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- Accomodating an Employee with a Learning Disability - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Beth MollenkampAccording to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, approximately 15 million people have learning disabilities in the United States. Specific Learning Disabilities has been defined as disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical ...
Views: 1896 - Change Management - Anatomy of Change - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Bob MaitlandOrganizations need to change frequently. Some of these changes are externally driven by competition, economic considerations, legal changes, etc. Some are driven internally by increased need for efficiency and effectiveness, changes in personnel, new products and services, new technology, ...
Views: 1341(3 votes) - Motivation Tools: Have You Appreciated Someone Today? One Powerful Secret for Team Motivation - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Ed SykesI invested some time with Mother recently and drove her to the hospital to visit with her sick sister-in-law, my aunt. While I was standing in the doorway, a nurse came by and introduced herself as Ruth and said “hello” to us and said “hello” to my aunt. This put a smile on my aunt’s face. The ...
Views: 819 - Customer Service Skills: Check Yourself for Outstanding Customer Service - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Ed SykesRecently, a business associate, Mike, mentioned that he was doing a show at a local university and stopped by the faculty dining hall to get lunch. He said that, while waiting on line, the service was poor. The line moved slowly, the counterperson was disinterested in what she was doing…and it ...
Views: 798 - How to dig yourself out of the hole - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Helen DowlingWhen I first started my business, I had a business mentor who told me the following quote. I’ve never forgotten it because it’s so true for many, many business owners. He said: “Show me an entrepreneur and I’ll show you a manic-depressant.” How true is that? One moment as a business owner, ...
Views: 1162 - Management Training - Make Your Company More Efficient And Effective! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2011 from Conan BrownIt is no surprise that CEOs of the largest companies are not able to complete their term. It is a brutally competitive world out there and if you think that management training is a simple and routine course to complete as part of your job requirement, then think again. Management training is a ...
Views: 707 - Managing Towards The Simplicity Just On The Other Side Of Complexity - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from William CottringerManaging Towards The Simplicity Just On The Other Side Of Complexity By Bill Cottringer “I wouldn’t give a fig for the simplicity on this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity just on the other side of complexity.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes. The main purpose ...
Views: 1462 - How to Leave the Rescue Role Behind - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Marlene ChismWhen I was a kid, I went to the public pool almost every day. One particular day, my friend Sheri Lou Green went with me. At ten years-old Sheri Lou was an awkward swimmer, slapping the water and fighting for every stroke. The lifeguard noticed Sheri Lou flailing about and threw her a life ...
Views: 1447 - The Benefit of Safety Debriefing – Developing a Culture of Learning through Lessons Learned - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from James MurphyOrganizations must possess both formal and informal learning structures to adapt and thrive, and safety debriefing skills learned from a qualified consulting firm is just such a structure that is a necessity in any rapidly changing environment. Anyone who has not recognized the need for ...
Views: 1803 - Home Based Agents or Call Center for B2B Telemarketing Service - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Adam FridmanLet’s take every characteristic of b2b lead generation services and do a side by side comparison between a call center and home based agents: Technical In terms of technology, call centers are able to create internet and power redundancy to prevent down time. In medium to large size call ...
Views: 727 - Reducing the Burden: 10 tips to lighten the weight of the rock - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Richard MagidIt’s often the case that during an initial meeting with an entrepreneurial leader, he or she will proclaim, “I bear the entire burden of the business, the weight on my back is overwhelming!” While employees walk into an organization with a different mindset than employers and high level ...
Views: 1148(3 votes) - Telemarketing Companies Are Not Working, When to Stop? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Adam FridmanThere is really no formula or rule of thumb to follow in determining if enough is enough with telemarketing companies. Hence, this is not an easy question. There are number factors that we need to consider in order to derive the best decision. Is there chemistry with your telemarketer? Even if ...
Views: 647 - Public Universities and Private Money - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Stephen HunterThere are lots of ways for the private sector to cooperate with traditional universities. In the field of science this can take the form of joint research, or building some sort of business incubator to get fledgling ideas out of the lab and into commercial application. But in business ...
Views: 532 - Is Your Company Going Through Major Change? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Beth MollenkampIt is amazing to me how many companies undertake a major change with little pre-planning, and then they wonder why the change didn’t go smoothly. By some accounts, as high as 50% of all organizational changes fail. If your organization is getting ready to undertake a major change there are ...
Views: 3165 - Get Rid of Debt: Top Ways To Finally Be Debt Free - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Dan CavalliHow long does it take to get rid of debt? Years, depending on the amount of debt a person has. Unfortunately, debt seems to be the norm nowadays, with more and more people getting used to buying now and paying later. The sad news is that as this trend continues, people find themselves ...
Views: 910 - Women at the Water Cooler Tip #1 – When would I need a coach? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Saara RoblesI was sitting wondering the other day, ‘why do people still need executive coaches?’. Working in this field for over 20 years, I’m sometimes surprised that the need for coaching continues to grow. Why I wonder? What’s going on that is requiring more coaches to be in the world than in the ...
