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- What Is Leadership? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Wayne KehlWith a title like that you might think I bit off a little more than I can chew. You might be right, but because there are literally thousands of articles, blogs and websites dedicated to discussions of leadership, I wanted to offer a logical definition of it in a thousand words or less. Here ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - Stop Wasting Time - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Margaret MeloniSo there you are in line at the grocery store or the hardware store or the bank. It could be anyplace really. You could be on hold waiting for a customer service representative or waiting for a meeting to begin. You have time on your hands, what do you do with that time? What time, you ask? ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - How to Prevent Spam Emails - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Jeff SandersIt is thought that spam emails received everyday have increased because of the manipulation of some spammers. By using spam prevention strategies, spam emails will be removed or at least be lessen from your inbox. Free anti spam software can help you clear out unwanted emails or spam mails. ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Five Handy Mail Marketing Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Kristine BlackFairly new to mail marketing? We’ve got all the right tips covered for you: 1. Work with a mail house services company. Sure, this mail marketing tip can cost you something, but you’ll likely spend more if you hire a permanent person so-called expert to help you out. Moreover, this technique ...
Views: 576 - What Are the Important Responsibilities Of A Production Manager? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Amy DyslexRole and Functions of a Production Manager The job responsibilities of a production manager entail planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes. A production manager ensures that goods and services are produced efficiently, as well as that the correct amount is produced at ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Chief Steward and Chemical Control Duties - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeInventory and control of materials are one part of the stewarding department’s responsibility, particularly the chief steward’s. This includes, of course, control of chemicals. Now, the primary reason for controlling the use of chemicals is to save money. Why Control the Use of ...
Views: 3477 - Effects-Based Thinking: Part II - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from James MurphyIn 'Effects-Based Thinking - Part I', the definition of effects-based thinking, or EBT, was established as an approach to strategic planning which contributes to long-lasting organizational impacts. Expanding on this concept, let's look at what the differences between strategic planning with EBT ...
Views: 1338(3 votes) - Reducing Staff - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Mark Marhon JrIn today’s economy, “downsizing” has become a feared term within the workplace. Just a mention of the word within earshot of staff is enough to trigger panic through the office grapevine. It is an aspect of business that every organization would like to avoid, but the truth is that more ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Should you bother marketing during July and August? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Helen DowlingWhy should you bother doing any marketing during July and August? After all, most people are away on holiday aren’t they? No one is really around so there doesn’t seem to be much point in doing a lot of marketing. You might as well just have some time off and take things a little bit ...
Views: 837 - 8 Obstacles to Public Sector Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Pat LynchIn my experience, public sector agencies and government entities (i.e., cities, counties, states) face eight common obstacles to their success. See how many of these issues you have experienced, either as a provider or a user of public services. 1. Lack of a common “big picture.” The ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Effective Listening - Don't Just Hear Your Employees, Listen... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Mark Marhon JrA staff's productivity and efficiency depend on good communication. Good communication depends on effective listening. Listening is not simply hearing, but a process of understanding and correctly interpreting a message from another. Effective listening is a difficult task as listeners ...
Views: 2339 - Medical Negligence - The Components that Make Up a Negligence Claim - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Mark Marhon JrMedical negligence is an act, or the failure to act, by a medical provider within the medical care of a patient that is not consistent within the accepted standard of care. For negligence to have occurred, the following elements must be present: Duty - A duty was owed from a medical ...
Views: 942 - A Powerful Sales Technique Courtesy of Honest Abe - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jeff BealsIf you ask any historian to name the greatest leaders in western civilization, there's a good chance the 16th president of the United States will make the list. He willed his country to victory in the gut-wrenching Civil War, issued the Emancipation Proclamation and facilitated the eventual ...
Views: 940 - How to start a Restaurant for Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from jessica diazI have read thousand of blogs on the internet where people always ask others on “How to start a Restaurant?” Many people reply them with different suggestions. This becomes very difficult for them to work on one particular suggestion and end up nowhere. They then make a very difficult decision ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - All about “How to Start a Restaurant?” - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from jessica diaz“How to start a Restaurant?” is what everyone wants to know. This is because a restaurant business has a profit ratio of 60-70 %. But let me remind you that it also requires lodes of investment. You need to have a licence before you start a restaurant and trust me it’s not easy to get a ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - Different project management software applications for different purposes! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from tapas kannoujiaAll companies have some critical aspects which have direct impact on their business performance. To make them more effective and profit making you need to choose the best support from the management software systems. Since every business has their set assets and their impact is also very ...
