Leaning Toward Change (13 Jun 2006) Failure to realise the full benefits of World Class Performance can often be attributed to aspects of organizational culture. Knowing your culture can provide a worthwhile starting point to the journey. This article describes the findings of an empirical study conducted within one organization, during its journey to World Class Performance through the adoption of 'Lean'.
Leaping Asset Management Hurdles (13 Jun 2006) In most companies, IT and asset managers are tasked with implementing asset management and compliance programs. Many problems or hurdles arise while implementing these types of programs. In this article I provide suggestions on how to define and develop a strategy for implementing asset management programs.
Learn About Commercial Collections Agencies Fees (13 Jun 2006) As with any other service, there are good and bad commercial collection agencies. Beware of any agency that offers you cut rate commissions far below the accepted Commercial Law League rates, offers you kickbacks on commissions, or makes outlandish promises about recovery success.
Learn How To Get The Most From Your Team (13 Jun 2006) Being a leader is challenging, and often overwhelming. Find out how you can get the most from your business team, and enjoying doing it at the same time.
Learning To Let Go (13 Jun 2006) Entrepreneurs tend to think they have to do everything themsleves. But think about the "busy work" that eats up your time -- do you really need to do these tasks yourself? Most of these time-consuming, labor-intensive administrative duties don't have to be done by the head of the company.
Lessons From Innovative Companies (13 Jun 2006) What do the companies 3M, Polaroid, and Walt Disney have in common? All have innovation in their blood. All encourage an innovative spirit at every level of their organization. Here are a baker's dozen strategies to build your team, department or your businessinnovative muscles.
Let a Subordinate Solve It! (13 Jun 2006) Effective change comes from the top, but astute managers
will recognize viable change from all levels of the
organization. When all employees look for ways of doing
their jobs better, easier, or faster, benefits impact internal
customers, suppliers, and the company's bottom line. "Let
me show you how we can both win," insures successful
change efforts.
Let the Intern Do It - Affordable Help for Your Business (13 Jun 2006) Do you have more projects than time? Help might be as close as your nearest college. Many have intern programs, where students complete tasks for businesses as part of their studies.
Let the Professionals Help You Out - Outsource (13 Jun 2006) As your website grows in terms of attracting more footfalls, generating more business, and providing more content; it will demand more time and attention from you to continue performing. As a businessperson, it is advisable that you concentrate on your core competency, which is the reason why you created the website in the first place. This article provides some insight into outsourcing your project to freelancers...
Lets Flourish and Prosper! (13 Jun 2006) The basics of business management such as operating on statistics, analizing stats, applying condition formulas and using logic to find the cause of problems and solutions to resolve them.
Lets Make Training More Interesting! (13 Jun 2006) Many HR managers believe that by sending their workers to participate in external training programs, they have fulfilled their responsibilities. This is not the best situation. In this article, I wil...
Listening Strategically (13 Jun 2006) Listen strategically, by gathering and processing information that helps you stay on top of issues that affect your organization.
Listening – the Powerhouse Management Tool (13 Jun 2006) Listening to your people. As in life, many things that work best in business are the simplest things. In this easy to use toolkit, the benefits of listening and the key tips of how to do it best will help you manage to success...
Lone Rangers Suffer without Tonto (13 Jun 2006) By preferring to work in solitude or isolation you become a Lone Ranger. There are many reasons why people operate in isolation, but by working with others you can boost your energy, motivation, and inspiration for your business. Read on to see how working with Tonto might make your Lone Ranger more effective!
Look Good on Voice Mail (13 Jun 2006) Your use of voice mail tells others a lot about you. Here's how to make a good impression.
Loyalty, Motivation And Work-Life Balance (13 Jun 2006) Managers who aren't loyal to their people can't expect loyalty in return. This article is adapted from Barry Maher's book, "Filling the Glass," cited by Today's Librarian magazine as "[One of] The Seven Essential Popular Business Books."
Magnificent Meetings - 5 Tips for Success (13 Jun 2006) It is already marked in your diary in red ink - MEETING. You wish you could skip it because you have so much work to do. Deep down though there is another reason you would like to avoid the meeting - what if a colleague puts you on the spot and you make a fool of yourself in front of everyone? Meetings make you nervous and you never seem to make the impression you would like to.
Maintaining Employee Respect in an Uncooperative Economy (13 Jun 2006) The effectiveness of a true leader is not measured in terms of the leadership he or she exercises. It is measured in the leadership evoked. It is not measured in the decisions made, the costs cut, the plans made. It is measured in terms of the growth in confidence, sense of responsibility and acceptance of accountability by the employees that are a result of that leadership.