Views: 1036(5 votes) - Have Full Control over Your Growing Business with ERP Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Carlene SchnitzerGrowing businesses in whatever industry requires a special kind of attention from those who run it. Studies show that fast-growing companies struggle and sometimes even fail not because of a shrinking demand for their products but because of their inability to manage the growing number of tasks ...
Views: 558 - Communicating Effectively, Tips for Effective Workplace Communication - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Kate TammemagiCommunication in the workplace is not the same as communicating outside work. You will have to work with all sorts of people. You will be communicating with them, building relationships, influencing and persuading them. All of this requires a type of thinking about communication that is ...
Views: 1018 - Outsourcing Effectively: Maintaining a good relationship with your contractors - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Hugh StewartWhether you have a one-time task that needs to be completed or a long-term project, an outsource contractor, when selected and communicated to properly, can be a great asset. Successful outsourcing involves building relationships and staying in touch with contractors, even after an outsourced ...
Views: 1633(2 votes) - Leadership and Management – Different Tools for Different Jobs - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Bob MaitlandIf you are building a room in your house, you use tools from different disciplines. To pick two, you use carpenter tools and electrician tools. The carpenter tools (hammer, saw) are the most widely recognized, understood and used. The electrician tools (wire stripper, current tester) are less ...
Views: 1586 - Stop Workplace Drama is Not about Office Cat Fights - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marlene ChismI recently got a message from an associate of mine on Linked In. The message excited me because it gave me a chance to talk about drama…what it is and why my book Stop Workplace Drama is even for men, for owners, and even for those who are lucky enough to experience a collaborative work ...
Views: 3080 - 2 Considerations When You Begin to Outsource Projects - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Hugh StewartMany self-employed people believe they cannot afford to outsource. There are actually good, sound business reasons for outsourcing and delegating. Take an honest appraisal of what you are spending your time on: Are you working on things you do not like doing? Are you spending time on tasks that ...
Views: 1436(3 votes) - The 3 "C's" of Leading with Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Skip WeismanIt is the rare human being who can maintain confidence 100% of the time. Even the best of leaders experience dips in confidence from time to time, from context to context and from situation to situation. The key is building your 'confidence' muscles. I believe confidence can be ...
Views: 1580 - How Fire Safety Consultants Can Help Employers Deal With Safety Legislation - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Keith GarrowIn October 2006 the legislation governing fire safety in the UK was changed. The new Regulatory Reform Order, or Fire Safety order as it is referred to, came into effect in the UK that year. This placed a lot of new responsibilities on employers and business managers, and many people do not ...
Views: 1098 - Navigating the Road to Excellence - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Sue StebbinsThe world is fascinated by those who excel in any profession or field. We have all gazed on in great admiration as we’ve watched a skater or an artist perform. Think about the last time you relished the amazing sounds of Yo-Yo Ma on the cello or thrilled at the downhill skiing of Olympic ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - 9 Tips on Conducting Productive Brainstorming Sessions - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Young KimBrainstorming by yourself is one thing. Brainstorming with a group of people has its own challenges. I personally love facilitating brainstorming sessions. It's like orchestrating a chaotic storm of ideas. The excitement and the energy generated during a great brainstorming session are ...
Views: 3953(5 votes) - The Secret Formula of Confident Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Skip WeismanIn today's challenging economy and the rise of a fickle and unstable workforce, leadership skills are more important than ever to combat the costs of high staff turnover. The new generation workforce have different values and expectations, and if their needs are not met, they walk. Many ...
Views: 1218(10 votes) - Chief Continuity Officer Titles Reflect the Times, and So Much More - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Alan Sklover"I am not supposed to be an expert in every field. I am supposed to be an expert in picking experts." - Moshe Dayan ACTUAL CASE HISTORY: Twice this year we have been retained to negotiate employment agreements for senior executives with a new corporate title: "Chief Continuity Officer." One ...
Views: 843 - Eight Tips for Clear Business Communication - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Marlene ChismCommunication problems can create a lot of unnecessary drama. How often have you been disappointed because your assistant didn't meet a deadline? Or what about the times you signed off on something and you got yourself entwined in more than you could have possibly imagined? Have you ever beat ...
Views: 1161 - Careful… Your Professional Etiquette Is Showing! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Cookie Tuminello“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw There’s so much buzz going around these days on developing the proper ‘netiquette’ when posting on the worldwide web that I wonder if we’ve overlooked the workplace where real ...
Views: 876 - 14 Truths for Business Mentors and Mentoring Programs - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Stephen (Steve) HobbsTo mentor means to share trusted wisdom with the mentees during the mentor-mentee relationship. That is, mentors share the truth of their practical experience when the mentees are ready to listen. Sometimes, even when they are not ready to listen! Mentors have a vested interest in the success ...
Views: 1454(4 votes) - How to select the best contractors for your project -4 Things to Consider - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Hugh StewartA powerful tool for finding a contractor is an online outsource platform called www.Elance.com. Elance is essentially a virtual marketplace that allows you to post projects and tasks for completion by contractors in a wide variety of skill areas. I have had great success outsourcing to ...
