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- Turn Meetings into Victories - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonHow much of your productive work time do you waste in pointless unproductive meetings that seem to meander in a rudderless fashion down a meaningless path of unnecessary blathering and brain numbing pointlessness? These types of meetings are the thief of one of the most valuable tools available ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - Mission Statement Sample – Formal Version - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Derek WhybrowWhat is a Mission Statement? A Mission Statement summarises what the project (company or personal) is trying to achieve. However, many people wont know what it is. It can provide focus in planning and used as an aid to setting goals, objectives and may help decision making. So, how do ...
Views: 916 - 24 Hours In A Day - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Cindy HartmanWe all have the same amount of time in each day – 24 hours; no more and no less. Why is it, then, that some people can get so much more accomplished than others? It’s called Time Management. But it’s not really managing time; it’s managing the activities that take up your time. Small ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Mission Statement Sample – Simple Version - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Derek WhybrowWhat is a Mission Statement? Comments below relate to project management but are equally applicable to business or personal life. The Mission Statement is a summary of what the project (or company etc) is trying to achieve. However, if you ask many people what is the Mission Statement ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Increasing Guidelines For International Supply Chain Management - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Adley PercyRecommendations when it comes to International supply chain management will be about bringing up-to-date in addition to adding to products using adjustments that do not effectively impact the niche move. All of the devices help the administering of products that happen to be spread provided by a ...
Views: 450 - Grow Your Business with Channel Management Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonChannel management has been often used as a good marketing strategy because reaching consumers direct might not always be attainable. Channel partners help producers enter untouched markets as well as get a much better reach in various geographic places. The advantage of utilizing channel ...
Views: 835 - Thirteen Elements of Effective Planning - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from James MurphyAll plans are not good plans. In fact, even good plans can fail. We cannot predict the future – we can only imagine it imperfectly. In our companies and organizations, effective planning is a social activity. Deciding on a strategic planning process as a group, rather than as an individual, ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - Challenges Faced in Channel Management Strategy - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonChannel marketing is now an necessary element of the marketing procedure. In a number of forms of businesses where manufacturers believe getting to a client straightaway might not be the best solution channel marketing is considered the best method to improve sales. Under this method, OEMs ...
Views: 2480(1 vote) - The Consequences of Being Overbooked - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Alan DobzinskiFrom the minute you come in the door, your workday calendar is filled - there are internal meetings, client meetings, project lists and other commitments. One leads right into the next, with no break in between. Sound familiar? You're overbooked! In today's culture, if you're not doing ...
Views: 1077 - How Can I Fight Stress? Plan - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Rick CarterStress is disorganized. It feels focused, unrelenting, and probably targeted right at you. But stress is not a thing. Stress is, in large part, the conflict you feel when your boundaries are being stretched. Stress in the workplace is your boss testing your boundary for autonomy. Or it ...
Views: 3137(2 votes) - Leadership and Marketing - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Karen KleinwortAs a leader, main man, top dog or any other pet name you can think of for yourself when referring to your role as decision maker, there will be times you will be faced with when to refocus, redefine or repurpose the financial resources of your organization depending on the challenges you may be ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Mistakes to avoid in Project Management - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsWhen it comes to managing your projects, you should know that mistakes can and will happen even in the most meticulously-planned ones. It is more important for project managers to understand how team members and they themselves can learn from such mistakes and never repeat them ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - What Accountability Is All About - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Alan DobzinskiPeople often ask me why regularly scheduled accountability meetings are so important. They struggle with the thought of adding one more thing to their crowded schedules. Although the meetings do take time, it's clear that skipping them costs even more because of the extra time needed to hire, ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Austragen von Sportveranstaltungen - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRISport ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil unseres Lebens. In regelmässigen Abständen werden grosse Sportveranstaltungen ausgerichtet und ziehen eine Vielzahl von Fans in ihren Bann. Fieberhaft verfolgen diese die Austragung der Veranstaltung. Verrückt nach Sport, engergiegeladen und leidenschaftlich ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Risk Management for Sales People - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Linda KesterMy friend Ted sells marine forklifts. He and his boss recently went to a marina to close a large transaction. Ted looked around the marina and said to the customer “I’m not going to sell you this lift.” Both Ted’s boss and his customer were stunned. He followed up with “You would really grow ...
Views: 1950 - 5 Steps to Build The Best CRM System - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2011 from Pushelist MasurovWant to corner the market by implementing the best CRM system? Then you are on the right path towards success. Once you choose the right CRM system for your organization, half of your work is done. But make sure to research well on pros and cons of every CRM system, before choosing the one for ...
Views: 1204 - Pipeline reviews: asking tough questions to close more business - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2011 from Colleen FrancisMusic teaches us valuable lessons we can apply to a sales organization. An accomplished musician will tell you that one of the most important skills they need to have in their profession is the ability to listen to the music. It’s not enough to just play your instrument. You need to ...
