.Are 'People' people Having a love for people helps these top... Read More
Encouraging Behavior That Gets Results
You're the boss, and you have every reason to feel good about your organization.You've built a great team.You've put strong players in every spot.You have clearly defined procedures for every part of the business.You have incentive, safety recognition, and bonus programs.But something doesn't seem quite right.Somehow, there seems to be... Read More
How To Decrease Downtime and Increase Productivity
All maintenance activities of the workforce must be documented, this includes breakdown repairs, callouts, preventive maintenance, replacement maintenance, overhauls, and Testing & Inspection work. Maintenance work by production line employees must be included, whether or not the employee is listed as in maintenance. These activities can then be mined for... Read More
The Ins and Outs of Internal and External Relations
INTERNAL PUBLIC RELATIONS: Never overlook an opportunity to do internal public relations about your department and its offerings. A training department must, first and foremost, be visible in the organization it serves. Larry Lottier, Manager, Education of Dana Corporation publishes a training department course catalog with faculty, course listings and... Read More
Innovation Management: Radical Innovation
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.There are other useful definitions in this field, for example, creativity can be defined as consisting of a number of ideas, a number of diverse ideas and a number of... Read More
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Your Appraisal System Can Be Better ? Overcome These Nine Serious Failings
This article is directed at senior managers. As a senior... Read More
Business Innovation ? the Value of Work Processes
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Demise of the Lone Ranger Manager: A Lesson in Management Communication Style
When executives see themselves as solely responsible for the overall... Read More
Take Control of Your Paper in 3 Easy Steps
Do you have piles of paper on your desk. Many... Read More
How To Decrease Profits Without Really Trying
Hurting your sales efforts can be accomplished easily with the... Read More
Before You Head Off, Make Sure You Know Where You Are Going - The Importance of Clear Objectives.
The title of this article sounds like simple advice, but... Read More
Why Businesses Fail - And What You Can Do About It!
Have you unintentionally set your business up for failure?No one... Read More
The Truth About Performance Reviews
Now that it is January, many of you are putting... Read More
Knowledge Management: More Than Just Know-how!
People sometimes interchange the terms "know-how" and "knowledge", but there's... Read More
Loyalty, Motivation And Work-Life Balance
Managers who aren't loyal to their people can't expect loyalty... Read More
Managing People - No More Mr Tough Guy
I believe the media and our culture sends the wrong... Read More
You Get the Behavior You Reward
On consulting assignments, here are some of the questions I... Read More
Internal Communication: 12 Essential Elements
There are 12 essential elements of a successful internal communications... Read More
You Cant Not Communicate
Most of us would like to be better communicators. As... Read More
ISO 9001 What Records Does My Business Need To Keep?
Which documents must I keep for ISO 9001?In addition to... Read More
Controlling Your Cash Flow
IntroductionAre you looking for a way to gain control of... Read More
Innovation, Idea Selection, Valuation
There is no sure fire route to commercial success, but... Read More
How to Build Your Business and Still Take Time Off
We all know people who are like human dynamos. They... Read More
Project Management - The Traveling Product Manager
Various studies ? and common sense ? indicate that involving... Read More
Character: Is It Necessary In Leadership? (Part One)
We know character when we see it, but what exactly... Read More
Delegation: When to Delegate, Who to Delegate to
There are some very simple guides for delegation.Most people delegate... Read More
The Seven Cs: Partnership Danger Signs - Communication Breakdown
An ongoing series of articles exploring the seven critical areas... Read More
Recruitment - What Youre Really, Really Looking For
Imagine that you're a sports coach and you need a... Read More
Keeping and Motivating the Best Employees
Keeping and Motivating the Best Employees ... Read More
Organizational Techniques - Tickler and Chron File
One of the biggest problems we encounter in our consulting... Read More
Managing People - Why Is It So Difficult?
Managing, supervising, being a team leader is the hardest job... Read More
How To Learn Great Management from Our Kids
Learning comes from many places. And one of the most... Read More
Give Yourself a Boss Day Gift, Part 2: Are You the Position or the Person?
