 Category: Management
Category: Business >> Management<< previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 next page >> by Kris Koonar  [ 2006-07-28 ] An extra million dollars sounds nice, right? Or does it sound like a bit of a gimmick? Well, it's very nice to feel the sense of accomplishment when you achieve that goal, and this is no gimmick by Kris Koonar  [ 2006-07-28 ] At first glance, it might seem as if only a struggling business would hire the services of a professional business coach. by Kris Koonar  [ 2006-07-28 ] Business coaching isn't for those that NEED a coach. After all, no one really needs a business coach – but business leaders choose to hire him or her because they know that using one will give their business a competitive advantage. by Kris Koonar  [ 2006-07-28 ] As a business leader, you probably invest in things like equipment and new employees. You may also invest in stocks and real estate – these are all investments that you make secure in the knowledge that you'll gain a profit from the money spent. by Anna Hartman [ 2006-07-28 ] Establishing credibility will enable the manager to be more persuasive in the work place. by Big4 Alumni [ 2006-07-24 ] The global expansion of the Big4 into countries such as India, Brazil, and China are a testament to the tremendous growth potential to be found in the world markets; the latest from Accenture is to open a technology delivery center in Pune, India. by Yusuf Danesi  [ 2006-07-24 ] My heart bleeds each time I recall National Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Professor Peter Okebukola’s recent disclosure that Nigeria would have to wait till 2009 before its universities could produce quality graduates (The Punch July 7, 2006). I am distraught that Nigeria could not even make the top 6,000 universities list in the world, according to Webometrics Ranking of World Universities (Spain). Ranked 6,304th the University of Ibadan is the highest-ranked Nigerian university on the list by Mickey Mouse Mouse  [ 2006-07-22 ] Discusses how to make a restaurant or hotel appealing by using artificial plants and trees. by Damian Burke  [ 2006-07-12 ] A successful business needs to understand the needs and wants of its target market, and crucially, it needs to be able to meet those demands quickly and effectively. It is here that logistics play a crucial role. The link between the operating activity of a business and its market, an efficient logistics process requires a combination of strategic planning, inter-departmental, and indeed inter-business cooperation, and a healthy dose of common sense. It is about ensuring that the business has a steady inflow of the goods (and services) it needs to be productive and further, it is about ensuring that this product gets to the right place at the right time. by Verena Veneeva  [ 2006-07-12 ] This article will discuss the ways through which cultural diversity among workforce can be managed and the ways such diversity can deliver organizational success. by Verena Veneeva  [ 2006-07-12 ] This article will provide brief overview about the concept of innovation in business and marketing, the benefits of innovation and the organizational examples of that getting competitive edge through innovation. by Verena Veneeva  [ 2006-07-12 ] This article will provide brief overview about the process of ensuring effective teamwork that includes characteristics of effective teams and the ways through which teams can be give motivational incentives by Verena Veneeva  [ 2006-07-12 ] Many factors such as globalization, technological advances, deregulation, privatization, mergers or acquisitions coupled with a movement of labor-intensive projects to less expensive locations and changing customer demands are forcing organizations to constantly review their purpose, vision and future strategy. by Verena Veneeva  [ 2006-07-12 ] There are many different and competing definitions of “corporate culture” in the organizational theory literature. by Verena Veneeva  [ 2006-07-12 ] Knowledge is a philosophical concept defined by Plato as a belief supported by an account or an explanation. by Verena Veneeva  [ 2006-07-12 ] The principles of effective project management are potentially applicable to any project type across different industries. It has been established that the basis of these principles have been designed so as to accommodate variety of tasks and industries but still fine tuning is required during the course of certain projects. by William King  [ 2006-07-11 ] This article deals with key decisions involved with starting a business and the advantages of having you own business. Furthermore it throws light on the various kinds of business structures and how a successful business plan should be laid out.
by Jack Lee  [ 2006-07-10 ] More than anything else, launching a party becomes an exhausting activity for the person setting up the event. Whether it is an official event or a personal party, the innumerable details are taxing on nerves. Paying an event planner is the intelligent thing to do if cost reduction is not an immediate worry for you. by Abe Cherian  [ 2006-07-08 ] As a manufacturer, importer or distributor, you are facing today's difficult business challenge in how to compete and succeed in the Internet economy. by JK Ellis [ 2006-07-04 ] It seems that the ultimate motivator is when we are given no options but fight or die. How can we use that in everyday life?
