A project is an assignment or task taken up to achieve a specific goal. The development and introduction of new services or of a management information system are instances of a project. A project is different from the continuous or day-to-day processes of a company. It is confined within cost, time, and quality constraints. As a consequence to it a…
Read MoreTo coach, or not to coach: that is the question. Think you don’t have time to coach? Think again. It’s easy, almost comforting, to say there simply isn’t enough time in the day to coach and do everything else—reports, admin tasks, hiring, and, of course, selling. From a manager’s perspective, coaching is a burden, especially given the pressures to produce.…
Read More1) Effective meetings make money Effective meetings make a business smart by producing creative strategies, solid plans, and workable solutions. And smart businesses always outperform others. Bad meetings produce nothing, except maybe a decision to call another meeting. A smart business attracts customers because they know that smart companies provide reliable products and services. Thus, your proposal meetings, sales presentations,…
Read MoreHiring a new employee is something that professionals often postpone as long as possible. It is important to find the right person to fill the vacancy. The hiring process takes time and effort. There is a big temptation to add someone who is available at that moment and looks like they have the skills to do it. This is often…
Read MoreMahatma Gandhi stated that no one can oppress you more than you oppress yourself. I believe this to be true, especially when it comes to change. I have witnessed people, putting up with horrible conditions rather than change. And so, it is no wonder it is considered one of the most difficult things to deal with for a business. For…
Read MoreLooking after a new employee during their first few weeks at work can mean the difference between their success and failure as employees as well as your success and failure as an employer, manager or supervisor. Proper orientation determines how fast the new employee can be productive and efficient in his or her new job while giving you a good…
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