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Author :: JoAnne Scalise  |
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| Article Title :: Managing Yo-Yo Style |
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| Does being managed by others smack more of “Survivor” than Stephen Covey for you? Could there BE any more management styles out there—have you gotten to experience all of them yet? And what kind of manager are you—or should you try to be?If you’re reading this, you’re probably familiar with too many types of management and leadership styles—more flavors than months, for the most part. On the leadership, not so much. I offer to you now an additional insight into a newly designated style that you will recognize, and may even find funny. Or not, depending on life at work.And speaking of life at work, what could be more fun than children’s toys at work? How about (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Bobette Kyle |
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| Article Title :: 5 Management Decision Making Lessons from a Long Shot. A Heartening Belmont Victory |
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| Like many, I watched the 134th Belmont Stakes hoping to see the first Triple Crown in 24 years. Instead, I saw the 70-1 long shot, Sarava, appear from nowhere to win. We should take heart from this unlikely victory. As small business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs, the "big shots" often see us as long shots -- worth a cursory notice, but rarely more.As I listened to trainer Ken McPeek and jockey Edgar Prado after the race, I realized their win was not a fluke. Victory was the result of several intelligent, small business management and decision making. Apply these same actions consistently, and you can win your own "Belmont Stakes:"Learn from your mistakes. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Darcie Harris |
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| Article Title :: One Simple Idea to Grow Your Business |
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| Perhaps the most common theme I’ve heard in working with business owners or managers is that they rarely have time to plan for the future. They are so busy with day to day tasks and responsibilities, just getting through their weekly “To Do” list or fighting fires consumes all their time and energy, and then some.Business owners often tell us that effective marketing strategies are not in place. Why? Because they are too busy selling. New products and services are not being developed. Why? Because they are involved in the delivery of existing products and services. Long-term planning is not addressed. Why? Because they are so busy working on this week’s “To Do” (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Kelly O'Brien |
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| Article Title :: Take Your Firm to the Next Level |
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| So you did such a good job in 2003 at bringing in new clients to your firm that you’re swamped with business, your firm is large and growing, and all parts of your marketing system are in place and running smoothly? Congratulations - you're off to a great start for 2004!If you can confidently answer "yes!" to the following metrics, then you’re ready to take your practice to the next level (and if your answer is "no," get back to basics at http://www.turningpointemarketing.com)* Is your firm’s mission perfectly aligned with your market?* Do your marketing efforts create exactly the relationship your customers most want and need?* Are your services well pac (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Etienne Gibbs |
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| Article Title :: Setting a Pitiful Example: Twenty-six Warnings to Heed * |
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| TO: All Parents [and Employers and Managers]From: Your Child and/or EmployeeDate: The present timeRe: Don't Spoil me; Teach Me1. Don't spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all I ask for. I'm only testing you.2. Don't be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it; it lets me know where I stand.3. Don't use force with me. It teaches me that power is all that counts; I will respond more readily to being led.4. Don't be inconsistent. It confuses me and makes me try harder to get away with everything that I can.5. Don't make promises you cannot keep them. It will discourage my trust (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Etienne Gibbs |
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| Article Title :: Hiring Productive Employees: A Checklist for Assessing Their Appeal |
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| The characteristics of job applicants have a strong influence on whether or not they get hired. Their characteristics also indicate the level of their productivity. If you are about to hire employees, consider the characteristics listed below in checklist form. The candidates who possess them are probably the ones who will be readily accepted by your staff. This acceptance plays an important role in the team-building process and the productivity of the staff.( ) Appearance: An applicant whose physical characteristics, dress, and presence are pleasant, neat, and attractive sets a positive influence. Caution: Overemphasis on his or her appearance may be a cover-up of so (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Susan Cullen |
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| Article Title :: People Literacy |
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| Every Manager has experienced the frustration of not understanding why one management approach that works beautifully with one employee is ineffective with another. That’s because what we think would be motivating isn’t always motivating to someone else.The same principle applies to client and co-worker relationships. We “click” or connect with some individuals and understand each other. But we also work with individuals who approach things differently. Research shows there are four different behavioral style dimensions. Understanding their characteristics can help us become more effective in our interactions with each other.Four DimensionsThe Personal Pr (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Bill Robb |
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| Article Title :: Nine Vital Lessons For Avoiding Training Fads That Waste Time, Money and Enthusiasm |
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| Unfortunately, at least two thirds of much of the training and development effort undertaken by organisations to develop their people is wasted.This is such as shame isn’t it? Waste of money is bad enough but even more serious is the waste of human energy and enthusiasm. I’ve witnessed organisations and their people suffer for weeks and months under the latest management fad only to find they’re no further forward – or worse off.Here are nine vital lessons from hard experience that will help senior managers plan and buy better training interventions.1. Start at the “coal-face”.Ask people in specific departments, projects and teams what they need to (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Bill Robb |
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| Article Title :: Middle Managers Behaving Badly – How To Stop This Damaging Your Results |
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| More and more I hear and read about a looming crisis of leadership at the middle management level and the inevitable resulting increase in, poor performance, accidents and production mistakes and hence declining profits.I’m afraid to say these observations are not just rumours. In my own work as a management consultant I’ve noticed a distinct increase in negative behaviours in many middle managers in all sorts of companies.In this short article I’ll explain what I mean by “negative behaviours” offer suggestions on what senior managers can do about it.Over the past four years I’ve noticed the following kinds of behaviours from many middle managers:· (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Kathy McHenry |
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| Article Title :: Are You Prepared for a Disaster? |
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| Yesterday I look at my calendar and saw that my newsletter was on my calendar for today. I wondered what I would write about. By the end of the day, I had my topic. Back-up and Recovery System.Are you prepared for a disaster? Around 2pm yesterday I looked up from my computer and saw a reflection of smoke. I knew right away someone’s home was on fire. Thinking it was one of the homes behind me I stepped out my patio door. It was the house right beside mine that had caught fire. I immediately went out front to find two members of the family in shock. I found out 911 had been called and no one else was at home. The fire department was there within moments and started fight (read full article) |
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