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- Reach 100% of employees during times of change - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2015 from Mari PatEvery organization goes through change. Perhaps yours is: Emerging from a merger or acquisition Recovering from a crisis Preparing to enter a new market or re-branding Whatever the change, it is essential not only to manage the immediate logistics and requirements inherent in that ...
Views: 1000 - Why Should You Have A Business Plan? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from pardeep batraAre you planning to start a new business? Or are you considering expanding your current business and require a bank loan or investment from outsiders? If you are going to look for an investment of capital it is quite likely that you will be required to have a business plan. If you are ...
Views: 1000 - The Power of Influence In Business Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from David NourWhen you establish business relationships, do you recognize the power of influence? An example of how we influence or persuade others and negotiate with one another can be found in financial transactions. At the Center for the Study of the Brain, Mind, and Behavior at Princeton University, Dr. ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - DELEGATION: The Vital Role of Systems in Delegation - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Hugh StewartDELEGATION: The Vital Role of Systems in Delegation Posted by Hugh on January 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment Some entrepreneurs struggle with delegation because they have become accustomed to doing almost everything themselves, and some because they do not have a clear enough idea of exactly ...
Views: 998(4 votes) - Event Management -We are ready to take the Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from amit kumarEvent management is essentially an amalgamation between the project management and marketing. The event marketing and management company has multiple roles to play and almost every role is directly or indirectly related to the event marketing. Events, irrespective of whether they are corporate ...
Views: 998(2 votes) - How to Create a 20/20 Business Vision and Why it Matters - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Roxanne EmmerichAt some point in his or her career, every politician gets tarred with a catch phrase--and usually not a flattering one. George Bush, Sr. is stuck with two. There was "Read my lips, no new taxes," of course. But only slightly less unfortunate was his dismissal of what he called, "The 'vision ...
Views: 998(3 votes) - 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: 997 - Protection from Dangerous Goods through Hazardous Materials Management - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Tory BlackToday our planet is facing many serious problems and one of the major problems is increasing population. Increase in population increases the number of mouths to feed and therefore, there is a need to increase food production. One thing that has led to increase in food production is the use of ...
Views: 996 - Are You Wasting Your Money on Diversity Training? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from simma liebermanIf you are planning to spend money on diversity training, WAIT! You may be wasting your money if you haven’t done any foundation building. If diversity and inclusion are not first integrated into your business strategy, very little will change just by holding one or two day training classes. ...
Views: 995 - Customer Service – Creating RAVING Fans - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2018 from Michelle SpaldingWhen I say the words “customer service” a wide variety of ideas pop into one’s head. Perhaps an example of an interaction with a sales clerk that was pleasant and made you really want to go back to the store again. Or another experience, like the one I had with the cable company that didn’t go ...
Views: 995 - Evolution of Technology in the Banking sector - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2019 from Kanchan ATransferAct 1978, USA and Data Protection Act 1984, UK. - Introduction of ‘Clearing Bank’ concept for decentralised cheque processing. - Large scale induction of computers and communication technology in service branches - Promotion of a card culture, as well as enhanced training ...
Views: 995 - Who Else Wants Career Success? Follow This Proven Method - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Andrew RondeauSometimes It’s Not What You Know But Who You Know That Matters The difference between 'getting by' at work and having a successful career is not solely dependent on technical skills or knowledge. We all know colleagues who have strong 'people skills' and not the strongest technical ...
Views: 995 - Whose Goals Are They, Anyway? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Alan DobzinskiShould the managing partner, CEO or leader set goals for the people on his or her team? Or should team members set their own goals? Your answer could tell me a lot about your leadership style. I could probably accurately predict how people respond to you, and even how accountable they ...
Views: 995 - Tips to Make Customer Management an Easy Process - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Pushelist MasurovThe competition among business organizations is extremely high these days. So, no business can survive in today’s market without achieving the customer satisfaction, no matter what kind of business you are into. You need to keep coming up with new strategies to improve the customer satisfaction ...
Views: 994 - How to Solve Your Team Created Problems - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Kate TammemagiThe immediate symptoms that of difficulties within teams are easily observed. The results of an ineffective team are all too apparent, poor performance, unhappy Customers and poor relationships with other departments. A manager or owner will often make the mistake of working on the surface ...
Views: 993 - If Your Employees Were All Taking Two-Hour Lunches, Wouldn’t You Address It? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Marsha EganIn these trying economic times, we are all looking for opportunities to save costs and increase productivity. Businesses have a huge opportunity to increase productivity staring them in the face that unfortunately has gone virtually undetected. What is that opportunity? The reclaimed ...
Views: 993 - Partner Portal and Effective Channel Communications Strategies - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonPrior to developing channel communications strategies, it is crucial to pay special heed to the existing standard operating procedures for proper channel management and designing effective channel procedures. What is more important is to figure out the right partner portal that can be used in ...
