Why Managers Need Foreign Experience
Monday January 31, 2005
My local paper ran a column today that encouraged student to get involved in programs like the US Peace Corps because "businesses like candidates with foreign experience". I agree that ... Read More
Small Steps
Thursday January 27, 2005
I spend too much time behind a desk on in a conference room, sitting on my you-know-what. A lot of us do. We don't get enough exercise and we don't ... Read More
Don't Deliberately Misunderstand Others' Actions
Wednesday January 26, 2005
One of my favorite expressions is "never ascribe to malice what should be attributed to stupidity". If it seems like one of your co-workers is always doing something to get ... Read More
Groundhog Job Shadow Day
Monday January 24, 2005
Wednesday, February 2, is the ninth annual Groundhog Job Shadow Day. This excellent program gives students a realistic exposure to working at a real job. Colin Powell was head of ... Read More
The Power of Org Charts Done Right
Friday January 21, 2005
My article Organization Charts as a Management Tool, examines typical "standard" Org Charts, looks at confusing Org Charts, and discusses the use of the Org Chart as a management tool.
In ... Read More
First Things First
Wednesday January 19, 2005
Right now, I've got more balls in the air than I dare count. I have two major projects coming to their finish deadline and a product launch about to happen. ... Read More
Sick Leave vs. Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sunday January 16, 2005
One person came to work sick. He infected those around him. As a result, we haven't had a full staff since the first week of December as this nasty cold ... Read More
Your biggest business challenge is your competition
Wednesday January 12, 2005
One of our Management Tips tells you:
Your biggest business challenge is your competition
They have to take your customers to survive or grow. How are they going to do that? How ... Read More
Employee Retention and Satisfaction: How to Retain and Motivate Your Best Employees
Monday January 10, 2005
One challenge you may have to face early this year is how to retain, or replace, some of your best employees. Have you been taking advantage of your employees during ... Read More
Challenge for Today
Friday January 7, 2005
Continuing our theme of challenging you to do more and better this year, MDCBUCK raises a question on our Management Forum that would benefit from your expertise.
He has a problem ... Read More
Are You Going To Make Progress This Year, Or Not?
Wednesday January 5, 2005
We have reached the middle of the first week of business of this new year. You should have recovered by now from your hangover or your vacation inspired lethargy. You ... Read More
Get Organized for the New Year
Monday January 3, 2005
2005 gives you a new chance to overcome any previous limitations to your success. These organizing and planning tips can help you do more in less time.