Big Company Intelligence on a Small Company Budget (13 Jun 2006) Information is the lifeblood of the economy. That's especially true for businesses, because the ability to identify current customers and locate new prospects makes the difference between boom and bust.
Setting Direction Within an Organization (13 Jun 2006) Direction in an organization is determined by its leaders, through guidelines, goals, and encouragement. How can you set the pace, tone, and direction of an organization? Here are the guidelines...
Teamwork Training: Learning to Build a Successful Team (13 Jun 2006) Teamwork: We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Us, a book by Dr. Steven Stowell and Matt Starcevich, describes actual teams that have participated in a variety of outdoor teamwork training programs.
What Makes A Good Media Story? (13 Jun 2006) You can increase the effectiveness of all your communication by including at least one of the four characteristics of a good media story in your message.
6 Steps To Effective Management During Change (13 Jun 2006) Effective management during change is not as difficult as it many seem. Learn the practical steps & leadership attributes necessary to insure a healthy & productive environment even in the midst of upheaval.
From Boring to Interesting - Making Training Effective (13 Jun 2006) This article suggests a few ways in which to change your training delivery from boring to interesting and at the same time making it more effective.
Communicating CEOs (13 Jun 2006) CEOs may do more than communicate, but almost everything they do will be driven or influenced by communication processes inside and outside the organization.
Lean Principles in Action (13 Jun 2006) The electrical products industry is one characterized by fierce competition, declining margins, and legislative regulations, all that have forced the majority of electrical product manufacturers to rethink their business models. This article describes a successful story from a leading electrical products manufacturer and its journey towards lean, which to date, has saved the company over $65 Million in hard -dollar savings.
Inventory Management 101 (13 Jun 2006) Inventory management is a great way to increase a company's profits. This article gives the basics of inventory management.
Collections Management (13 Jun 2006) How long does it take your customers, clients or patients to pay you for the products or services you have provided? Have you developed a consistent collection management program?
Taking on Six Sigma Programs - Guidelines for In-House and Outsourcing Decisions (13 Jun 2006) There is very little doubt that a successful implementation of a Six Sigma program can benefit an organization. However, the probability and the level of success depend on several key factors including the overall strategy and approach, such as proper training and development of internal resources, and selection and appropriate utilization of outside resources. The strategy and approach include numerous vital considerations, including proper project selection, resource and management time requirements, relevant knowledge/experience, fair evaluation of results and cost/benefit analysis of the in- house vs. outsourcing options. We offer a handful of guidelines for making this crucial decision, taking into account unique issues and challenges in the Biopharma and Pharma industries. Both advantages and disadvantages of in- house and outsourcing options are provided along with critical success factors
Using the Six-Sigma Methodology to Improve Wafer Fab Productivity (13 Jun 2006) In today's economy and highly competitive market companies are seeking to maximize their asset utilization. For those Fabs that still operate in the US it is essential that asset utilization is maximized to generate the best possible cost and to take advantage of increased capacity to capture market share. Intersil is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance, analog, semiconductor solutions featuring flat panel displays, optical storage (CD and DVD recordable) and power management.
Sharing the Reins: 10 Reasons To Sell Your Company To Your Employees (13 Jun 2006) In 1987 I sold my business, South Mountain Company, to my employees (and myself). My sole proprietorship became an employee-owned cooperative corporation. It was a hinge point in the history of the company. Ownership has become available to all employees, enabling people to own and guide their workplace. The responsibility, the power, and the profits all belong to the group of owners.
The Top 10 Things They Don’t Teach You In Business School (13 Jun 2006) Having taught in the business program at the university level as an adjunct faculty member for over 20 years, I have come to the conclusion that we really don't prepare our students for the reality of business. It is all about case studies, simulations, problem-based learning and "the flavor of the academic month"-distance learning. I propose we go back to the basics to educate and facilitate real-life learning. Exposing business students to real-life learning enables them to become a true asset to any organization. Through my research, I have found 10 factors that differentiate a "cookie-cutter" business grad from a "street-smart" rising star for any organization.Read more…
3 Reasons Why CRM Strategies Fail (13 Jun 2006) CRM is a wonderful business tool if used correctly, but many CRM strategies fail. This article gives three reasons why this happens, and how any business can prevent it from happening.
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."
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.
