Must Project Managers Be Technically Savvy? (13 Jun 2006) "Must Project Managers be technically savvy?" This topic always seems to cause quite a stir. While some believe that all you need to manage a project is a PMP certification, others are convinced that you can't successfully manage a software development project unless you truly understand the intricacies of the product. Read this article to learn about my (strong) opinion on the subject.
My Companys Leadership Sucks! (13 Jun 2006) Many companies today are being led by individuals who don't seem to be able to motivate anyone. If North American business is to compete in the 21st century; someone better give these people a wake up call.
Narcissism in the Boardroom (13 Jun 2006) The perpetrators of the recent spate of financial frauds in the USA acted with callous disregard for both their employees and shareholders - not to mention other stakeholders. Psychologists have ofte...
Necessary Tasks You May Want to Delegate (13 Jun 2006) As a business owner, time is of the essence. Your time should be spent doing what you do best. The day-to-day administrative tasks can be delegated. It's so much easier to review work than to do it yourself! Here are some suggestions to get you started.
Negative Self-talk is Too Expensive (13 Jun 2006) Focus on the positive things in your life - the things you
can do - not the things you can't. Think about what you've
achieved in the past - not what you haven't. Look at where
you're going - not where you've been
Never Hire Anyone Dumber Than You Are! (13 Jun 2006) Rules of life and business are learned in the most unusual scenarios - especially when confronted with certain death!
New Job, New Culture: Do You Fit In? (13 Jun 2006) Now, six weeks into the new job you know in your gut and sleepless nights that maybe, just maybe, you've made the biggest mistake of your career.
New Leadership For A New War (13 Jun 2006) The author observes that the war on terror calls for a new kind of leadership. Just as the war is "asymmetrical", it needs "asymmetrical leadership" to help win it. Fortunately, such leadership doesn't have to be invented. It's already been developed by business leaders for the past several decades in the global marketplace.
New UK Laws on Staff Dispute Resolution and Disciplinary Procedures (13 Jun 2006) October 2004 saw the introduction of new UK employment legislation which marks the biggest shake-up of employment law since the introduction of industrial tribunals. These new employment laws affect all employers and non-compliance with the regulations can be extremely costly to businesses large and small. Read on to find out how you can protect your business.
Nine Steps to Help You Develop Your Potential (13 Jun 2006) Extraordinary potential exists in each of us. If we want to reach our potential, we must start by identifying our greatest areas of potential. With that knowledge, we must take a step-by-step approach to making that potential reality in our lives.
Nine Vital Lessons For Avoiding Training Fads That Waste Time, Money and Enthusiasm (13 Jun 2006) There are so many fads aroiund training and development and so much pseudo-science. This is hurting people and organisations. People get annoyed and dispirited and think all training is bad. Organisations don't get the improvements they pay for.
No Time to Focus on the Big Picture? Try Focus Management (13 Jun 2006) In today's hectic, fast-paced work world, it's easy to get caught up in the details. Try these 7 Focus Management best practices--a strategy to manage "big picture" high impact activities.
Nonprofit Performance: Outcome Measurement Can Be A Good Thing (13 Jun 2006) Nonprofit professionals and volunteers are being asked to measure outcomes. A common reaction to these requests is fear. This article will help relieve your fears. Learn why outcome measurement can be a good thing.
Oasis in a Cash Flow Desert - Four Resources That Increase Small Business Capital Streams (13 Jun 2006) For small business owners, an enthusiastic vision for smooth, steady growth can become nothing more than a mirage once company cash flow problems begin to heat up. Most will struggle with the timing of payment from clients or customers at some point, all while attempting to pay their own bills in a timely fashion. With all of the best laid plans for rapid flowing cash streams evaporating down to just a gurgle in the ditch, the potential risk of joining the ninety-percent of businesses that fail within their first three years of operation becomes a very sobering possibility.
OE Consultants: Is There a Future for Them? (13 Jun 2006) Dr. Mike Beitler explains the major differences between organizational effectiveness consultants and organization development consultants. Find out whether OE consultants share the same fate as OD consultants. This article is based on an edition of Mike's newsletter, "Strategies and Tools for Greater Effectiveness."