Views: 1687 - Managing your mindset: the key to effective time management - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Bart Mindszenthy & Harvey Silver, Ph.D.As economic conditions get tougher, everyone has had to do more with less. But when workplace demands for higher productivity mean that management workloads become unwieldy, whole organizations suffer unless leaders learn to manage their time by managing themselves. “Most of us respond to ...
Views: 1284 - Effective leadership is the key to good decision-making - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Bart Mindszenthy & Harvey Silver, Ph.D.Decision making is an essential business and leadership skill, and whether you’re a CEO hammering out strategy with your vice presidents or a soccer coach whose team is choosing new uniforms, it’s your influence ‘behind the scenes’ that ultimately determines how successful the final decision ...
Views: 1452 - Time management techniques for increasing workplace productivity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Rick CarterIncreasing workplace productivity is easily defined: getting more work done in less time. Now, unless you have developed some kind of machine that slows down time or allows you to stop time while you do work, you are going to have to become more efficient in one of those two areas. This ...
Views: 2103 - 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: 970 - Act like your business is worth it - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Helen DowlingHow many times have you heard the phrase “Act like your business is worth £1m” and left thinking that although that would be nice, there is no way you could do that because you just don’t have the money. Me too! And then, the other day I reached an epiphany. By this phrase, people don’t ...
Views: 826 - Leverage Tips You Can Take to the Bank! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Lisa MininniHave you ever asked yourself, “How can I get my business to the next level?” This is a common question I receive and recently answered on a Q&A call for my Success Circle members. One of the important elements to get your business to the next level is that your business cannot be dependent ...
Views: 1214(5 votes) - Drama Hampers Productivity and Damages Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Marlene ChismDrama seems to be everywhere. No matter how many technological advances are created to save time or make life convenient, no one seems to have enough time and everyone is stressed to the limit. Drama prevents you from being all that you can be, hampers productivity, drains your energy and takes ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Shaw Names Gentry Brann as Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Management - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from The Shaw Group IncBATON ROUGE, La., Dec 13, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Shaw Capital Group Inc. (NYSE: SHAW) today announced Gentry Brann has been named vice president of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Management. Ms. Brann joined Shaw in January 2009 as director of Corporate Communications. ...
Views: 609 - Atlantic International Partnership Funding Group: Services - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Atlantic InternationalAIFG has established a unique and innovative concept in the mortgage industry (PARTNERSHIP SERVICING) that is ideally suited to a challenging economy and real estate market. If you don’t know about our concept, then here’s an opportunity to learn more. Providing Service to the mortgage Industry ...
Views: 598 - What to do if you Get a Default Notice: Things you Should Know about Default Mortgage - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Dan CavalliA lot of people face the risk of going on default mortgage every single day, and it is safe to say that the majority of them do not know what to do to fix this situation. Calling financial counseling hot lines will take much of your time without giving you the results that you ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Good Project Management Leads to Better Financial Results - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Jakob BarryA house of cards takes very little preparation to build but still requires particular intricacies for success. One wrong move and in less than a second the little structure can fold into a flat pile. The same can be said for completing any task or project whether professional or private. ...
Views: 1567(2 votes) - How-to Increase Your Sales and Stop Wasting Time - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jason BrettImagine what it would be like if your marketing was consistently bringing you exact replicas of your most profitable and enjoyable clients... You don't realize it yet, but in a few minutes I'm going to share with you a wickedly effective process for measuring your prospects before you ever ...
Views: 1526(5 votes) - 96 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Adrienne MarksThese are just some ideas to change your life short-term, long term, to make you feel better, give you more energy, to give you a healthy mind and body. Try 1, 2, 5, 10, 15 – all or some of them - life is not meant for playing small play the best you can each and every day ……. 1. If you ...
Views: 1990 - What is Performance Management? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Beth MollenkampA strategic business plan provides the organization a sense of direction and a sense of purpose It answers the questions “Who are we?”, “What value are we creating for the stakeholders?” and “What does success look like?” Performance management is the process that ensures the implementation of ...
Views: 1324(8 votes) - SMALL BUSINESS CHECKLIST: 25 Inspirational Marketing Tips - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldBy any standard, growing a small business is a balancing act. The clearer you are about your goals and the more organized you become with your marketing and sales efforts, the greater your chance for success. I hope this checklist will serve to inspire and support your efforts. 1) Never ...
Views: 1528(15 votes) - 5 Ways To Boost Your Productivity By Using Technology - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeWhen you are an entrepreneur, most of the time, it is you and you alone who is doing all the work, and this means taking on many different types of jobs. After a while, you can find yourself becoming less and less productive, because there are so many things that you have to do. It is a really ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - 5 Awesome Free Tools You Should Take Advantage of For Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeWhen it comes to running your own business, one of the scariest prospects is the money you are going to have to spend. Of course, there are going to be all kinds of great little tools that you could really use to help your business, but you won’t want to have to spend any more money than is ...
Views: 666 - 4 Great Reasons Why Your Business Should Be a Paperless One - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIn order to succeed in business, it is important to know how to save money, and to use this skill wherever and whenever possible. After all, the whole point of being in business is to make money, so it is a good idea to be able to do as much as possible to save costs for your business. One way ...
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