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- Span of Control in an Organization - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2008 from himanshu junejaSpan of Control means the number of subordinates that can be managed efficiently and effectively by a superior in an organization. It suggests how the relations are designed between a superior and a subordinate in an organization. Span of control is of two types: Narrow span of control: Narrow ...
Views: 54870(3 votes) - Keyholder – Responsibilities and Duty - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from anupam YadavKey holder is an employee, generally in a retail setting, who takes on additional responsibilities similar to those held by management. The main unique feature is the ability to open and close the store. Other than opening and closing key holder also have other responsibilities. Below are the ...
Views: 29766 - Team Building - the Goals and Objectives of a Team Building Workshop - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kate TammemagiShould we consider a facilitated Team Building workshop? This is a thought that often comes up in an Organisation. It is usually driven by very definite issues that have arisen concerning the Team, such as performance issues, attitudes, relationships and so on. A Team Building Workshop may well ...
Views: 22488(1 vote) - High School Stress - by High school years should be a great experience, but many demands and rapid changes can make them one of the most stressful times of life. Students today face increasing amounts of schoolwork, a rapidly changing curriculum, assignment deadlines and exams; they worry about selecting careers and ...
Views: 21350(4 votes) - The Objectives in Managing People – People Management - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Kate TammemagiWhat are the objectives in managing people? This is the starting point for any new Manager or Supervisor. In people management, what are the goals? How will you know when they you been successful? In people management, as with every other endeavour, a clear susses vision will set you on a ...
Views: 19191(4 votes) - The Objectives in Managing People – People Management - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Kate TammemagiWhat are the objectives in managing people? This is the starting point for any new Manager or Supervisor. In people management, what are the goals? How will you know when they you been successful? In people management, as with every other endeavour, a clear susses vision will set you on a ...
Views: 19191(4 votes) - The Four Stages Of Organizational Development - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from William CottringerTHE FOUR STAGES OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT by William Cottringer The human potential movement of the early seventies employed a helpful frame of reference to understand the process of interpersonal group development. This model involves four distinct stages of development: ...
Views: 19088(8 votes) - Starting a New Job? Here Is Your 90-Day Success Action Plan - by Submitted on May 21, 2017 from Ravinder TulsianiI heard long time ago that life is like a mirror, except that a typical mirror displays your actions instantly and life has a lag effect. Life has a way of showing what you do today later on in the form of fruits of your labor. In the context of career, this lag time is approximately 3 ...
Views: 18561 - 12 Attributes of a Functional Team - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2005 from Steve DavisMost of us have had the experience of working on teams, an experience, in retrospect, we often regret having had. Consequently, you probably have a pretty good idea of the things that are typically "wrong" with groups. By "wrong," of course I mean those behaviors that are getting in the way of ...
Views: 17740(6 votes) - Importance Of Management Information System - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Robert SmithManagement information system is an integrated set of component or entities that interact to achieve a particulars function, objective or goal. Therefore it is a computer based system that provides information for decisions making on planning, organizing and controlling the operation of the ...
Views: 17731(3 votes) - ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE THROUGH TOTAL COMMITMENT - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Dr Adalat KhanACHIEVING EXCELLENCE THROUGH TOTAL COMMITMENT Excellence is an excellent word and excellent companies strive for achieving it. Many factors contribute to the excellence of companies chief among them is employee’s commitment. Without commitment no company can think of achieving excellence. ...
Views: 17023(1 vote) - 3 C's of Effective Communication - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Liz UramFor effective communication, check your messages for the 3 C’s – clear, concise, consistent. It is a waste of time to speak to an audience whose eyes are glazing over because they are overwhelmed with the amount and flow of information you are providing and meaningless to write communications ...
Views: 16957(1 vote) - How To Be A Fearless Leader - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Andrew RondeauTo be a leader means you should be brave and fearless, this however is easier said than done. After all, everyone has their own set of fears and leaders are no different. Despite your existing fears however, there are ways of becoming a fearless leader and a good one at that. The very first ...
Views: 16914(30 votes) - 10 Factors That Make Your Presentation or Speech Effective - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoWhile presenting at the National Speakers Association (NSA) Convention in Orlando, I was able to hear dozens of presentations and speeches. The experience led me to think about what makes a presentation or speech effective, which I define as the ability to communicate your message clearly in a ...