Views: 599 - Strategic Planning and Effects-Based Thinking: Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from James MurphyAs the name implies, effects-based thinking (EBT) is an approach to strategic planning and decision making where the effects of specific actions are assessed, not in a narrowly defined and time-limited way, but through a perspective that is sensitive to broad-ranging and lasting impacts. ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Creating a Culture and Brand That Makes and Actually Keeps Brand Promises - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Tony KubicaIt's one thing to make a promise. It's quite another to keep it. Yet, businesses make promises every day. Some keep them. Some companies like AT&T, Bank of America and US Airways have good intentions, but can't keep them because their strong culture and strong brand are misaligned. And, worst of ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Are You Making These 5 Big Management Mistakes? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsNot long after I'd taken over leading a small team in a previous role, I chaired one of our regular briefing meetings. At one point, I remember sitting there while two members of the team were arguing with each other and another one was having a go at me about something I'd just said which ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - How To Manage People In A Downturn - 5 Tips - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsBack in 1990 I joined a world – wide professional services firm in the UK. It was my first step into the private sector ( I'd previously worked in Education, then the Civil Service ) and it seemed a bit of a risky move. But then I thought, this is a huge international firm, it must be quite a ...
Views: 1007(2 votes) - 10 Tips For Delegating Successfully - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsOne of the main issues for managers is how much, and what, to delegate. Most managers don’t delegate enough. The advantages of delegation are: • it is essential if you’re to be effective and to manage your time well, your job as a manager is to get things done, not do everything ...
Views: 1119(2 votes) - Who Says We're A Team? Where Leaders Go Wrong. - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsI noticed in the papers that one of our local football teams, Aston Villa, had taken their players on a " team bonding day " which resulted in several of them having to be pulled apart during a drunken brawl following a paint - balling session. I must admit it made me smile - I've seen so ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - Leaders - How Much Should You Tell Your Team? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsOne of the things I would say is important as a leader is to be open and honest with your team. The honesty bit probably isn't too controversial - after all, most leaders don't set out to be dishonest, manipulative or deceitful ( with some notable exceptions ). But what about the openness? ...
Views: 1065(2 votes) - Leaders - Are Your Team Making Mistakes? ( Yes, They're Just Not Telling You ) - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsHere are two simple facts of life: 1. People make mistakes 2. Things go wrong If you manage a team and you don't think they're making mistakes and you don't think anything is going wrong, you're deluding yourself. They're just not telling you. In any significant job, project or task, ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - 10 Mistakes Poor Leaders Make - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsI came across this list recently which was apparently put together by Graham Pitts, who was training operations manager at W. H. Smith. He and some colleagues identified 8 " elements of disempowering leadership ". In other words, these are things which leaders do which make their teams weaker ...
Views: 1027(2 votes) - What to Look for in a Content Management System - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you are having a website built for your company you may be wondering whether or not to have a content management system built into your site. A content management system (CMS) is a program which allows you to have a massive amount of control over the contents of your website. There are many ...
Views: 585 - Keyholder – Responsibilities and Duty - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from anupam YadavKey holder is an employee, generally in a retail setting, who takes on additional responsibilities similar to those held by management. The main unique feature is the ability to open and close the store. Other than opening and closing key holder also have other responsibilities. Below are the ...
Views: 29766 - Budget Cuts: Why Fire Departments and Police Departments Need to Change the Question - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Pat LynchAs city, county, and state budgets are being discussed and finalized around the country, one thing is clear: those who allocate resources are asking the wrong questions. As a result, recipients of government services are being short-changed because resources are being misallocated. During ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Public Sector Pensions: Why “Fixing the Problem” IS the Problem - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Pat LynchDramatic increases in public sector pension liabilities at a time when state and local governments have seen their revenues shrink drastically have resulted in an explosive backlash against public sector unions and the workers they represent. At the very time that high levels of unemployment ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Increase Traffic with Banner Advertisements - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Estella VincentBanner advertisements are the most successful marketing tools in the current advertising scenario. Banner advertisements have the capability to increase the traffic on your website to a great extent. An impressive banner ad can yield unlimited profits for your organization. To create such a ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - Jumpstart Confidence in Business Presenting - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanProjecting confidence can make any presentation a success. Your audience always can spot when you are confident. Use basic principals to be persuasive and confident. True confessions time. Corporate leaders around the world confess to a singular dread of presenting in front of groups. ...
Views: 820(2 votes) - Top Notch Presentations To Dazzle Customers and Investors - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanTick-tock. You've got a critical presentation to customers and investors. This is your moment to shine and blow your audience away with your phenomenal idea, product or solution. How can you guarantee success? Many consumers, prospects and investors are sitting in back-to-back pitch fests. ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - How to Grow Your Business Presentation Skills - Fast! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you looking for a fast and easy way to update your professional presentation skills? Many of my executive clients and students feel that they have no time to learn. It's tough to find the time to stay fresh and on top of trends within the time constraints of a hectic schedule. This is ...
