Have you ever tried to make a change to something important in your business only to be frustrated a few weeks or months down the road when employees are doing it the same as always? Making change "stick" isn't easy. Learn what major factors stand in the way of effective organizational ch Read More
In order to innovate we have to generate new connections between ideas. We can’t do this if all of our routines only expose us to viewpoints that are very similar to our own. Read More
Are entrepreneurs made, or born? In other words, are the characteristics needed to be a successful small business owner innate or can they be learned? According to a new study by Ernst & Young, the answer to this puzzle is…well, a bit of both.
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Finding the perfect employee for your business can be difficult. Here are some ideas to complement the traditional interview.
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There are 3 Rules of Management Communication that Leaders need to learn and heed—get the bad news out early, tell them ‘why’, and communicate congruently. Read More
The game of golf is an exceptional metaphor for leaders. Successful golfers and leaders face similar problems with ego, alignment, tools to use, and hazards. Learn how to win the Leadership Masters! Read More
Whether you are selling handicrafts, providing professional services, or offering consulting services, it is possible to start a small business fairly quickly and easily. However, there are pitfalls associated with being an entrepreneur. Read More
Jobs is well know for his confident demeanor. When he speaks, he means it, and he rarely minces words. So, to hear him apologize, on stage, and at a major press event was something to be seen. In his apology, Jobs spoke about the poorly received Mobile Me product that Apple has been offering for th Read More
Recent #kaizenblog chats have got me thinking about how easy it is to go along with the fast pace of business. This fast pace seems to evoke a sense that we are machines placed in our workplaces to keep things functional. Read More
Project management is about the people who are part of that project. The end-recipient of the project output, the project team members and of course, the project manager. The ability of a project manager to deliver effectively is tied to the ability to manage people in different circumstances. Rely Read More
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