Views: 993(2 votes) - Performance Management Systems for precise employee appraisals - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from BullsEye EvaluationEmployee Evaluation or Performance Appraisal of the employees plays a very crucial role in the success of an organization. Properly carried out employees work evaluations can lower the distracting factors and encourage trust within the organization and its employees. These feedbacks help in the ...
Views: 993 - Five Reasons to Give Up on Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Jeannine ClontzGiving up sounds so negative. But can you make room for the possibility that you can release your goals without being a failure? Yes, you can! Sometimes the goals themselves are unreachable, for reasons outside your control. Don't continue to try and achieve a goal that will only serve to create ...
Views: 992 - Leaders Are Not Born, They Are Developed - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Per-Erik OlsenOne of my favorite quotes is from a famous American football coach, Vince Lombardi. He lived between 1913 and 1970 and produced many great quotes that are now classics. Most of them are related to Teamwork. The quote I am talking about is one really famous. You can see it all over the ...
Views: 992 - Important Aspects of Partner Portal - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonGiving simply a website or even web software to your dealers won't help. In case your channel partners do not get the answer simple to use or even efficient enough they will find it hard to work with you. Rather than coming and complaining you regarding your awkward systems as well as difficult ...
Views: 989 - Is Your Business Protected From Fraud? - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Chad BordeauxCan your business survive a $200,000 embezzlement or other fraud scheme? What if that scheme was spread out over 10 or 15 years? Would you notice? Denise, a $35K a year bookkeeper, for a small trucking company in Alabama is facing several years in prison for embezzling over $550,000 from the ...
Views: 989 - Teams: More than just Workmates: 8 Key Thoughts for Successful Implementation - by Self-directed work teams were so effective at Procter & Gamble in the 1960's that they were considered a trade secret for many years. Today, companies around the world have discovered how powerful teamwork can be in terms of increased productivity, responsiveness to customers, agility in ...
Views: 989 - Recruit Owners Not Employees - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Michael BeckThe three top issues that I seem to work with my executive clients on are Effective Recruiting, Maximizing Production and Time Management. Today I’d like to share some thoughts on how to better identify candidates that are more likely to succeed in our business. Have you ever brought someone ...
Views: 987 - Have You Uncovered Your Theme For 2013? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Alan DobzinskiAs we enter into the new year it's an excellent time to reflect on where you've been and where you're going. I recently went through this process with two different firms when I facilitated their offsite retreats. They had both asked me to help them create a theme for this year. For one of ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - Manager's Corner - Training Successors Without Hurt Feelings - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Liz WeberA manager recently asked me, "My back-up person is incredible. When she retires -- which she's eligible do at any moment -- we'll be in big trouble. My problem is: How do I train someone else to do her job, without taking responsibilities away from her? I don't want to hurt her feelings and make ...
Views: 986 - Streamline Your Office Management Systems In 3 Quick Steps! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Tracey LawtonRunning an efficient and streamlined business is all about continuously improving and 'tweaking' your office management systems so that they grow with your business and not hinder your business. But why do you need efficient office systems in place? Here are some answers! # To quickly and ...
Views: 986 - Use Goal Setting To Achieve Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonGoal Setting is one of those important aspects of life that I never did single or married. I have always just gone with the flow. Not saying that is a bad; it is I just didn't have any focus and just moved along with life events as they unfolded. After my divorce with my life in complete array, ...
Views: 986 - How to get your voice heard in a meeting - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Gautam SinghWhen you are a person who is dedicated to creating value for your organization because you have a passion for your work then it is very important for you to be a contributor to the organization’s success. One of the toughest challenges that workers face is that there is so much competition for ...
Views: 985(2 votes) - Why Managers and Supervisors Aren't the Best Communicators During Times of Change - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Marcia XenitelisEverywhere you look these days the focus in Human Resources and Employee Communication is managing change within organizations. But most of these programs fail to achieve their objectives. During bad economic times the focus is usually on providing coaching on understanding the emotions people ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - An In-Depth Guide on How to Pay off Debt and Improve Your Credit Score in the Process - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2018 from John McConnellUltimate Guide to What Debt to Pay off First to Raise a Credit Score Debt is like weight gain. To many people, an extra treat here and a little splurge there don't seem like real problems. Over time, though, the bits and pieces add up and one day they wake up and say, "How'd that get ...
Views: 984 - Can You Define Cash Flow for Your Business? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Fran McCullyKnowing what makes up cash flow is the first step to avoiding a cash crisis. The majority of business owners believe it is the revenue they generate less the expenses they pay. The answer lies in the fact that the accounting rules that govern the creation of a financial statement are not ...
Views: 984 - FIVE PRACTICAL WAYS TO HAVE MORE MONEY IN AN ECONOMIC RECESSION. - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2017 from Emperor HarvardMoney is not everything and will never be. Money won’t solve most of your problems and it can never give you all solutions, so? I want you to get it into your mind that money is just an aid not an end. In this period when everything is sky rocketing and money circulation is tight, I am ...
