You probably are aware by now how critical project management is for your bottom line. Organizations all over are tuning in to the effect of project management to meet it's defects in the face of astronomical demands posed by the digital age. Right now professionals are required to perpetually learn the bleeding edge project management techniques including perhaps pursuing the…
Read MoreIn working with different businesses, I am thinking about the following questions every day: How do we increase productivity? How do we improve customer service? How do we keep people actively engaged in their work and with others on their team? How do we reduce turnover? How do we improve safety? As leaders we think about these things because they…
Read MorePlanning a team building day of fun is a great way to revitalize your group’s energy and enthusiasm, as well as improve communication and problem solving skills. There are many ideas for fun ways to increase your team’s cohesiveness and establish better working relationships. Team building activities span the breadth of the imagination, from cooking to sports, wilderness survival type…
Read MoreA good leader knows how to motivate his or her employees. When considering how to motivate your team, keep in mind that there are some definite motivational styles that vary among your employees. Three of the most common styles are achievement-motivated, affiliation-motivated and power-motivated. 1. Achievement-Motivated – Goal setting and achieving success is very important to employees with this motivational…
Read MoreBefore you can define the best character traits and skills that make up a good Chief Operating Officer, it's first necessary to define the job description. Because there is so much variation in job duties from one organization to another, there is also a large variation in the characteristics that make up the “perfect COO”. However, there are some key…
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