Views: 15168(2 votes) - Does MBWA (Management By Wandering Around) Still Work? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeTom Peters, alumnus of the management consulting firm of McKinsey & Company and one of today's best known and highest paid management gurus, first came to prominence in 1982 as he "knocked our socks off" with his eye-opening best-seller In Search of Excellence. This thought-provoking classic ...
Views: 13870(16 votes) - Handling The Manipulative, Backstabbing Office Psychopath - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Andrew BaileyWe all have them. Those annoying, manipulative backstabbing colleagues. We normally label them as the 'office psychopath'. Male, female, it doesn't matter. In fact, Dr John Clarke, a lecturer at the Continuing Education Center at the University of Sydney and the author of two books on ...
Views: 13071(9 votes) - Definition: Management Theory - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Debbie MolisTheoretical scope Mary Parker Follett (1868–1933), who wrote on the topic in the early twentieth century, defined management as "the art of getting things done through people". One can also think of management functionally, as the action of measuring a quantity on a regular basis and of ...
Views: 12950(4 votes) - How to make BIG changes in your life when you are stuck! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonWhy big changes are important when feeling stuck Do you feel stuck in your life now? Feeling stuck can be a result of many factors. It can be financial problems, loss of job, loneliness, boredom, or just a sense of angst about your life and direction. It might be that your days are busy, and ...
Views: 11827(2 votes) - Definition: Management Development - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Debbie MolisManagement Development is best described as the process from which managers learn and improve their skills not only to benefit themselves but also their employing organisations.[1] In organisational development (OD), the effectiveness of management is recognised as one of the determinants of ...
Views: 11460(2 votes) - The Importance of Self-Awareness - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat is self-awareness? This is unknown territory for many. In school we are seldom taught to do deep reflection. As we get older and become adults we get caught in the cycle of productivity and consumption. As a result self reflection becomes something to be avoided so as not to slow one ...
Views: 11060(3 votes) - Leadership: Are You a Bully Leader? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Donna PriceThe Bully in the Manager's Office Bullies don't just exist on the playground. They also sit in the manager's chair or the CEO's office. Bully leadership is sharp, authoritative, angry, and feels uncomfortable to those in contact with it. Bully leaders believe that they are rallying the ...
Views: 10091 - Build Morale when Times are Tough - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Doug StaneartTimes are tough, and as a result, morale can suffer. So what can the leaders of an organization do to help team members feel more confident and at ease? Below are a few simple tips to improve teamwork and morale -- especially in a recession (or depression): Give Sincere Compliments When ...
Views: 9589(4 votes) - 7 Tips For Effective Task Management - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from tia jonesEffective task management is essential to completing any project successfully whether working solo or with a team. There are several tools available with many features that make the task management process much more efficient and convenient for individuals and teams. 1. Daily Task Planning At ...
Views: 9157 - Easy steps to Diffuse Difficult Situations in the Classroom - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2005 from Diane MierzwikAs a teacher, you have to perform many roles: instructor, coach, role model, advisor, and ally. None of these roles are effective if you aren’t also the peacekeeper. Keeping the peace in your classroom creates a climate that promotes risk-taking and ensures that everyone is able to perform at ...
Views: 9013(1 vote) - Leadership : The Impact of Leadership Attributes or Traits and Leadership Literature Review - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLEROvercoming Adversity: The Impact of Leadership Attributes or Traits My 30 years of experience in leadership and senior leadership positions, my personal background, combined with my academic background uniquely prepared me to do the research into the possible relationship or impact that ...
Views: 8999(121 votes) - Seven Characteristics of an Authentic Leader - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonBeing an authentic leader is a cornerstone of building a spiritually intelligent workplace. To be authentic is to be real, to be genuine. If we consider that the opposite of authentic is phony or fake, then most people would vote for authenticity. It's like a counterfeit coin, which doesn't buy ...
Views: 8872(12 votes) - HOW TO BE DEMOTED GRACEFULLY WHEN YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2008 from William CottringerHOW TO BE DEMOTED GRACEFULLY WHEN YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON By Bill Cottringer One of the realities of today’s economic downturn is a hard one to swallow, at least with any honorable degree of courage, humility and gracefulness. This is the reality that you can still be a good person, and an ...
