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Author :: Martin Haworth  |
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| Article Title :: Take the Easy Route - Delegate |
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| It was 2.30 am. It was cold and dark and I'd been in bed for just a half hour when the phone rang."Alarm Centre here, are you the keyholder at Balham Store, in a lively(!) south London suburb. Grumpily, I replied in the affirmative. My wife didn't even stir."The alarm has gone off and will need your attendance - when will you be there?" I told them that it would take me 40 minutes or so. The 45 miles through the empty streets would not take the 90 minutes typical during the morning and evening rush hour.I grudgingly got up and put my clothes on, vaguely aware that I had only been in from the neighbours Christmas party for a short time - a (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Luke Vorstermans |
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| Article Title :: The Devil We Know |
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| “I'm in an abusive relationship,” sighed Andrew. “My bookkeeper annoys the hell out of me but I just can't let him go. I keep hoping he'll improve… it's torture. Why do I do this to myself.”“You've already answered that question,” I replied. “You're in an abusive relationship. Would you feel better knowing that many business owners are in the same boat? They've outsourced a task or made concessions to a delinquent account with hope of reducing the stress, but it only made matters worse.”“I'd be better off taking the bookkeeping back and doing it myself,” Andrew suggested.“That's not dealing with the underlying issue,” I countered. “You outs (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Alicia Smith |
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| Article Title :: Punctuality in Business: What it Says About You |
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| "Nothing inspires confidence in a business man sooner than punctuality, nor is there any habit which sooner saps his reputation than that of being always behind time." (W. Mathews)Being tardy can be a serious marketing blunder for today’s business owner. From being late to meetings with a colleague or client, to not delivering your product or service on time, tardiness speaks volumes about who you are and how you do business. If you want customers to choose to do business with you, you must meet their expectations for performance. If you can’t meet deadlines for delivering products and services, customers will quickly find their way to your competitors.What does bein (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Pam Woods |
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| Article Title :: Bosses Are Out – Managers As Coaches Are In |
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| There is a new trend taking hold in business today which translates into amazing productivity, results, and a happier workforce. It’s easy, positive, and some say transformative; best of all, it’s something you and every other individual charged with the responsibility for getting results through others can learn to do. It is…coaching people instead of managing them.Coaching is a skill, style, and way of being which emanates from the root value of caring for one’s self and others. Wouldn’t you agree - you are more centered, motivated, and productive in an environment where you know others sincerely care about your growth and development, not just what you can do for th (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Vernon Stent |
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| Article Title :: Poly Bags and Pallet Shrouds - Just Get it Right |
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| For many companies, procuring the right packaging, such as Poly Bags
can be daunting. This is especially true of polythene bags.
They come in all shapes and sizes, just about any thickness imaginable, some
are welded at the bottom, some at the side. Some are printed in various colours,
some have no print at all. It may be boring, but someone must take the
responsibility of buying these items, and whoever does it must get it right.
It is no good if you have a strict deadline to launch a new product and you
can't get it into the bag. Did the product suddenly grow, or was the wrong size
bag ordered. All eyes on the packaging buyer!
And what of lar (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Judith Rothbaum |
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| Article Title :: Focus Leads To Nonprofit Success: Is Your Organization Rowing or Drifting |
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| Picture yourself standing on the bank of a river watching a rowing competition. Carefully watch the crews. Crewmembers dip the oars and bring them to the surface again and again in a carefully orchestrated rhythm. Crewmembers are working together to realize their common vision of a first place finish. Every team member is clear about the mission - complete the race in the fastest time.Everyone is working hard to pull in the same direction at the same time. They are focused on the desired end results.Now picture a nonprofit organization coping with increased competition. Funding is a constant struggle. Conversations with board members and staff paint a picture of people oper (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Michael Beck |
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| Article Title :: Leadership Skills Means Turnover is Not a Problem |
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| “Ha!” you say. “For someone to make a statement like that, they obviously haven’t worked in the real world and certainly have never had to run a company.” Well, let me assure you. In my past I’ve not only run companies, but spent many years in one of the most notorious industries for turnover – the restaurant industry.Don’t get me wrong, I understand and appreciate the challenges that turnover creates. Turnover causes a drop in productivity, lower profits, inconsistent quality, and certainly creates work overload. In addition, turnover results in a lack of motivation, a lack of enthusiasm, apathy, and a lack of teamwork. But here’s the question…Are (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Michael Beck |
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| Article Title :: How to Attract and Retain the Right People |
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| If you’re one of the many executives struggling with finding and keeping the right people to propel your business forward, you’ll find these insights helpful.If you’re frustrated by trying to motivate people, work instead to develop a company where people are self-motivated – where they do things because they want to. When we’re inspired, we enjoy our work, we’re productive, and we’re proud of our efforts. We remain focused and committed to the task at hand. In short, we put forth out best effort.An organization will attract and retain a team of people dedicated to the success of the organization and its goals when it has a Purpose, a Mission, and a set of V (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Judith Rothbaum |
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| Article Title :: Nonprofit Performance: Outcome Measurement Can Be A Good Thing |
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| Does the idea of program evaluation make your stomach churn? If so, you're not alone. Many nonprofit professionals and volunteers view program evaluation with fear. The idea of outcome measurement often takes these fears to new heights.Program evaluation is about learning and communicating what you've learned. Program evaluation gives you concrete, credible information about what you are doing well and why; it also gives you concrete, credible information about areas where improvements are needed and why.Outcome measurement is a form of program evaluation that answers the "so what" questions. It helps us understand what has changed in the lives of the people we reach because (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Chris Anderson |
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| Article Title :: Sarbanes Oxley 404 Compliance - How Nov. 15, 2004 Deadline Affects You |
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| Fast Relief for Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 ComplianceSection 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires management to confirm the effectiveness of their IT and financial controls in an "internal control report", which is contained within the annual report (10-K) issued to the public. But what exactly is an internal control report, and why is it important to you?The Section 404 Internal Control ReportFirst, the internal control report must affirm management’s responsibility for controls and procedure, and second, it must contain an assessment of the effectiveness of the internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. Although both of these issues (read full article) |
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