Views: 742 - Channel Management Marketing Indispensable Part of Channel Marketing - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonIn present day business parlance channel management marketing is a highly effective technique to improve sales as well as business. Manufacturers utilizing the idea of channel management take help of channel partners which basically are merchants or else marketers to get their goods get to the ...
Views: 1634 - Leadership Lessons Learned from My Father - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonNo matter how much individuals like their jobs, they’re entitled to be paid. Years ago the company my father was an executive with was purchased in a hostile takeover. The new owners were unable to deliver the paychecks on payday. Their response was, “They’ll just have to wait ‘til Monday.” “My ...
Views: 2423(2 votes) - Introverts in the Workplace: How They Operate; How They Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonIn modern behavioral terms, “introvert” is used to describe individuals who are most comfortable in the inner life of the mind, come across as more reserved, and are less likely to seek numerous or large interactions. They represent approximately half of the population. In the workplace their ...
Views: 3441(2 votes) - Encouraging and Making Progress - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonDo you have days when you feel like you’re getting nowhere or sense a project will never end? Worked on initiatives where you were only part of the solution and would never see the finished product? Wonder what happened to that suggestion that received such a positive reception and now seems to ...
Views: 1612(2 votes) - Increase Your Productivity by Doing Less - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonWho wouldn’t like to get more done in less time, have excess hours and energy to devote to family, hobbies, and rest? If you looked at the actions and habits of the average worker, you would wonder. We seem to be increasing productivity to levels formerly seen as impossible, lengthening our ...
Views: 1418 - Do Women Lack Ambition? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonHave you recently observed the steam coming out of the ears of a few women over forty? Not sure what’s up and what started it all? Let me clue you in. It’s a reaction to a just published McKinsey & Company report in conjunction (some would say cahoots) with The Wall Street Journal. In the spirit ...
Views: 1849 - Watch, Wait, and Imitate: What I Learned from a Person with Asperger’s - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonDiseases, disorders, and conditions seem to go in and out of public favor. Not so long ago everyone seemed to have dyslexia, and then it was ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder). Charlie Sheehan put mania back on the radar. With the widespread success of the movie “Social Media,” ...
Views: 2721 - Time For A Leadership Ethics Check - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Frank BucaroNow may be the time, in the midst of an economic recovery, that companies stop to take a good hard look at their ethics initiatives. Many companies have started to notice that being ethical and acting ethical is a vital and integral component to business success, especially in this economic ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Channel Data Management for Productive Partner Marketing - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonFor a lot of, partner marketing seem something new as well as different however it is not so as it appears to be. You might evaluate with affiliate marketing somewhat however it functions in distinct way using a much better ring as well as more of a network. In a wider sense of the term, ...
Views: 898 - Why every business is in the business of change management – and how to deal with change - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Chantal CookeWhy every business is in the business of change management – and how to deal with change. Change. If you’re running a business of any size, you’re also in the business of change management. That’s according to productivity specialist Hilary Briggs from R2P Ltd. The following advice ...
Views: 1244 - Top 5 advantages of buying wholesale products from online stores - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Clara jamesThanks to internet for revolutionizing the entire face of social interaction, research and business! All wholesalers now operate an online store, have maintained a complete and comprehensive product catalogue, ensure secure online payment and employ such order placement methods which facilitates ...
Views: 4950 - Recruitment Management Software - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Shikha SingalHiring managers are often found analyzing the cause for their teams not being able to meet hiring targets. They rely on reports created by recruiters to know about hiring metrics, which may or may not be accurate. Many loopholes may exist in your system that might be roadblock for your ...
Views: 1145 - Angeles City Business Directory - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Ronald R.Angeles City is renowned for getting the largest nightlife scene in the Philippines. Nightlife centers around the Balibago district, exactly where the neon-lit Fields Avenue reputedly has the world's largest concentration of go-go bars. Other tourist attractions in Angeles City consist of the ...
Views: 722 - What is a Three-Well Sink? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeMost commercial kitchens have a dishwashing machine that reduces the time it takes to wash, clean, and sanitize dishware, utensils, glassware, etc. However, for those small restaurants, especially the new ones, they make use of a three-well sink. Now, as a kitchen steward, it would be to your ...
Views: 1115 - Briefcase Essentials - Survival Guide for Women in Business - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Gerald LaneAs a woman in the male dominated business world, you may find yourself confronting the realties of discrimination against women that occur every day. While today’s forms of discrimination may be far more subtle than they were in years past, the much mentioned “glass ceiling” still exists and ...
Views: 809 - How To Approach Business Relationships With Constructive Criticism - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from David NourWhen I was just starting out in my career some years ago, after an all-day training program for professional speakers, I approached the main presenter to give her some feedback and advice on her speaking style – constructive criticism that I thought would help her for her next presentation. I ...
Views: 1362 - Women: Are You Using Or Creating Your Time? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Karen KellerTime is defined as the duration of sequential related matters. Huh? Women wear many hats: wife, mother, executive, business owner, entrepreneur, friend, and the list continues. Unfortunately, many women think of time as not being late, watching the clock or feeling stressed for not having ...
