by Jim SirbaskuDo you let your employees slack off during the holiday season? This article will provide you with the Top 10 reasons to manage performance year round so that you don’t face the same management problems in the New Year. Whether you’re an executive, a manager or a team leader, the following […]
by Catherine SeeTalk even casually with managers and leaders in almost any type of organisation and theyll tell you that the most challenging (interesting word) aspect of their work is dealing with the human resource and people issues on a day to day basis. The actual technical aspects of management are usually seen as much […]
by Christel LumabasText chatting amenities such as the IRC gained popularity early in the Internets history. During the mid 90s, web based chat and instant messaging appeared and also became a hit among Internet users worldwide. Today, an accepted alternative in face to face meetings has been expanding well and is being used by businessmen […]
by Raymond GrayOne of the many challenges for the executive coaching professional is having the skills to navigate a conversation when it potentially could trigger the client to react in a defensive or aggressive manner. Only the courageous executive coaching practitioner will push the boundaries when the consequences could result in his or her contract […]
by Kate MercerHave you ever noticed that some of the great stuff you want to show up in your business is not easily measured? It’s easy to measure quantities, of money, production, sales calls, numbers of time the phone rings before it’s answered… Because it’s easier, businesses tend to default to measuring and […]
by Linda FeinholzNapoleon Hill and many motivational speakers who followed him speak of the natural and necessary progression from idea to decision to action.
Their list consists of Hunger, Desire, Avoidance, Emergency
In over 20 years of working with growing businesses I’ve found them truly the most frequent triggers for action. I imagine you’re familiar with them […]
by Colleen Kettenhofen“A good example is the best sermon.” –Anonymous
In this difficult economy, leadership excellence is more important than ever. The business environment is more competitive. Employees, business owners, managers and supervisors must perform at top capacity and produce maximum results.
What are the core competencies necessary for being an effective leader? And for keeping […]
by Linda FinkleIf demanding and negative clients are keeping you up at night, it’s time to re-evaluate whether these clients are worth your aggravation. As a service provider, you may be inclined to accept whatever business comes your way. This approach, however, has serious drawbacks. Not only do challenging clients drain your […]
by Shona Garner(A controversial perspective on a key business activity for managers)
‘Tis the season for annual reviews! As end of year looms ever closer, and planning how to ensure hitting targets becomes a top priority, most managers and staff are being asked to also find the time to complete individual performance appraisals.
As a manager, how […]
by Linda FinkleIt seems that when there is a possible problem or issue within a department, our human nature would like to sweep it under the carpet or ignore it, hoping the problem goes away. However, one department that can?t afford to implode is the customer service department. They are the employees who […]
by Christine Casey CooperOne the the many roles of the manager is that of a mentor. He trains the new employee in the many functions of the business, and he idenitifies areas of needed development for all of his subordinates. A good manager can help his employees develop even more by assigning an additional mentor. […]
by Robert Howard-When projects need a strong dose of strategy & direction, leaning solely on requirements just won’t cut it anymore.
If you’ve been a part of any business project during your professional career, you’ve seen the basic formula before: Project teams analyze the current state, identify requirements, and then implement a solution […]
by Mohit BansalSo little time so much to do, a line that sounds all too familiar for almost everyone whether you’re an employee or a housewife. It gives you the feeling to add more hours in the day just so you can accomplish everything. Can time really be managed when you can’t control its movement? […]
by Wayne MessickEffective leadership is the only competitive advantage you’ll ever have that will endure against all others. Are you then an effective, 21st Century leader? What would your people say about your leadership? Would they say that your leadership is the one key element that insures their long term success? And how much of […]
by Steven GrantEvery business needs to be well managed and effective management is the key factor that determines performance of an organization. To improve performance, management consulting is indispensable. In many cases it is challenging for organizations to hire professionals for one time projects and as a result the organizations seek assistance of the management […]
by Linda FeinholzThere are a lot of techniques we can bring into our business from other areas of life. Each has the capacity to significantly shift the way we’ve been approaching business. For instance, once a year, every year, I have a personal day “off” - off from business, off from play, and off from […]
by Bill ThomasDo you even archive your documents, or do they just sit out there in “etherland” on somebody’s hard drive where nobody knows where it is at?
You know your mind is a steel trap, but you’ve seen it get a little rusty when it comes to remembering some of the bizarre things […]
by Christopher Carter‘Employers don’t have a clue about how employees feel.’ This is one of the most interesting findings of the Randstad 2008 World of Work survey of nearly 3,500 employees in the United States. Randstad USA, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, a leading employment services provider, conducts regular research to offer employers insights about workplace […]
by Christine Casey CooperEffective Organizations are Created Through Effective Leadership -
Accountability for winning and losing in sports always falls to the top leadership - the head coach. That’s why he gets fired when the team isn’t successful. Likewise, accountability for company success falls to the top leadership. Leadership will make or break an organization. […]
by Dr. Shailesh ThakerWhen Leadership Skills Training is very significant in the business word, why we have very few efficient business leaders? The answer to question may be, a lot of people split the act of leadership from the leader. They see leadership as something that they work upon rather than as term of who […]