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  • Words: Weak or Powerful?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Clear communications will make the grade, ambiguous pronouncements will not. One leadership coach admitted that despite majoring in communications in university, her words alienated her from others and were not delivering the intended message.
  • What’s the Game Plan?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Browse through any management book these days and you’ll be amazed at the number of concepts that have appeared in the last decade: SWOT analysis, business process re-engineering, CRM, competitive advantage, analysis tools, fix-it tools and measuring tools.
  • What Stops You From Being Productive?  By : Brandon Staggs
    In order to be productive, we first need to recognize what prevents us from being productive. Learn the secret of getting control over your own productivity and daily tasks now.
  • What are classifieds good for?  By : Mira Williams
    Unlike traditional advertising, online classifieds have reached a broader segment of the market. Thanks to the specialized websites introduced online, we now have access to a wide variety of services and not only. The posts include ads for various events, community-related activities and even dating requests. It’s impossible not to find what you were looking for!
  • Using Irrational Belief as a Tool of Mind Control  By : Jack \"JK\" Ellis
    Just suppose that everyone had some superstitious belief that drove them and you knew exactly what it was. That would be REAL power!
  • They Decided on You. Now What?  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Upper management decided that you’ve got what it takes to implement change. They combed your credentials with a fine-tooth comb, watched you in action during company activities, and appreciate your leadership qualities and people skills.
  • The Two Minute Attitude Assessment  By : John Mehrmann
    Rate the following ten statements to conduct a personal attitude assessment, and then try it on friends, colleagues, clients, and peers. How do your attitudes relate?
  • The Six Sigma Leadership Advantage  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Since you are reading this article you have at least heard of Sig Sigma. For some, it may sound like a fraternity, but it is a business philosophy for success. You may already have a business philosophy that is driving your bottom line, but if you aren't as successful as you want to be, Six Sigma may be able to help.
  • The More Things Change...  By : Robert D. Thomson
    As they gathered around the salad bar, one employee said, “that must be the umpteenth announcement this month.”
    One of the senior employees smiled. “Don’t worry. It’s all talk. There’s never any follow-through. Trust me, I’ve been here long enough. Things will NEVER change around here.”
  • The Cold Shoulder  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Back in the good old days, companies that were persistently conservative and resisted change were handsomely rewarded. Stalwarts like General Motors, Procter and Gamble and Sears Roebuck were empires unto themselves; they tapped their resources to ward off change or to avoid it altogether. This strategy used to work. Not anymore.
  • Team Work? No Thanks!  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Years ago when we still worked at corporate, we’d shrink in dismay at being assigned to a team to make certain changes in a policy or in a process. Our first reaction was always, “another traffic congestion in the making.” To us, team work was synonymous to excessive yak-yak-yak, delays, unnecessary activity and frequent meetings with no meeting of the minds.
  • Six Sigma Training  By : cwright
    Six Sigma is one of the most popular and widely utilized business improvement initiatives today. It is critical for individuals to receive the proper training with a blend of technical and impact training.
  • Seize the Morning, If Not the Day  By : Sam McKenzy
    The problem with people who do not know how to schedule their time is that their duties spill out into other duties; their tasks pile up one on top of the other.
  • On The Go…Constantly  By : Ned Wicker
    In America there is an ever-growing segment of the population that is beginning to either reach or exceed record numbers, depending on the community. That group, a by-product of the changing American culture and values, tries to make a nearly impossible job into a normal, everyday way of life. The group is the swelling population of single moms.
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma - which method is best?  By : cwright
    Many companies struggle with the decision to implement lean manufacturing or six sigma. Some companies choose to implement one improvement initiative and disregard the other. Others choose to implement both under the name "lean six sigma".
  • Keep Your Schedule Running Smoothly With a New Calendar  By : Lory Sargu
    These days everyone seems to have a hectic schedule and that can make it hard to keep up with the various commitments. One way to get yourself organized and to prevent overextending yourself is to get a new calendar. Keep it with you so you can write down important information in it as you fill up your work and social time. You will never forget an event again if you organize your time this way.
  • Kaizen - Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement  By : cwright
    One of the most popular buzzwords in business today is the word “kaizen”. It is a Japanese word meaning “incremental improvement”.
  • Introduction to Cost to Serve  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Cost to Serve is an approach that will allow you to identify the total cost of servicing your customers, at a customer and product level
  • Interim Management  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Interim management is classified as a timely restricted execution of an aim oriented duty by an independent executive. The interim executive is normally under a service agreement, therefore does not have the status of an worker. Some enterprises cover interim uses with its flexible solution of the management on demand. The period is on an average between 6 and 9 months and about the half of the interim mandates are changed into a permanent position toward the end of the interim contract. Executive Search is the search for top executives for the occupation of vacant leading positions. Typically this happens by headhunter and direct address. One tries to woo managers who fill a similar position currently away. Executive Search is common also under the concept Head Hunting and direct address. Typically this methodology is very time expensive.
  • How to Create a Corporate Culture that Inspires its Workforce  By : MikeRidpath
    A leader needs to create a culture, otherwise it will create itself! Here are four steps to help you create a lasting organizational culture.
  • How to Calculate Ecommerce Success  By : Robert D. Thomson
    If you are new to the world of e-commerce – or in fact any type of business - you may feel a bit out of your depth. This is especially true for those of us who find the entire world of business planning and management complicated and daunting. How will you know if you are making a success of your new venture? How can you avoid pitfalls if you don’t understand the basic concepts behind running a business?
  • Four Reasons Why We Procrastinate  By : Article Brain Editor
    Have you ever spent time thinking about a task you need to tackle but keep putting off, then spend time telling yourself you just must get started and wondering when you will start it, and then feeling guilty because you are working on other tasks instead. Yet this one keeps hanging over your head. If this sounds familiar, you may be one of the many people who procrastinate, and procrastination is probably the biggest time waster.
  • Executive Recruitment  By : Robert D. Thomson
    Interim management is classified as a timely restricted implementation of an aim oriented task by an independent manager. The interim manager is usually under a service agreement, so does not have the status of an worker. Some companies cover interim uses with its flexible solution of the management on demand. The period is on an average between 6 and 9 months and almost the half of the interim mandates are changed into a permanent job toward the end of the interim order. Executive Search is the search for top executives for the occupation of vacant leading positions. Mostly this happens by headhunter and direct address. One tries to woo managers who fill a similar position currently away. Executive Search is common also under the concept Head Hunting and direct address. Mostly this approach is extremely time consuming.
  • 10 Tips for Making a Career Choice in Information Technology  By : reynolds
    Industrial Training is a crucial element in shaping the career of an IT professional. If you are an IT student in a dilema of deciding where to get trained, read this if you want to know what MUST be done be inside the 15% of IT professionals that are considered EMPLOYABLE!

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