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Robert D. Thomson's Articles in Time Management

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  • Executive Recruitment
    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.
  • How to Calculate Ecommerce Success
    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?
  • Interim Management
    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.
  • Introduction to Cost to Serve
    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
  • Team Work? No Thanks!
    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.
  • The Cold Shoulder
    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.
  • The More Things Change...
    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 Six Sigma Leadership Advantage
    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.
  • They Decided on You. Now What?
    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.
  • What’s the Game Plan?
    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.
  • Words: Weak or Powerful?
    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.

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