The Crisis of Modernity (13 Jun 2006) Since the beginning of the industrial era our world has been facing what some historians call an ongoing "crisis of modernity". As fast as we adjust to new circumstances, the circumstances change again, and, the rate of change seems to be multiplying exponentially. Of all the demands imposed by twenty first century leadership, perhaps the toughest is the ability to not only manage change but to instigate it, control it and to be it's master. Dealing with the ever increasing rate of change may be the leader's most potentially overwhelming task. Today's Change Agent is an agressive forward thinker.
The Dark Side of Help Desk SLAs (13 Jun 2006) You just signed a Help Desk Service Level Agreement (SLA) and now think things will get easier. However, you may soon be falling into one of these traps: 1) COVERING THE TRUTH WITH METRICS In some co...
The Death Spiral (13 Jun 2006) Sometimes things just happen. Maybe we lose focus and take our eyes off the ball. Maybe we don't recognize the signs. Sometimes it happens quickly due to a loss of a major customer or loss of a major product line. Sometimes it is a slow, gradual process. Market share seems to evaporate; gross margin exhibits an extended period of decline. Morale suffers, employee turnover increases, net profit declines, costs seem to get out of control and losses become imminent. Some Owners, Presidents and CEO's who find themselves in a situation facing these warning signs may actually contribute to the creation of "The Death Spiral" if they aren't careful.
The Devil We Know (13 Jun 2006) Unfortunately, hanging out with the devil you know is a common business habit.
The Diamond Cutter (13 Jun 2006) Geshe Michael Roach is a Princeton graduate and a Buddhist monk. After graduation, he spent seven years studying the wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism. At the suggestion of his teacher, he joined a fledglin...
The Difference Between Typical Project Management and Six Sigma Project Management (13 Jun 2006) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) became an accepted standard (as established by the Project Management Institute) that is still widely used in many industries around the world. At a basic level, many of the methodologies advocated by PMBoK and Six Sigma have a great deal in common. Both seek to establish a sound plan; identify and communicate with stakeholders; conduct regular eviews; and manage schedule,
cost, and resources.
The DMAIC Method in Six Sigma (13 Jun 2006) DMAIC is an acronym for five interconnected phases. Define the project goals and measure the process, analyze, and determine the root cause and control future process performance.
The DNA of Motivation (13 Jun 2006) Get rich! Get skinny! Scale the corporate ladder! This article has all you'll ever need to know! The key to success is motivation. I've cracked the code and am passing it along to you.
The Dog That Didnt Bark (13 Jun 2006) If the issue is important, communicate frequently, even if nothing has happened. Something is nothing when you or others wait impatiently for news.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving Feedback (13 Jun 2006) Being able to give effective feedback is not just a good skill to possess in business, it is a great life skill to have. Any person's performance in any activity can be positively impacted by effective feedback.
The Dripping Faucet in Every Organization (13 Jun 2006) Dripping faucets are expensive. Yet, many organizations have several to thousands of dripping faucets and fail to correct these drains on the bottom line. Read on to learn about how your organization can begin to stop this waste.
The Email Trap (13 Jun 2006) If you sit at a computer for most of the day, it's tempting to constantly check your email to see what's new. But that's a time management disaster if you're trying to make progress in your business. Resist the temptation. Here are some tips to help you get that time eating monster under control...
The Fairness of Office Politics... Integrity and Political Motivation! (13 Jun 2006) I hear many complaints daily about the "unfairness" of politics in corporate America. Employees say that their managers "lie" or issue "personal attacks" against them. Indeed, based on the pure ide...
The Four Key Steps In Hiring And Keeping Top People (13 Jun 2006) An article of 647 words with a focus on: job descriptions, an interview game plan, fast-track training and how to grow and groom SuperStars.
The Gift of Gratitude (13 Jun 2006) Gratitude might seem like a soft or even an obvious subject to you. Perhaps you would rather read about a leadership lesson or a marketing approach or even a motivational technique. If that is what you are thinking, I urge you to read on. I don't think you will be disappointed.
The Golden Key to Meeting Success (13 Jun 2006) We all attend many meetings. The fact is that most meetings are too long, unfocused, too frustrating, and unproductive and yet meetings are a valuable way to gain collective understanding, buy-in, agreement, and consensus. Since meetings are necessary and can lead to important results, we need to figure out how to make more of them successful.
The Happy Secretary (13 Jun 2006) If you want to ensure longevity and productivity from your secretary, just treat her right!
The High Cost of Employee Turnover Among Project Managers (13 Jun 2006) In this informative article we will go over the many potential causes for turnover among project managers, how to cope with it and how you might be able to decrease it.
The High, High Price of Distrust (13 Jun 2006) Managers and executives may know that trust is a business asset with enormous clout. But there's a problem. It's an asset that's as fragile as it's powerful.
The Idol-Makers (13 Jun 2006) Dedicate time, energy, and resources for helping your employees develop and your small business will soar.
