- Are You Playing Checkers or Chess As A Leader? by Kreg Enderson
Simple Ways To Improve Your Team’s PerformanceIf you are a leader trying to create a positive work environment, hold off on buying posters and new carpet for your work area and take look in the mirror.
377 words 2006-07-23 - Contractors...Double Your Income by Pam Newman
5 Simple Ways to Double Your Income ImmediatelySo you think that you are just like your competition? Well, then it is time to differentiate yourself. As a contractor, you probably use the same types of materials as your competitors do…so how can you differentiate yourself?
520 words 2006-07-23 - Hunters and Gatherers - Are You Serving Both Their Needs? by John Stanley
The University of Exeter in the United Kingdom recently published research financed by Barclays Bank, which has implications for everyone who is serving the general population. This research shows that consumers shop establishments based on one of the two personal profiles.
1038 words 2006-07-22 - To Be An Effective Leader, Do A Check-up From The Neck Up by Della Menechella
Before we can effectively lead anyone, we must take an introspective view of ourselves. We must do a check-up from the neck up. We must be certain that the thoughts and attitudes we hold are in alignment with the role we perform.
550 words 2006-07-22 - If You Can’t See It, They Won’t Do It by Della Menechella
Recently, while developing a customer service program, I asked my client to provide me with detailed descriptions of behaviors he wanted his team members to engage in. He called me back a short time later and told me that his department heads were having a difficult time with the assignment.
638 words 2006-07-22 - This Old Business... by Michael S. Winicki
Not long ago I was asked to come out and take a look at a business that had been around for about 10 years. .. but the owner was frustrated with the amount of money he was making. Here is the story of a natural food retail store located in New York State.
1928 words 2006-07-21 - Greed can cost you your shirt! by Wilard Michlin
The proper action when things are going well is to pay off debt and consolidate your position. Then you will be financially strong and can go for further expansion without fear of loosing what gains you already have.
1393 words 2006-07-21 - Effective Transition From Employee to Leader by Kreg Enderson
Changing roles from employee to leader can be fun and very rewarding. It usually brings about more pay, more responsibility, and prestige. But it can also bring about some potential pitfalls as well.
383 words 2006-07-20 - You’re In Charge. Now What? by Inez Ng
For years now, you have been waiting patiently for that first opportunity to be put in charge of a group and show what you can do. It has finally happened. You are giddy with excitement and your head is full of ideas.
780 words 2006-07-19 - Team Building Celebration Plan -- Perfect For Any Time of Year by Denise O'Berry
When was your last team celebration? Have you been way too busy to bother? Sometimes we get so caught up in day-to-day work that we don't take the time to step back and celebrate success.
559 words 2006-07-19 - Broken Teams Damage Your Business by Barbara Giamanco
A profitable business bottom line depends on effective teaming as much today as it ever did; yet, “effective teaming” may be destined to be no more than another irrelevant buzz phrase, because by and large teams are still dysfunctional and broken.
861 words 2006-07-18 - Team Building - Collaborative vs. Competitive by Alan Hunt
Think back over all the team building sessions that you have attended over the years. There is a very good chance that at each and every one of them the facilitators organised your group into teams.
639 words 2006-07-17 - Making the ASK: Effectively Recruiting Your Team by Craig Harrison
How To Make "The Ask"Effectively Recruiting Your Team Many times in your life you will make requests of others: to join a group, committee or team, to perform a task or to assist with a project.
560 words 2006-07-16 - Scheduling Retail Employees by Darryl Gee
Scheduling my team has always been one of my least favorite tasks as a retail manager. It’s tedious, it takes hours and even when I think I have it right, I probably don’t. What makes scheduling a challenge is that you are balancing the demands of individuals on your team with the demands of your business.
856 words 2006-07-16 - Team Building for Entrepreneurs by Joanne Victoria
As a business owner and entrepreneur, you need an external and internal team of people to help your business thrive. As a business resource consultant, I also help others build the teams they need for continued success.
377 words 2006-07-15 - PROVEN Online Business Success In 3 Easy Steps by Mal Keenan
Some marketing experts would have you believe that the key to a successful home business is limited to a select few and that this chosen bunch have tapped into vast secrets where riches are to be found in abundance.