by Warren Friton Friton [ 2006-06-28 ] Warren Friton is a business consultant who works with companies on a variety of levels to enhance business performance and speaks to groups about “The Corporate Divide”. He may be reached on the web at www.warrenfriton.com
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by Lonnie Pacelli [ 2006-06-28 ] Offsites are a very effective means to getting the team focused on solving a business problem, defining a strategy, or creating a revolutionary way of doing things. Done well, an offsite not only puts great minds together to address a business issue but it also builds better teams that work more effectively together and get more things done. Done poorly, an offsite will be viewed as a huge waste of time and will poorly reflect on you as a leader. Get seven tips for holding great team-building offsites. by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-24 ] If you are going abroad, then using a credit card can be the safest and most effective way of carrying currency. But what steps should you take to make sure your card is the best one to use abroad? by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-24 ] If you need some extra money, then borrowing from your bank might be the answer. If you use a bank simply for savings and a current account, then perhaps it is time to look at other financial products that your bank can offer. by Bob Therrien  [ 2006-06-24 ] Do you sometimes feel like you’re on a treadmill and really not making any ground? You could suffer from poor time management skills. Time management is a skill, it needs to be learned. Don’t allow yourself to waste time. Here are dozens of tips and suggestions to learn the importance of time in your business and personal life. This how to guide lays out the steps to prioritize what’s important and what’s not. Learn not to waste time being polite to chatterers and how to avoid being a fireman always spending time putting out fires by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-22 ] The biggest problem is that what can be a good credit card for one person can be a bad card for someone else. So, how do you know what makes a good credit card for you? by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-22 ] If you don’t feel that a student card is right for you, then there are some alternatives. If you work part time then you might qualify for a regular card. Although they don’t have some of the student benefits, you might get a lower interest rate and a better credit limit than with a student card. by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-22 ] Another way to stop loss or theft is to only carry out the cards you need each time. It is unlikely you will need all your cards every time you go out. If you keep them at home then they are less likely to need replacing. Just take out what you need. by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-22 ] If you are fed up with one of your credit cards or simply don’t use it, then perhaps is the right time to cancel that card. However, cancelling a card can be tricky, as the company obviously wants you to stay with them. by [ 2006-06-22 ] Effective leadership is a critical factor in the success of every organization. Learn the skills necessary for facilitative leadership to transform your organization and the bottom line. by Jack Lee  [ 2006-06-22 ] In project managenet, feature creep is that vile creature that causes many projects to fail. Find out how to stop it before its too late! by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-21 ] If you are worried about getting a credit card or have a credit card and it is not working out for you, then maybe you should look at some of the alternatives on offer. There are a growing number of card alternatives to credit cards, some of which may be a better option for you. by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-21 ] When you want to buy a new car, it is not always possible to pay cash. Of course, paying cash for any purchase is the easiest and most sensible method, because you do not have to borrow money and are simply buying what you can readily afford. by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-20 ] Having no previous credit history makes it hard to borrow money. Although you cannot get a line of credit now, building a line of credit is easy. All you need to do is go through these easy to follow steps and you can quickly build yourself a good credit history by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-20 ] If you are struggling for money before you reach the end of the month, then you should look at payday loans as an option to help ease your short-term financial pressures. However, you should make sure that you only borrow as much as you can afford to pay back next month whilst still having enough to make it to the next payday. by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-20 ] Fair lending is an extremely important issue in the protection of consumers and their interests. There is a variety of legislation, both state and federal, that will be in place to make sure that lenders do not take advantage of consumers when they are borrowing money. by Gene Simmons  [ 2006-06-20 ] A list of 30 ways to be a butt-head boss by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-19 ] If you are thinking about taking out a personal loan, then there are a number of things you should be aware of before signing anything. Although personal loans can be extremely useful for paying off debts or improving your cash flow, if you make mistakes then you can end up in financial trouble by WebMarket Reports  [ 2006-06-19 ] Recently my clients have mentioned that they have read some of the articles and research published by Dr. Linda Duxbury and others on work/life balance and have asked me “how do we operationalize this?” The question arose out of our work with companies in measuring employee engagement and organizational health. by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-19 ] Credit card fraud is becoming more and more of a problem, and if you are not careful then you could lose money to fraudsters. If you are worried about fraud but are unsure how you can protect yourself and your credit cards, then this article could help you. by WebMarket Reports  [ 2006-06-19 ] I read two unrelated articles in the November 11, 2004, issue of the Globe and Mail. The first article was reporting on the most recent study by Professor Linda Duxbury of Carleton University and released by the Public Health Agency of Canada. by WebMarket Reports  [ 2006-06-19 ] In the last few years a great deal has been written about employee engagement. Several definitions of employee engagement have been suggested. All of the definitions share similar themes. by WebMarket Reports  [ 2006-06-19 ] In the past few years the terms “employee engagement” and “employee disengagement” have emerged to more fully describe the employee’s level of motivation and commitment to their job. An engaged employee is considered to be passionate about their work and emotional connected to their work and to their company. by WebMarket Reports  [ 2006-06-19 ] Organizational practices and leadership behaviours create the specific working conditions that influence an employee to be motivated, passionate and emotionally committed to their work and to their company. Since every employee is physically and psychologically unique, each employee will respond differently to the same working conditions. by WebMarket Reports  [ 2006-06-19 ] For many years I worked in the corporate environment in large organizations. These organizations had substantial Human Resource and Information Technology departments. When it came to running an employee survey it was only natural that they should use these vast resources. Typically response rates to employee surveys were less than 25%. by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-19 ] You may have to tighten your belt in for a while but this will save you a lot of money in the long run. Yes we all need credit cards and if you use them properly they are fine by Yusuf Danesi  [ 2006-06-19 ] Marketers easily forget that growth will come through customer retention, innovation and the identification of growth markets. It is time we replaced old marketing with new marketing that is holistic, technology-enabled and strategic, enabling companies to reach their target customers’ activities, lifestyle, and social space more effectively.
by Jack Lee  [ 2006-06-19 ] Project management is an ever evolving field, and we are only seeing the begining of perhaps a vast transformation sometime in the near future. Find out how to keep abreast of the goings on in this industry. by Peter Kenny  [ 2006-06-15 ] Choosing the right personal loan for your needs can be tricky, and if don’t know what you are getting yourself into then you could end up in financial difficulties. Here are some top tips to use when choosing a personal loan by ITX Corp  [ 2006-06-15 ] The value of a project and the project's ultimate success are determined by two factors: the net return from the project and the project risks. Often the key to a successful project, both at the valuation stage and after implementation, can lie in a thorough risk assessment and an ongoing and proactive risk management. |