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.
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.
Project Managment: Land the Plane Stop Doing and Start Succeeding (13 Jun 2006) We all spend time on planning vacations. If it's not you then it's probably your significant other or travel agent. Think of the time we spend choosing the destination, getting the best airlines fares, the right clothes and the best sightseeing adventures for a great trip.
Identifying Candidates for Leadership (13 Jun 2006) Dr. Mike Beitler explains why the "logical" approach to succession planning does not work and he give insights on the succession model that has proven to be successful at organizations like GE and Citicorp. This article is based on an issues of Mike's newsletter, "Strategies and Tools for Greater Effectiveness."
Improve Operations by Restructuring (13 Jun 2006) Companies bogged down in bureaucracy and inefficient departments are suffering from "top down syndrome". The cure? Restructure from a vertical hierarchy to a decentralized / flatter organization.
Corporate Governance for Business Owners (13 Jun 2006) A good system of Corporate Governance is not only beneficial for large companies but it can also benefit many small businesses.
Is Busyness Affecting Your Business? (13 Jun 2006) Why do you get so busy? What is the single biggest cause of your busyness? What are the problems with allowing your busyness to take control of you? Revealed the top secret, "highly complicated" solution to how you can take control of your busyness!
Quality Improvement is Free (13 Jun 2006) Quality improvement in any enterprise delivers not only a superior product but also cuts wasted time and money. The return on investment should be high. Thus, quality improvement projects more than pay for themselves...
Travel the World - for Free! (13 Jun 2006) This article tells you how to get out of your office and onto an airplane, at no personal cost to you - even if you don't have a physical product to sell. There are plenty of opportunities for Canadians to share their knowledge overseas, it just takes dedication, planning and persistence.
Can A Business Still Be Profitable When People Skills Are Absent? (13 Jun 2006) While a business may at first seem to be hugely successful and profitable, even without the active promotion and nurturing of people skills, this is definitely not a situation that can be sustained for long
How to Dodge Distribution Difficulties (13 Jun 2006) Distribution is often the most challenging aspect of exporting and one that exporters spend the least amount of time on, often with disastrous results - lackluster sales, excessive frustration, expensive buy-outs and delayed product launches. Read on for tips on "How to Dodge Distribution Difficulties."
Avoiding The Sheep Dip (13 Jun 2006) Still sending your employees on training courses with little thought other than 'ticking that box'? Well, think carefully, it could be costing you thousands!
The Power of the Contract in Performance Management (13 Jun 2006) Too often, managers outline their expectations to their employees in a dictatorial, one-way fashion. There is a better, and more motivational way.
Designing Your Healthy Administration - A Management Overview (13 Jun 2006) How does the changing role of management affect the administrative design and redesign process? This article takes a fresh look at the classic management functions, suggesting a different slant, and offering a new perspective on today's human capital friendly corporate environment.