922 words 2006-07-15 - Business Start Ups... Let's Play Ball by Sue and Chuck DeFiore
Starting a business is like starting your own baseball team. Start-up (Spring training) is when you are doing your research, deciding on a business name, zoning requirements, setting up your business, deciding on what form your business will take (sole proprietorship, corporation, LLC).
449 words 2006-07-14 - The History of Hyundai by Matthew C. Keegan
If you live in North America, you likely are now very familiar with the Hyundai line of vehicles. Back in 1986, the first Hyundai was introduced to the market – an Excel – and the company’s line up has changed dramatically since that time.
471 words 2006-07-12 - The 3 Secrets of Team Motivation by Alan Fairweather
Do you want a highly motivated team who don't take time off work, don't keep looking for other jobs and make a positive contribution to your business? If the answer is "yes," then there are three steps you need to take with each member of your team.
546 words 2006-07-12 - The True Facts About MLM and Downline Builders by Karl Smith
Many people say that MLM do not work. Yet there are others who earn a full time income. .. It all depends on your interests and your available time. To build a downline with these MLM programs you need tools, time and a desire.
363 words 2006-07-12 - The Secret To Beating Tiger Woods At Golf … And, Its Correlation To Success In Business! by Paul Shearstone
The game of Golf, although difficult to master, can nevertheless be narrowed down to three fundamental disciplines: 1) The Power Game [Driving & Iron Play], 2) The Short Game [Finesse / Shots within 100 Yards] and 3) Putting.
1729 words 2006-07-11 - Corporate Team Building by Kate Hufstetler
There is a WHOLE lot of talk these days about Corporate Team Building. There are many, many options: vacation packages, rope courses, on-going office games, ice-breakers, etc. Management can also purchase videos, books, and seminar packages to assist them in building up their organization into a team worthy of belonging.
615 words 2006-07-10 - Team Building Exercises - Choosing the Right One by Alan Hunt
When a prospective new client calls us up and expresses an interest in team building, we ask a simple question - what do you want to achieve out of it? You might be surprised at how many people don't have an answer.
680 words 2006-07-09 - Finders Keepers by Kerri Salls
Finding and keeping the right team is one of the toughest and most important tasks you take on as a business owner or entrepreneur. Yet it doesn’t always get all the attention it warrants.
1173 words 2006-07-09 - Checklist For High Performing Teams by Susan Cullen
Why do some teams perform well while others struggle? How can you assess how effectively your team is working now, and identify methods for improvement? Research shows that 85% of the reasons that teams of people succeed or struggle has more to do with interpersonal issues, than technical competence.
459 words 2006-07-09 - Building a Strong Business Relationship by Jay Conners
When it comes to business and sales, building a strong relationship is critical. The stronger your relationship is with your customer, the more likely they will be to refer you business. Every day, make an attempt to build on the relationships you have with your customer.
529 words 2006-07-07 - Characteristics of High Performance Teams by Terence Traut
Abstract: Based on significant research, Entelechy has defined characteristics of effective teams. Entelechy reviewed over 50 studies on high performance teams and compiled a list of high performance team characteristics.
206 words 2006-07-06 - Better Decisions: Balancing Efficiency & Buy-In by Andrea Corney
A big source of managerial churn is lack of clarity around the decision process. The biggest source of confusion is the Team Decision. Does this mean that the boss wants lots of input and discussion before deciding or does it mean that a decision isn*t made until everyone agrees?
1782 words 2006-07-05 - The DMAIC Method in Six Sigma by Peter Peterka
The Six Sigma DMAIC process methodology is a system that brings measurable and significant improvement to existing processes that are falling below specifications. The DMAIC methodology can be used when a product or process is in existence at your company but is not meeting customer specification or is otherwise not performing adequately.
883 words 2006-07-04 - Do You Have The Leadership Trait In You To Pick The Right Player For The Right Job? Learn To Be an Ace with Mind Mapping by Dr V J Mariaraj
An important aspect of leadership is having the ability to choose the right people for the right job. This is a vital role that leaders will invariably be called upon to perform. In any team sport, a great deal of time is spent in picking the right players for the game.
705 words 2006-07-03
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