The Leaders Fallacy May Be Howard Deans Undoing (13 Jun 2006) Howard Dean may fail at achieving the goals he has set as chairman of the Democratic National Committee - i.e., turning red states into blue -- unless he deals with a powerful threat to his leadership, the Leader's Fallacy.
Unlock the Hidden Creativity of Your Employees (13 Jun 2006) We've learned that we can use the energy of the wind and the sun. We've also learned to harness energy stored in the form of coal and oil. Creative energy, like any other kind of energy, can be harnessed and managed. Involve your people and tap into their creative energy.
Is this A Good Time To Sell Your Body Shop Business? (13 Jun 2006) Have you ever asked yourself the question? "Is this a good time to sell my business?" That is a question every business owner asks himself, everytime he has a bad day. I once received e-mail from the...
A Sense of Humor in the Workplace ... Is it Me? Or, was that not funny? (13 Jun 2006) When I was first initiated into Corporate America, I had a sense of humor that went unmatched by any mortal soul. I was quick-witted, smart, sharp, and knew every gag and joke available to humanity....
Making Change Work (13 Jun 2006) Over 75% of all change programmes will fail to achieve worthwhile or sustainable results and this article explores the key reasons for failure based on the author's extensive practical research activities into this area.
3 Tests To Hire The Best (13 Jun 2006) Unfortunately, most businesspeople and managers do not know how to accurately predict which applicants are likely to turn into profitable, productive employees. Fortunately, research shows that certain types of pre-employment tests provide the most accurate predictors of job success. Even better: Readily customized tests yield incredibly on-target predictions of which applicants possess the right talents to become high-achieving employees.
Managing Creativity (13 Jun 2006) Creating new products, services and processes is essential to on-going business success, but many companies do not have an environment that supports creativity - find out why!
Communication: Managements Responsibility (13 Jun 2006) I've just watched, again, an episode in the Back to the Floor television series, which aired on the BBC (United Kingdom) and PBS (United States). Once more, communication turned out to be a key issue...
Questions To Ask Employees You Want To Retain (13 Jun 2006) Times of cost cutting and downsizing has dramatically impacted the way employees look at their careers. Employees at all levels now know better than ever that job security is no longer something the...
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'.
Data Delivers Credibility (13 Jun 2006) Over the past couple of days I've been setting up visitor counters, so people in another organization can accurately count the number of people who visit their event. They got the idea (and the count...
Succession Planning? ... Not on My Watch! (13 Jun 2006) At first blush, it would appear there is no shortage of Succession Planning Advocates convinced in theory, the importance and benefits of corporate Succession Planning. In practice, however, real su...
10 Ways To Work Through A Business Slowdown (13 Jun 2006) In running any kind of business, it's inevitable that sometimes business will slow down. This might occur due to an upcoming holiday, seasonal variations, or uncontrollable circumstances. As a small-...
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...
Its All About The Customers, Baby (13 Jun 2006) If you want to ensure a steady stream of customers in your business, you must always remember why you're in business in the first place. Sure you want to earn a decent income for yourself, but you ...
Why Training Fails (13 Jun 2006) Training programs have earned a bad reputation. Here's why and what to do about it.
Another Use for Meetings (13 Jun 2006) Here's how to use meetings to identify effective leaders.
Employee Turnover: Is It Eating Up Your Profits? (13 Jun 2006) Keeping the cost of doing business down, yet providing a quality product or service, is one of the most critical components of success for today's leader. What many fail to realize is that employee turnover can represent a very substantial cost to a company's productivity and its bottom line. Learn to retain your key people - the most critical, difficult-to-replace, top-performers - because they are the ones you can least afford to lose.
