Tony Harvey: For some years now managers have been using the system of SMART goals and objectives to help them set targets for themselves and others. SMART has classically stood for : S - Specific M - Measurable A - Achievable R - Realistic T - Timely
I have found that SMART doesn’t go far enough.
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SMART Goals - Not So SMART?
Posted by wdywft under ManagementFrom http://www.whatdoyouwantfromthem.com 5116 days ago
When you are fortunate enough to win, you must be humble in victory, respecting your competitor. When you lose, you must be gracious in defeat.
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Plans and Next Steps - The Pipeline
Posted by SellBetter under SalesFrom http://www.sellbetter.ca 5118 days ago
In sales next steps are key to both winning deals and shortening your sales cycle, and to achieve your next step you need to both plan and execute your plan. But too many sales people confuse a plan with a real next step, which is often the reason for losing deals, or having a longer cycle.
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Who do you need to thank?
Posted by bestbizpractices under Success StoriesFrom http://bestbizpractices.org 5118 days ago
In America, Thanksgiving is the season for gratitude, goodwill and generosity. Most successful small business owners have had some tough times and were helped by people along the way. Read more to find out what kind of help some small business owners have received.
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An Autopsy Has Never Brought the Body Back to Life (A Note to the Sales Manager)
Posted by iannarino under SalesFrom http://thesalesblog.com 5118 days ago
Made Hot by: profit613 on November 23, 2010 4:20 pm
The trouble with sales reports is that they are autopsies. And an autopsy has never been known to bring the body back to life.
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9 Tips For Managing Your Customer Receivables
Posted by ronika under FinanceFrom http://www.montrealfinancial.ca 5118 days ago
Having Accounts Receivable i.e. amounts owing by customers is both good and bad. It's good because it means that you have sales and customers. It's bad because it is cash that you don't have now, and there is always a possibility that you won't collect. When you offer credit terms to your custom
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A Sincere and Heartfelt Thanks
Posted by BizNetCentral under Social MediaFrom http://biznetcentral.com 5118 days ago
I would like to personally thank each and every person who took the time to wish me a, “Happy Birthday,” on Facebook and other social sites. The outpouring of kindness was an overwhelming blessing.
Since it’s my birthday, I’m entitled to some birthday wishes. My Birthday Wishes for this Holida Read More
Since it’s my birthday, I’m entitled to some birthday wishes. My Birthday Wishes for this Holida Read More
How to Discover Your Writing Voice
Posted by Ileane under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://basicblogtips.com 5119 days ago
Made Hot by: dreamwithdeadline on November 22, 2010 2:19 pm
Let me begin by thanking my good friend Ileane for having me appear on Basic Blog Tips, it is truly a pleasure. I receive lots of requests for Guest Posts ...
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A Business Blogging Lesson in Creativity & a "Who-dun-it?": Murder On the Orient Express!
Posted by yoni67 under Success StoriesFrom http://jobshuk.com 5120 days ago
Made Hot by: alastair on November 17, 2010 3:56 pm
A legendary luxury train making its way across Europe.
And MURDER!
A lesson in bringing literary creativity to business blogs. And making them fun to write and more fun to read! Read More
And MURDER!
A lesson in bringing literary creativity to business blogs. And making them fun to write and more fun to read! Read More
4 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know Before Start Working from Home
Posted by hishaman under ManagementFrom http://www.famousbloggers.net 5120 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on November 20, 2010 1:24 pm
Learn the simple work from home strategies that will help you to stay productive while working from home and make consistent full time income
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