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- Measuring is the Beginning and the End for Managing Your Life. - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Gerry McRaeYou can't control what you don't measure. Here's how prudent managers measure events, activities and people for success. In the beginning, they measure situations to determine the planning required for successful outcomes. During and after any actions they measure results and adjust with ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - When You’re Not Born Smart - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2008 from Gerry McRaeSome people are born smart or have been nurtured into being smart. Most of us accept that as a fate which is not available to us so we get on with living our lives using what has been bestowed upon us. You can alter these misfortunes of life by acting and appearing smart. You can apply your ...
Views: 795 - Do You Devote Time to Each Employee? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Gerry McRaeIt's easy for a small business operator to delude herself or himself into thinking she or he devotes attention to each employee. Here is the critical question, "When you give your attention to an employee, does he or she have to share it with the other employees?" Years ago, a youth leader was ...
Views: 1091 - Manage Your Gray Moments - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2005 from Gerry McRaeShort-term memory lapses are a fact of life as we grow older. Would you believe memory loss begins increasing at age 25? For every fact of life there's a management solution! Do you find yourself forgetting such little things as unplugging the iron, leaving groceries or animals in the car, ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Employees Need Some Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Gerry McRaeWould you like to have your employees walk a few miles in your shoes? Looking for a simple way to explain the flow of the revenue and expenses for your business? Want to change the perspective on the gap between wages and amounts charged to customers? Adapt this exercise to your small business ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Chunking the Routine Essentials - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2005 from Gerry McRaeChunking a large project into small parts is a great way to tackle an overwhelming project you keep putting off until a large block of time is available. The problem is - that opportunity seldom presents itself in your busy schedule. Chunking is an effective method for getting these large tasks ...
Views: 1097 - When Is Time Management Not Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2005 from Gerry McRaeA working manager needs more than time management. That old saying, “Dance with the one that brought you to the ball,” came to mind as I received a reality jolt recently. Let me share with you that jolting insight. I was in transition away from managing several groups of technicians and ...
Views: 1000 - Reap Lifestyle Rewards from Improved Time Management - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Gerry McRaeIncrease your motivation to improve your time management. Provide yourself with more time for family, fun and recreation. Transposing your success of managing your business activities over to your non-business life can reap surprising rewards. Someone once said, “kindness will go a long way ...
Views: 943 - Seven Ways to Say, "No!" - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2004 from Gerry McRaeA common remedy for improving your time management is to develop the ability of saying, "NO." Since it is easier to recommend than to do, here are some tips on how to do it. 1. Start with your own attitude. What is your self perception when you say, "NO?" Do you see yourself as a slacker? What ...
Views: 1040(1 vote) - 21 QUESTIONS TO ASSESS YOUR READINESS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2004 from Gerry McRaeHow many of us are guilty of “Putting the cart before the horse?” Much is written on HOW to manage your time (the load in the cart) while little mentions the first step (the horse that pulls the load) of time management, asking WHY before we do the HOW. Millions of people have read Napoleon ...
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