Good Idea Generation – A Process (13 Jun 2006) It seems incongruous that good idea generation can be a process or that a process may lead to insight. However, if you examine the behaviour of people who regularly generate good ideas - such as creatives in advertising - you will find that common patterns of behaviour do emerge and it is possible to make insight more likely.
Goodwill is an Intangible Asset (13 Jun 2006) 'Goodwill' is regarded as an intangible asset in a business. Goodwill carries a value over and above the tangible assets of a business, and representing all benefits derived from the distinctive location, trade and brand names, credit rating, reputation, cusotmers and patronage of the business. When a business is sold, a charge is usually applied for the goodwill as one of the assets.
Gossip And Rumors And Hearsay, Oh Why? (13 Jun 2006) It is estimated that gossip and rumors within a company can cut productivity by as much as 50%. By setting boundaries and expectations related to gossip, rumor, and hearsay you can help employees to hold each other mutually accountable for having a "gossip free" workplace.
Got A Meeting Planned? Ask This Question (13 Jun 2006) Meetings - they are a fact of our business lives. And while the number of meetings and the amount of time you spend in them may vary based on your job title, it is hard to argue that they are a significant part of business life today. Answering this question carefully is the fastest way to improve our meetings.
Great Employees = Passionate Consumers (13 Jun 2006) Companies spend millions of dollars each year identifying their brand, and then communicating their brand promise through various media. But they always forget their primary "media": their employees.
Great Groups! - Getting a Group to Think Like a Genius (13 Jun 2006) Wouldn't it be great to have an Edison or Einstein, or Mozart at your next meeting? If you had a genius at your meeting, do you think you might come up with better results? Let me be the first to tell you that those people won't be at your next meeting. But there are some things you can do as a facilitator - some techniques and tactics that you can use with the group that will help them work better.
Great Hires: Avoid Costly Mistakes (13 Jun 2006) Picking people for a job is like going to the store to buy apples. Before you go, you ought to know whether the apples are to be eaten fresh, make into applesauce, baked into a pie or made into juice. Then, you can make the appropriate choices. This is also true for hiring winners.
Guidelines For Conducting A Good Meeting (13 Jun 2006) Most people hate to attend meetings because they don't accomplish what they are set out to achieve. With this checklist, your carefully planned meeting will complete its objective.
Has Your Business Had a Recent Check-up? (13 Jun 2006) Take a quick pulse of your business by looking at certain key areas. Being intimate with your financials, market, customers, competitors and employees can go a long way in the successful operation of your business.
Have You Fixed the Broken Window? (13 Jun 2006) Addressing employees concerns sooner heads off bigger problems later. Knowing what your employees are thinking has always been the hard part, but it just got easier with the use of some of the cheap new online tools that are available.
Having Your Phil (13 Jun 2006) Do you seem to be doing the same things over and over and getting the same results? Take a lesson from Groundhog Day, and your small business will take a positive leap.
He Hate Me: Turning Their Bad Attitude Into Your Great Results (13 Jun 2006) "He Hate Me" is one of the most famous nicknames in American football. But it's real importance isn't to football but leadership. Understanding the leadership lesson of He Hate Me will notably increase your leadership effectiveness
Help for the Meeting-Weary Manager (13 Jun 2006) Most of us have found ourselves working on a team at one time or another. That means we have been asked to attend, and even participate, in lots of meetings. Unfortunately, few of us found these meetings to be particularly effective. Many in fact are a complete waste of valuable time and resources.
Hey Mr. Manufacturer-- Distributors Are not Catfish (13 Jun 2006) Some manufacturers may think of their distributors in the same vernacular. They may believe distributors are slick, quick, and eager to feed on the almighty dollar. They say distributors "bottom-feed" on rebates, discounts and special promotions, preferring lowered prices (i.e., dead stinky bait) as opposed to the hard work of selling value. Manufacturers believe some distributors have grown large and lazy, demonstrating the "Cadillac and Boat" syndrome. "I have all I need, a Cadillac and my bass boat, so why break my neck trying to capture even more market share?"
Hidden Consultants Within Your Organization (13 Jun 2006) Your employees and customers know far more about your business than an external consultant. Here's how to use that knowledge.
Hire People For What They Do Best (13 Jun 2006) Business owners are a special breed. Often we are described as stubborn, strong-willed, insane, smart, and lucky. None of those descriptors are negative - or shouldn't be. Business owners are needed just as much as employees. This special breed often allows these words become common practice, for some of you, the thought of handing over important aspects of your company is unrealistic.
Hire Winners: Ask the Right Questions (13 Jun 2006) What's the cost of a bad hire? It's been estimated that replacing a key professional or manager can be three to five times the annual salary. Do you want to increase the odds of making the right hiring decision for your most critical positions? Then learn how to ask the right questions.
Hiring a Book Keeping Service (13 Jun 2006) Are accounting tasks proving to be your weak link? You are not alone, many entrepreneurs suffer this problem, there is a solution.
Hiring and Retaining Good Employees (13 Jun 2006) Hiring good employees is not only important to business, it's essential. Employees are the heart and soul of a business; they are the mechanism that makes a business run; they are the breath of life ...
