Terrible Meetings - Ten Ways to Spot Them! (13 Jun 2006) Meetings are valuable components of organisations. Yet they need process, discipline and leadership/facilitation to work best. Working at getting them right is one of the most value-creating activities any organisation can embark on. But it doesn't always work that way...
Test Your Hiring IQ (13 Jun 2006) Great hires are always the result of good preparation, good information, and good decision making. Have you hired anyone recently? If so, how well did you do? You can probably teach a turkey to climb a tree - but it is easier to hire a squirrel. Test your ability to hire the right people with the right skills for the right
The Higher You Go (13 Jun 2006) The higher you go, the cooler it becomes. That is what geography tells us. Is it same for our jobs and our professions?
The 10 Realities of Change (13 Jun 2006) I've seen several articles that begin with lines like "the only constant today is change." I assert that change that is constant can't really be called change. It's simply a new reality. It's time th...
The 20/60/20 Rule Of Leadership. Dont Go Solving The Wrong Problems (13 Jun 2006) Summary: Leaders often hamper their effectiveness by focusing on solving problems that eventually turn out to be the wrong problems. Here is a tool to help you focus on the right problems and solve them in the right ways.
The 3rd Plan Missing from your Business (13 Jun 2006) If you're like most people, you probably started with wonderful ideas of fulfilling your dreams, to be successful and to take charge of your own destiny. I hope you have achieved those or are well on...
The 5 Obsessions of a Passionate Employee (13 Jun 2006) The most passionate companies are filled with the most passionate people. This article explains how to find them.
The 5 Things Great Managers Sense about their People, Every Day (13 Jun 2006) For someone who manages people, being very aware is a vital component in your toolbox. And heightened senses in your everyday business life are critical if you are to get the very best performance from those around you - and for them to deliver the successful results you want. And the good news it that it is easy to build awareness...
The 70% Solution: Practical Testing and Version Control (13 Jun 2006) A deadline for the sake of a deadline is a dangerous pitfall that can consume an entire project and stymie it to the point that it never launches. Over the years I've come up with six simple rules that help deadlines become more meaningful, while keeping the developers, the user community, the CFO and the CEO all satisfied.
The A B Cs of Scenario Planning (13 Jun 2006) Scenario planning IS a creative method of examining possible futures and building the one that is desired while taking into account what COULD happen and how it would affect the plan. A major advantage of using scenarios to set up strategic planning is to gain ideas and insights that would be missed by using the traditional projection process. It is also a method of forcing the planning team to look at more than the "desired" outcome and, therefore, be prepared for or even aggressively plan for, events out of the ordinary.
The Best Answer Begins with the Right Question (13 Jun 2006) Whether you need information to help you address the need of a customer, resolve an employee issue, or effectively remedy a concern with a vendor, asking the right questions in the right way and at the right time can make all the difference.
The Best Way to Keep Track of Meetings (13 Jun 2006) It seems everyone is slammed with too many meetings and sometimes you can overbook yourself without realizing it. This article gives you some tips and tricks on keeping yourself on time and on track.
The Boss Didn’t Understand Why His Staff Wasn’t Reading His Mind (13 Jun 2006) Many people believe that everyone sees the world exactly the same way as they do. This is never true and was the source of much turmoil in Dr. Jacob's office. When the Job Isn't Getting Done "They...
The Business Shaman: Exploring the Mystery of Success! (13 Jun 2006) Note: This article was written for a internet business site. It is a promo for my work with the business world. I published it here for anyone who is interested in a shamanic perspective on creating success, in both business and life. If you read between the lines, it will offer you some help when dealing with any challange.
The CEO is 10,000 Feet Above the Fire (13 Jun 2006) The role of CEO (or owner) is to look at the big picture. If you are not overseeing and insuring the future of the company then who is?
The Challenges of Human Resource Management (13 Jun 2006) Introduction The role of the Human Resource Manager is evolving with the change in competitive market environment and the realization that Human Resource Management must play a more strategic role in...
The Changing Boss-Secretary Relationship (13 Jun 2006) A secretary, although given less prestige, is an integral part of the management team. This article discusses how you can improve your boss-secretary relationship and how it will benefit you in the long run.
The Cheapest, Forget It ! (13 Jun 2006) For all you buyers out there who buy on price alone, beware your not long for your job. Start thinking about value rather than direct cost.
The Compliance Officers Killer Application (13 Jun 2006) How by using online surveys the Compliance Officer can win the internal Compliance Awareness battle to disseminate information throughout the organisation and at the same time record that the directives have been received and fully understood.
