Crisis Management Tips (13 Jun 2006) The term crisis management has different connotations. In this article, I will try to provide pointers that can be used in most situations: Is It A Crisis In The First Place?: This question is impor...
Crisis Management: The Most Basic Of Needs (13 Jun 2006) Crisis management is something that every individual needs to consider. Whether you are preparing yourself for a crisis situation or if you are responsible for a school full of children, it is necessary to be prepared. There are excellent resources to help you do this and it also helps to take a good look at your individual situation. There are many types of crisis management situations and we will discus that here.
CRM ...The Emperors New Clothes (13 Jun 2006) A system that was supposed to cover the shortcomings of customer service, exposes the real problems but solves none of them.....
Cross Cultural Solutions for International Business (13 Jun 2006) Globalisation, the expansion of intercontinental trade, technological advances and the increase in the number of companies dealing on the international stage have brought about a dramatic change in the frequency, context and means by which people from different cultural backgrounds interact.
Cultural Awareness - an HR Perspective (13 Jun 2006) The use of cultural awareness training has increased rapidly in the majority of global companies over the last decade. My experience working in global companies in which effective cross-cultural fun...
Cultural Differences: Making it Work Virtually (13 Jun 2006) Working virtually adds a whole new dimension to the phrase "cultural differences". It immediately becomes apparent how different people around the world work, live and network. The barriers have bee...
Culture Management and Creativity (13 Jun 2006) Many concepts in the fields of managing creativity are very much applicable to culture management in general. The same concepts that foster creativity and innovation also maximise human capital potential, increase productivity, reduce costs and maintain competitive advantage etc. Some of the many commonalities between culture and creativity management follow.
DaimlerChrysler: Merger or Acquisition? (13 Jun 2006) One of the largest mergers in history nearly imploded soon after the agreement was signed. Daimler-Benz and Chrysler was touted as a "merger of equals" by some, while others insisted that it was nothing more than an outright acquisition of Chrysler by the German automaker. It certainly hasn't always been a pretty relationship, but things have definitely improved seven years into the marriage.
Data Delivers Credibility (13 Jun 2006) Over the past couple of days I've been setting up visitor counters, so people in another organization can accurately count the number of people who visit their event. They got the idea (and the count...
Deciding What to Delegate (13 Jun 2006) DELEGATION:
How should you decide what and what not to delegate to employees? Here are some guidelines that will help your decision making process.
Decision Making (13 Jun 2006) Recent studies have shown that industrial supervisors are working at less than 60 % of their potential. Basic management skills training is guaranteed to change all this and at such little cost
Delegate or Die! (13 Jun 2006) There is not a single management skill more critical to your personal and professional success as an entrepreneur than learning to delegate. But delegating successfully is much more than simply handing out assignments. It is more an exercise in understanding and accepting our own strengths and limitations.
Delegate, Dont Abdicate (13 Jun 2006) One of the key skills for the leaders of growing businesses is to 'get' the distinction between delegation and abdication.
Delegating Responsibility (13 Jun 2006) THE WHY OF DELEGATION: Why do it yourself when someone else can do it just as well or better? If you really want everything finished by the end of the day, don't do everything yourself. Delegation works, but it takes a willing and resourceful manager. Discover the simple techniques of delegation and create more time for yourself to expand and refurbish.
Delegation for Business Leaders - How Letting Go Works (13 Jun 2006) To create the time for the specific role of a leader, as much as possible of the day to day delivery must be handed over. This level of delegation is very important, not only to create the space for the leader to develop visions and longer terms strategic goals, but also in encouragement of key individuals who will both be challenged by new activities, but will also be developed for the future benefit of the organisation.
Delegation: When to Delegate, Who to Delegate to (13 Jun 2006) There are some very simple guides for delegation. Most people delegate based on not wanting to do something. They simply walk out to their secretary or the closest sub-ordinate and ask them to do/f...
Designing Your Healthy Administration - A Management Overview (13 Jun 2006) How does the changing role of management affect the administrative design and redesign process? This article takes a fresh look at the classic management functions, suggesting a different slant, and offering a new perspective on today's human capital friendly corporate environment.