Sometimes your potential boss or your boss decides to set up a meeting or interview in a strange place, such as a hotel lobby. First things first, get there early, find a comfortable, quiet place and sit calmly while waiting. You should take a few steps around to release some tension too. If an interviewer wants to catch you off-guard,…
Read MorePerfectionism can get in the way of building or marketing a successful business. It can prevent us from moving ahead quickly or from taking advantage of business opportunities. We set ourselves up with unrealistic expectations or goals, which can be damaging to us personally or professionally. Striving for perfection can damage our self-esteem because we never feel like we are…
Read MoreMost people treat meetings as a free resource that can be used to deal with any issue. As a result, huge amounts of time and money are wasted on trivia. A meeting is a business activity (not a social event) and should be designed to earn a profit. Here’s how. Once you’ve prepared the goals for your meetings, use the…
Read MoreYou 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 MoreThe position of chief operating officer is one seen in many companies. But what that position entails depends on a variety of factors. The job description of a COO in one company may be entirely different from the duties performed by a COO in another similar company. In general, a chief operating officer often handles a company's short-term and routine…
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