Views: 984 - Hazardous materials management, a good option for training - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Tory BlackThere are many types of materials in this world. Some are good and some are dangerous for living beings. Dangerous goods can be in any state whether solid substances, liquid solutions or harmful and poisonous gases. These materials are kept under strict government regulations as they can bring ...
Views: 984 - What Can Leaders Learn About Practice from Bali? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Susan FreemanMy recent trip to Bali left a lasting impression in many ways. This column addresses practice, and its impact on culture, life and engagement. Balinese culture is permeated by ritual. Every day, week and month there are celebrations. In fact, life is a continuous string of celebrations. ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - R-r-rev Up the RPMs of Your Organization: Part 3 - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2007 from J Bert FreemanPart 3: Everyone Positions RPM’s in a Consistent Positive Direction When you read Parts 1 and 2 you became familiar with key components of Organizational Unity of Effort that impact Relationships, Performance and Morale (RPM’s). Part 1 shared the value for an entire organization to concentrate ...
Views: 983 - Avoid Seeking Confirming Evidence to Make Smarter Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2018 from Kare AndersonThis trap is the bias that leads us to seek out information to support our existing point of view while avoiding information that contradicts it. This bias not only affects where we go to collect evidence to reinforce a current stance or perspective, but also how we interpret the evidence we ...
Views: 981 - Lead Management Solution - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Justin DavisHaving lead management software in your company is a wise move. With this, it will improve the system that is being imposed in the floor. Operation has always been a crucial course everyday in a business. A good example is the field of the business process outsourcing, the call center to be ...
Views: 981 - Manage By Listening - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Pat BrillDo you think of communication as only verbal….being able to share your thoughts? Another part of communication is listening. The communication process includes both the speaker and the receiver. In your role as a manager, being a strong listener is an important skill for you to develop. In ...
Views: 981 - Is Money the Only Motivator of Your Business? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Cookie Tuminello“Do what you love and the money will follow.” - Marsha Sinetar “Do what you love and the money will follow” principle sounds simple, but it’s not always effortless to do. It is really easy to get off track in your business while travelling the road to success. For example, a while back I ...
Views: 980 - Presentation Skills – Tips for Making Effective Presentations - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Kate TammemagiThe ability to make an effective presentation is important to many in the business world. The presenter may be presenting to a group of managers, colleagues or clients. The presentation will have a definite purpose, he or she will have specific goals to achieve with their audience in each ...
Views: 980 - The Fallacy Of Taking Action - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Charles SteedLife: It’s All About Taking Action – Or Is It? I’ve been a student as well as a teacher of personal development techniques for a couple of decades. I think I’ve read or heard just about any self help guru worth his stripes say that taking action is essential to success in any endeavor. And ...
Views: 980 - Decentralized Organization Structures Empower and Energize - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction." — E. F. Schumacher, 20th century German economist and conservationist The evidence is clear and overwhelming. Centralized, hierarchical ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - Does Your Business Have An Emergency Back Up System? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2013 from Holly ChantalEmergencies are emergencies for a reason and while you don't know when they will happen, at least you can create a game plan ahead of time in case they occur. There are many types of emergencies, and in this article I'll be talking about systems you can put into place for personal emergencies ...
Views: 979 - Customer Service Management Solution for Improving Client Satisfaction - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Andy RobertIn today’s highly competitive era, unless a company has a highly content customer base, its future in any conceivable line of business is not at all bright. This is the reason ensuring exemplary customer satisfaction is always one of the prime concerns of every customer-centric organization. ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - Empowering Management - Leadership Training Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Elle WoodIt's easy to assume that the problem with a company lies in management not being effective or employees not working hard enough. A good leader knows, though, that they sometimes must step outside of the situation and look at all the variables. If management at your company is not positively ...
Views: 978(4 votes) - I Can Not Talk to You without a Form! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Julia Hill-NicholsHave you wondered about the demise of our quality of relationships within the workplace? For the purposes of this blog, I am going to stick to the workplace for this writing as the state of relationships outside the workplace is way over my head. There are lots of challenges within today’s ...
Views: 978 - Set the highest standards by improving Management Training Skills - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from jenifer smithThe hotel and hospitality industries rely heavily on customer satisfaction levels and a variety of establishments can deliver the perfect results if they are driven along by a focused, well-trained management team. Management Training Skills play a vital part in the success of a company, where ...
Views: 978 - Action Speaks Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingRemember the saying we heard as children, actions speak louder than words? At least in my house that was a common one. As a kid, I’m not so sure that it meant much, other than clean your room now and stop telling me you’ll do it later. Mom liked us to take immediate action and not give her lip ...
Views: 977 - Making Ourselves Accountable to Achieving Our Goals - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Jeannine ClontzLooking through magazines for gift ideas recently, I stumbled upon something I hadn't seen in years, a glass piggybank. I recall receiving one when I opened my first savings account as a child. It forced me to continue to save because I didn't want to 'break' it until it was completely full, or ...
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