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Author :: Matthew C. Keegan  |
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| Article Title :: Isuzu: Corporate Overview |
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| The Isuzu brand is one of the least known of the Japanese car brands sold in the North American market. Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Subaru are all well recognized and respected Japanese makes while Isuzu lives perpetually in their shadow and underneath the wings of world auto giant, General Motors. LetÂ’s take a look at Isuzu and what makes this car company tick.
In 1981, Isuzu followed competing Japanese automakers and entered the US, the worldÂ’s largest automobile market in terms of annual sales. Getting a late start, Isuzu had some catching up to do as each of its Japanese rivals had already established themselves in the lucrative American market. Indeed, it (read full article) |
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Author :: Kevin |
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| Article Title :: Eight Ways to Generate More Ideas in Groups |
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| The scene is repeated in meeting rooms around the world every day. A problem has been identified and a group has gathered to solve the problem. When ideas are needed, the group decides to brainstorm. And all too often this exercise leads to a short list of not-that-creative ideas.
We know that if we generate more ideas we have a better chance of finding better ideas. This leads us to the logical conclusion that if we can find techniques to create more ideas, we will find better ones. No one technique however will guarantee the perfect solution. Instead your goals should be to have a variety of approaches to help stimulate idea creation in your repertoire. By doing this you will (read full article) |
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Author :: Nan S. Russell |
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| Article Title :: Impressions |
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| Even now, months after it happened, it surprises me when I think about it. No phone call. No heads up. No discussion. As I opened the email from a business associate, checking my messages from an airport lounge, I expected a routine update. Instead, I read a message severing our relationship.
What startled me wasn't that this person decided it best to change a business situation. These things happen. It was how she informed me of her decision that brought the pain. You see, it's not just what you do that matters, it's how you do it.
I discovered more about her in that instant than I had in the months we worked together. I learned she took the easy way over the right (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Ryan Leibowitz |
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| Article Title :: Why Your Projects Are Not Being Completed |
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| Here are 5 common reasons why your projects are going over schedule, over budget, and generally under expectations of quality.
1. Overextending on your resources: Or simply doing more than what your resources whether it be in finances, human capital, strategic partnerships, time, etc.
2. Micromanaging: Instead of lookin` departmental communications.
3. Lack of strategic vision, feature-creep, too tactical (putting out fires, playing catch-up vs how to sustain long term competitive advantage)
4. Eating an elephant whole: no matter how well thought out the project is, the individual pieces may be perfectly executed on time and on budget but then it's impossible (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Alicia Smith |
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| Article Title :: Masterful Business People |
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| Mediocrity is all about doing business in a commonplace, unexceptional or unremarkable way. But, to be successful in today's competitive business environment, business owners must be much more. Masterful business owners know that they must continually look for ways to innovate and expand their offerings, while delivering exceptional service to their current and potential clients. Not only must they be exceptional at what they do, but also must keep up with trends, customer needs, and the changing economic environment in order to stay competitive. So what makes the difference between a mediocre versus a masterful business owner?
1. Masters learn from other masters. Business owne (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Alicia Smith |
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| Article Title :: Overcoming Perfectionism |
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| Perfectionism can get in the way of building or marketing a successful business. It can prevent us from moving ahead quickly or from taking advantage of business opportunities. We set ourselves up with unrealistic expectations or goals, which can be damaging to us personally or professionally. Striving for perfection can damage our self-esteem because we never feel like we are good enough. Instead, consider adopting an attitude of striving for excellence. Look at failure as just another teacher. Let's explore how being less than perfect can move you ahead in your business!
1. Get into action. One of the best ways to overcome perfectionism is to get into action and do something. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Alicia Smith |
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| Article Title :: Moving Beyond Self-Sabotage |
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| Self-sabotage is one key factor that keeps our business from moving forward. We can sabotage ourselves in a variety of ways. There are many ways we can prevent ourselves from enjoying the success we desire. To ensure that our businesses grow and prosper, it is vital that we learn how to push through unproductive attitudes. Here are some tips to help you move beyond self-sabotage.
1. Get into action. One of the best ways to overcome self-sabotage is to get into action and do something. In the case of your marketing, put yourself out there. Show the world who you are through your website, business cards, brochures, or through giving a speech. Do something now. Do anything -- now. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Alicia Smith |
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| Article Title :: Weaknesses of Wishing |
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| When you're starting a business, you might wish for a lot of things, like having more than enough customers or not having to do marketing. But wishing is weak willed, having no momentum behind it. When you wish for something, you're not coming from a place of having a strong vision. Instead, wishes tend to be dreamlike, wispy and not grounded. Wishes are future oriented.
To run a business, you need to be intentional, focused and highly aware of the present for it is only from the present that you can make things happen. While wishing is fine, your wishes need to be converted into a vision, which represents what you want most. From there you can craft goals and a strategy to reach thos (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Alicia Smith |
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| Article Title :: Avoid Becoming a Zombie |
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| At any given time in our life, we can feel like a zombie. A zombie is someone who is just going through the motions - uninspired and unmotivated. To be sure, this isn't the recipe for success. This type of attitude doesn't serve us well. When we change our attitude or approach to life, everything changes. So what can we do to create a different outcome for ourselves? Here are a few suggestions.
1. What makes you feel like a zombie? It is said that a problem defined is half solved. Before we can take action to avoid a zombie-like attitude, we need to define what makes us feel uninspired and unmotivated. Only then can we take the right actions to do something different. When you d (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Philip Lye |
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| Article Title :: Team Building - What Consultants don't tell you |
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| Team Building is about character - yours! The plethora of information disseminated throughout the western world provides a smorgasbord of choices for business.
Theories are fine but I have found the practicalities another issue and so will you!
Team building takes work but the results are worth it. The essential ingredient is time and patience.
If you really want to build a team that will achieve outstanding results you can.
The Hype
Over the years team work has been the flavor of the day with many businesses spending considerable money in trying to achieve a positive and harmonious team structure.
Some have found (read full article) |
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