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Author :: Tim Bryce  |
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| Article Title :: Firing Employees Isn't for Sissies |
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| "If we lived in a perfect world, there wouldn't be a need for managers."
- Bryce's LawINTRODUCTIONI recently had a good friend experience a troubling termination
of an employee. This was for a national retail distribution
company where my friend serves as Sales Manager for one of the
company's regional outlets. The problem centered on a young (thirty-ish)
salesman who was well trained but acted like a loose cannon,
e.g., policies and procedures weren't always followed, and he was
caustic and abrasive with customers and suppliers alike. This
inevitably resulted in some serious customer relations problems
for the company. On more than one occasion, my friend w (read full article) |
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Author :: Tim Bryce |
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| Article Title :: Why We Resist Change |
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| "If anything in life is constant, it is change."
- Bryce's LawINTRODUCTIONLike so many of you, I am often mystified as to why there is
so much trouble in the middle East. We could easily blame it on
religious fanaticism, be it Christian, Jewish, or Muslim. Perhaps.
But I tend to believe it can primarily be attributed to change
(or the fear of it). In this part of the world, there is great
suspicion over the cultural differences between religious groups. Each
side fears if they make peace and accept the other parties, it will have
an adverse affect on their culture which is something they simply
will not accept. In their minds, each believes th (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Tim Bryce |
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| Article Title :: Craftsmanship: the Meaning of Life |
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| "Manage more, supervise less."
- Bryce's LawWhen I got into the work force back in the mid-1970's it seemed
everyone dressed in a suit and tie, drank black coffee, smoked
their brains out, and worked their butts off. Today, golf shirts
have replaced suits, herbal tea and bottled water have replaced
coffee, nobody is allowed to smoke, and rarely does anyone work
beyond 5:00pm. More importantly, we used to care about the work we
produced; there was a sense of craftsmanship, regardless of the job.My Brother-in-law in Cincinnati conducted me on a tour of his company's
machine-tool shop years ago and showed me how he could take a block of
aluminum and conv (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Tim Bryce |
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| Article Title :: Understanding Corporate Culture |
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| "All companies have a culture. In order for employees to
function and succeed, it is essential they understand and
believe in the culture."
- Bryce's LawINTRODUCTIONThe subject of "corporate culture" seems to be on everyone's
mind these days; from the college graduate entering the job
market, to the IRM executive who is trying to improve management
and productivity in his organization. It is the topic of
interest at social and professional gatherings.The perceptive manager understands the importance of
establishing and controlling the work environment, including both
logical and physical considerations. Unfortunately, many
managers do not (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Tim Bryce |
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| Article Title :: Managing Consultants |
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| "An expert is someone who lives more than 50 miles out of town
and wears a tie to work."
- Bryce's LawINTRODUCTIONThe need for outside contract services is nothing new. IT-related
consultants have been around since the computer was first introduced for
commercial purposes. Today, all of the Fortune 1000 companies have consultants
playing different roles in IT, either on-site or offshore. Many companies are
satisfied with the work produced by their consultants, others are not. Some
consultants are considered a necessary evil who tackle assignments
in an unbridled manner and charge exorbitant rates. For this type of
consultant, it is not uncomm (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Tim Bryce |
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| Article Title :: Managing Crunch Time |
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| "All of your hard work, regardless of how well it is intended, is for naught if it results in a pile of rubbage."
- Bryce's LawINTRODUCTIONOkay, you are under the gun to produce something by a given date;
you do not have a lot of time for a robust methodology, nor are you
interested in being encumbered with a lot of bureaucracy; you want to
get the job done quickly and you want few problems; its "Crunch Time."This dilemma is faced by software development organizations every day. You
are required to move heaven and earth in a short period of time with minimal
resources. How you found yourself in this predicament is irrelevant. You can
point (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Scott Miller - |
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| Article Title :: Why Incorporate Your Business? |
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| Entrepreneurs embark on costly business ventures without first looking into the form of business that would be most suitable for them given their business experience and financial capability. Deciding on what legal form your venture is going to take will spell the difference when you experience difficulty in your business later on.
A businessman can choose from different business forms including sole or single proprietorship, partnership or a corporation. Each of these legal forms has their own advantages and disadvantages and a businessman should be well aware of their implications on his business venture.
Sole proprietorship is the easiest business venture to put (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Tim Bryce |
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| Article Title :: Beware of the 'Changing of the Guard' |
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| "Its never lonely at the top of an IT organization, primarily because the IT Director is never there."
- Bryce's LawINTRODUCTIONIn past bulletins, I have discussed how the corporate culture can be greatly influenced by the "Top Dog," meaning the head of the company. There are also subordinate "Top Dogs" who lead departments and their influence is limited only by what is allowed by their superior. This can be considerable if departments or divisions operate autonomously and inevitably results in subcultures that often operate at odds with the overall corporate culture. This phenomenon is particularly apparent in IT Departments who often have a revolving door (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: Tim Bryce |
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| Article Title :: Managing from the Bottom-Up |
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| "If we lived in a perfect world, there would
not be a need for managers."
- Bryce's Law"Surround yourself with the best people you can find,
delegate authority, and don't interfere."
- Ronald Reagan (1986)When the American colonies were forming a government in the 18th century, there was a fleeting notion that George Washington should become King with absolute power. Instead, our founding fathers opted for a democratic society where officials were elected by the people. The intent was to give the individual citizen a means to participate in the running of the government. This was a wise decision and has served America well for over 225 years. By being i (read full article) |
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| Category :: Management Articles |
Author :: LM Foong |
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| Article Title :: Measuring TQM Success - How to Use Malcolm Baldrige Assessment to Do It |
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| In my previous article entitled: Implementing TQM, Who drives TQM initiatives piblished on [May 19, 2006 04:07:21 pm]. I mentioned on the role of the CEO of the company who implement TQM and CEO of Baldirge winners who are successful implementing TQM in their companies.What is Malcom Baldrige and is there any similarity with TQM? Well, there are many common management principles between the two. To appreciate that, readers is encouraged to understand the core values and concepts, its Assessment Criteria and its assessment approach. I have worked with several companies who have adopted the Baldrige Criteria and assessment as a benchmark. For the purpose of this article, I (read full article) |
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