Are you the position or the person?Bosses can lose their... Read More
Your Company Without Training - Any Questions?
Okay, be honest!Are you guilty of sticking in a few... Read More
Avoid Outsourcing Pitfalls in the Injection Molds and Stamping Dies Markets
When looking to outsource overseas for Plastic Injection Molds or... Read More
The Most Important Thing Youll Ever Do
The wellspring of confidence is belief. When you believe in... Read More
Use QA As Your First Step To Outsourcing
Quality Assurance, or QA, is often given short shrift in... Read More
Humor in Business
With the advancement of computer simulators, anybody can repeat all... Read More
Bolster Credibility with Investors--Avoid These Phrases in Your Business Plan
Remember Papa John's commercial on TV with the slogan "Better... Read More
ISO 9001 the Process Approach to Quality Assurance
What is the Process Approach to Quality?The ISO 9001 2000... Read More
Creating Advisory Boards
There is no substitute for soliciting the opinions of the... Read More
Implementing Change
There are different reactions that individuals experience during time of... Read More
How Bad Communication Can Hold You Back and How to Break Free of It
The reason jobs are often not done right and employees... Read More
Want to Manage Your Time? Get Real!
You know the drill - the ridiculous deadlines, the relentless... Read More
Five Strategies for Profitable Services Growth
In today's era of Professional and IT Services competition and... Read More
Twitch Speed: Reaching Younger Workers Who Think Differently
Every parent, educator, and manager knows that "Nintendo children"--those born... Read More
Assertive Communication - 6 Tips For Effective Use
What IS assertive communication? Assertive communication is the... Read More
Project Management - The Traveling Product Manager
Various studies ? and common sense ? indicate that involving... Read More
Test Your Hiring IQ
The purpose of any selection process is to discriminate (albeit... Read More
Getting Information From Prospects
You're at a networking function and you've made that all-important... Read More
How to Delegate More Effectively
Do this simple excercise, and transform your life.First, Make a... Read More
Budgets!
Budgets! There I've said it. For some the most hated... Read More
Does Your Management Style Remind People Of Something They Read In Dilbert?
With thanks to Jeff Foxworthy, the comedian who does the... Read More
The Challenges of Human Resource Management
IntroductionThe role of the Human Resource Manager is evolving with... Read More
How to Make the Best of it - Take Your Weather with You
I once worked in a place where there were three... Read More
Five Days to More Effective Inventory Management
The litany of headaches related to the implementation and on-going... Read More
Credibility - A Golden Key to Becoming More Influential
You have been named a new leader in your organization,... Read More
Deciding What to Delegate
DECIDING WHAT TO DELEGATE: Once the benefits of delegation are... Read More
Status Quo Pep Talks That Can Threaten Your Leadership
Organizations live and die by results. Yet most organizations get... Read More
Motor Vehicle Policy and Your Employee Risks
It is becoming more common for employers to require employees... Read More
What to do When You receive a Bad Check
As a small business operator, personal checks may be one... Read More
Business & Family Safety and Health Rating
For good reason, practically every endeavor in life is rated.... Read More
Riding the Waves to Success
Last week I was confused and frustrated about a few... Read More
Creativity and Innovation Management: The Creative State
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More
Smart Hiring: What Makes the Right Employee?
Good hires do not happen by accident or luck. In... Read More
The 70% Solution: Practical Testing and Version Control
"What do you mean you need to push back the... Read More
To Meet or Not to Meet - What are the Questions?
Meetings can be a total waste of time or a... Read More
3 Simple Things the Best Managers Do - And You Can Too!
If it's so simple, why don't managers all over the... Read More
Leadership: Stoking The Success Train
Everyone wants to succeed yet everyone has a different perception... Read More
Get More Impact From Your Annual Conference
How can you get more attention for your conference and... Read More
Top Ten Tips for Outstanding Customer Service
Remember the 80:20 rule? You may not get everything perfectly... Read More
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