Views: 761(1 vote) - Why Providing Content Should Be Your FIRST Priority – Not Starting Conversations! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Eric GruberAs I look on my Facebook news feed I see: * A business and life coach mentioned: Today's challenge is to see if I can replace the heating element on the dryer........I'll let you know if I succeed or fail...lol....send prayers....lol * Quotes by Tony Robbins from someone who is not Tony ...
Views: 845(1 vote) - RPS is KING... - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Grace KangI bet you were thinking about Rock Paper Scissor right? That sounds like a lot of fun but I was actually referring to RPS – Regular Price Selling. When I was a buyer for Bloomingdale’s, my planner and I looked at the RPS report every single week. It was like our “Bible” in determining how we ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - A Whole New Meaning to Office Repairs - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Judy WhiteAn employee’s face looks up as his iPad slowly slips from his fingers; crashing on the floor below. Scattered, plastic remnants are all that remain. Can it be fixed? A manager and an employee look across the table at each other, stunned into silence by the bitter and harsh words exchanged ...
Views: 1191 - What is Intellectual Property and Why is it Important? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonIntellectual property is the sum of the distinct components that make up a brand and the brand's campaign. These components include the service or product's name, logo, slogan, script of the commercial, music that accompanies the commercial, design of the product, design of the product's ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Reimbursements: Selling is Helping - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Craig FerreiraBased on surveys and group panels, a trend has occurred where practice owners continue to sign on with insurance companies offering lousy reimbursements, based on the rationalization, “If I don’t do it somebody else will”. That’s putting a nail in the coffin of your budget every time you tie ...
Views: 1037 - Succession planning myths and realities - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Pat LynchSuccession planning is a concept that often is misunderstood, to the detriment of all concerned. People tend to use the term incorrectly, thinking it means one thing when actually it means something quite different. For example, people often confuse the succession planning process, which focuses ...
Views: 898 - Medical transcription: A case study for outsourcing - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Renee KellyDr.Williams, 37, was based in New Jersey in an upscale neighborhood. He was a general physician and had a well-established practice. He had a small clinic right next to his home, a staff of two, a nurse and a receptionist cum secretary. He also had a part time accountant who took care of filing ...
Views: 1018 - Goal Setting: Teaching Your Teens About Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Michael Van De CarrGoals are clearly the targets of success. You, for sure, have your own goals, which may have already been achieved, are in the process of being achieved, or are still to be achieved. But how about if you set goals for your kids, especially if they are already teenagers? Surely, teens would ...
Views: 1807 - Promoting New Managers? Tell Them What to Expect - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteAs an HR professional, you are often directly responsible for selecting employees to move into management positions. Even when you don't make the decision yourself, it's likely that you are involved in the selection process. You can help your company and your employees by taking steps to be ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Five Tips for Selecting an HR Consultant - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteAre you thinking about enlisting the services of an HR consultant? Whether you need professional assistance creating an employee manual, if you are seeking guidance regarding how to handle the difficult employee issues that arise from time to time or if you are in need of some other type of ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Updating Your Employee Handbook? Four Reasons to Hire an HR Consultant - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteIs it time to update your employee handbook or manual? Are you wondering if you should handle the task internally or hire a human resource management consultant to work with you on the project? While the matter of how much help you might need is a function of how much time and expertise that you ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - If You Don't Have the Money, You Don’t Buy It. - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Marc de BruinSome of you know that I am a born and bred Dutchman. The Dutch are known for many things, good and bad. Together with the Scots, we seem to have the “reputation” of being stingy, penny pinchers and hagglers. There is truth in that, I must say, but that’s not the point. A fact is, that ...
Views: 1504 - 3 Things You Should Know About CRM - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2011 from Pushelist MasurovIf you are reading these lines then you are probably faced with the decision whether to choose to use a CRM system in your company. It is important to pay a lot of attention to this decision because it will affect the work of your company very strongly. In case you are having trouble ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - The Customer – The Most Important Instrument For The Success of a Business - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Pushelist MasurovHow can a successful company be defined? Most probably, most of the people would answer that success for a company means high revenues. Where do high revenues come from? It is very simple – high revenues come from sales and sales are achieved only when there are clients. This leads us to the ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Few insights into Supply Chain Planning Software - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Rachel LindaIn today’s competitive business world, every body is looking for effective tools to make the planning process simpler and more effective. It is possible to streamline the entire supply and manufacturing and distribution process with the implementation of an effective system. Supply chain ...
Views: 575 - Balancing Your Attitude As The Boss - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Robert BoroffAs a manager it can be really hard to maintain the delicate balance between being friendly and being a push over. It can also be difficult to remain authoritative why not looking like a total jerk. So what can you do to ensure that you maintain a balanced and professional attitude as the ...
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