Views: 899 - The REAL Time Cost of Skipping Regular Accountability Meetings - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Alan DobzinskiInstead of focusing only on a task - "When will the ABC project be completed?" - an accountable leader also focuses on the person: "How are you doing with the ABC project? What sort of resources do you need? How can I support you?" Do you see the difference? Can you imagine how it feels to ...
Views: 613 - Accountable Leaders Show That They Care - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Alan DobzinskiHospitals and funerals are two places we rarely want to go. Even when we feel genuine love and concern for the person involved or his/her family, we're distracted by how going to those places makes us feel - awkward, afraid for our own health or mortality, guilty, sad or a whole host of other ...
Views: 456 - Where's Your Drawer Money? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Alan DobzinskiMy client Joe is in the real estate business. During one of our meetings, he mentioned that he had some unsold properties "in the drawer," as he called it. "How many unsold properties are you sitting on?" I asked. "Three," he said. "And how much are they worth to you?" I asked. Meaning ...
Views: 437 - Personal Effectiveness, Focussed Questions to Remove Blocks to Action - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Kate TammemagiA key aspect of personal effectiveness is the ability to clear your mind, to remove blocks to clear thinking and begin looking at the problem afresh. Do you ever feel as if you are knocking your head against a brick wall? Are you repeating the same actions and achieving the same negative ...
Views: 843 - Investment Management Training For Fiduciary - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Maxn EiffelInvestment management is the process which is used by investment fiduciary for managing money which is further being used for investments for the economic growth. Investment management training are given to maintain profiles which are managed through sound decisions about security purchases and ...
Views: 808 - Have not visited KinkarSaha.com yet? You just missed a great technical blog - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Jason SpencerMost gadgets blog sites show generic articles which may be good for reading but not best for rethinking any technical innovation. Also web design & development ‘How-to-‘s are almost same in all the review sites. Here is a technical blog that is surely going to change your perception about ...
Views: 1225 - Recommended Reading for a New Manager - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Amy Korn-ReavisI believe that all great leaders are constantly learning and growing. I also believe that there are two great ways to do this. Read and Listen. I read every night as part of my night time ritual. I also attempt to listen to books on tape whenever I can. This is what shapes me as a leader and as ...
Views: 1367 - Areas of Business Management - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIIn order to stay in business a company must be profitable and liquid. To do so, it needs to provide sufficient value to its customers so that the revenues exceed the total costs. The main role of business managers is to address and solve any problem that confronts company’s efforts to create ...
Views: 567 - Advantages of internal audit to a wholesale business - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Clara jamesInternal auditing is an independent consulting activity basically aimed at improving and adding value to a company’s operations. It can be of great assistance for wholesalers as it helps them better assess their businesses. There are simply innumerable benefits and advantages of internal ...
Views: 991 - 60 Ways to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Pat MussieuxAre you feeling stuck when it comes to growing your business? Were you feeling frustrated with a lack of revenue and cash flow this summer? I like to keep things simple so here are 60 ways that you can grow your business before Christmas – it’s not complicated but it does take action. You may ...
Views: 1278 - A Happy Customer Service Story - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Heidi McCarthyWhen I say restaurants and great customer service – I’ll bet your first thought wasn’t of a fast food restaurant, but I had an experience recently that changed that attitude for me. Kyle and I were driving to Phoenix. We were picking my sister up at the airport, and then going out to dinner. ...
Views: 1722 - 7 Tips to Prepare for the New NLRB - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Pat LynchIn the face of the power vested in the five-member National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to effect substantive changes in laws that cover non-union as well as union workplaces, many employers may fear they will lose their autonomy in managing their organizations. While there is little or nothing ...
Views: 777 - What You Don’t Know about the NLRB Could Hurt You and Your Employees - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Pat LynchIt is safe to say that relatively few employers and even fewer employees can accurately identify the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and describe its role. Yet this five-member panel is about to transform the nature of the workplace. Here are seven things employers and employees need to ...
Views: 959 - Presentation Tips for Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Joe BennetAs a leader, you will be called upon to give presentations to your employees, outside stakeholders, or perhaps even the general public. Although the thought of public speaking might make you nervous, one of the best leadership skills you can develop is the ability to give an effective ...
Views: 815(1 vote) - Mobile marketing white label - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Adelwolf MccurdyMobile Marketing White Label Software can be used by a marketing agency that runs numerous campaigns for multiple clients. This software allows a Multichannel Marketing Platform. You can handle a single integrated database that combines the power of SMS mobile texting, Instant Messaging, E-mail, ...
Views: 595 - Effects-Based Thinking Part III - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from James MurphyIn Part I of this series, I introduced the concept that, from the perspective of complexity, everything exists within a system. In Part II, I outlined a three-tiered framework of effects-based thinking (EBT) and planning that is critical to understanding how change propagates throughout these ...
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