Views: 8818(2 votes) - Top 11 Ground Rules for Conducting a Strategic Planning Session - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutConducting a good strategic planning session is critical to the success of a solid strategic plan; one that includes specific and measurable goals and objectives, providing a clear direction for the organization. To ensure that the actual planning retreat is as productive as it can be, ground ...
Views: 8723(8 votes) - The 3Cs of Communication: Clear, Concise, and Correct - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonBob Sheppard, the announcer for the New York Yankees, for more than almost six decades, applied three simple principles to his extraordinary delivery. Surely his beautiful baritone made him highly listenable and memorable; however, it was his discipline that made him a lifetime member of the ...
Views: 8690(4 votes) - Too Much Work, Not Enough People? Key Strategies for Managing More Work with Fewer People - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Mary ElstonEvery month the calendar seems to serve up a special occasion or holiday that provides a good excuse for eating a fantastic meal. After a big helping of caloric overload you may begin to strategize how to make up for it. Diet fads are constantly the rage. Consumers voraciously devour the ...
Views: 8489 - Living in the Now - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunLook around where you work and see how different people live in different periods of time. They are living in the Past Now, Current Now or Future Now. Being around people living in the Past Now can be depressing. These individuals believe something great happened in the past, but nothing will ...
Views: 7936(7 votes) - How to Sell Abstract Art for a Living - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Alejandro ReyesMaking and selling art for a living can be extremely rewarding but may not be for every artist. In addition to knowing how to create beautiful abstract artwork or paintings, there are many other marketing concepts with which you need to be familiar to know how to sell art successfully. Can I ...
Views: 7652(1 vote) - Extroverts in the Workplace - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Jane CranstonIn contemporary psychological terms, “extrovert” is used to describe a individuals whose temperament type or preference directs and receives their energy from external sources. In the practical sense, they are action people who plug into others for their juice. They’re not generally drawn to ...
Views: 7320(1 vote) - How Negativity Spreads - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Dr. Mike CioppaWe've all heard it, “negativity spreads like wildfire” or “one bad apple spoils the whole bunch.” Most of us realize that a negative persons behavior spreads much more quickly than a person with a positive attitude, but very few people understand the mechanics of the process. Why is this so? ...
Views: 7220 - What Makes Someone a Good Decision Maker? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Shellee HaleSuccessful business leaders tend to be very observant and are exceptionally good at decision-making. Part of what makes them good at making the right decision quickly is their education and past experiences. A business-savvy executive acts fast, but not without clear intentions and strategic ...
Views: 7120 - Healthy Eating on a Shoestring Budget - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachIf you only had $300 a month to spend on groceries for a family of four, could you do it? Maybe you would need more than $300, but this guide to eating on $300 a month will show you the basics so you will know how to add on if necessary. Whatever your reason for having a tight budget, the ...
Views: 7020(5 votes) - 7 Quick Exercises to Help You Develop a Business Mission and Vision Statement - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Don MidgettMission and vision statements generate a lot of attention in the business world, ever wonder why? Building a successful business is part of the motivation. After all, you should understand exactly why you are in business. Your employees should not only reflect this but deliver on that ...
Views: 6928(3 votes) - How To Analyse Business Strategy - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Rodney WincasterAnalysis of a company’s strategy is a must, markets are changing and so are trends, the organisation will have to modify their strategy so as to maximise their gains. The analysis of a business strategy is a lengthy process and it contains a lot of steps. Though it is tedious, it is thorough and ...
Views: 6621 - Sexual Harassment Policy Guidelines - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandSexual Harassment Policy Guidelines By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra The following document is a draft sexual harassment guideline for business and other organizations. Permission is hereby granted for you to modify and use the information in this article ...
Views: 6607 - Importance Of Project management - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steven GrantIn modern day business scenario the business always try to diversify their resources into profitable areas; accordingly the progression plans are chalked out. The risk at any step of business progression means pitfalls and losses. In order to avoid the failure often these business managements ...
Views: 6394(5 votes) - 7 Practical Ways Managers Can Motivate & Energize the Demotivated - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Jennifer MounceIf employees in your organization seem a little demotivated lately it is no wonder. Between budget cuts, salary cuts, and hiring freezes employees everywhere are feeling pressured to "work miracles". In addition, if they are still employed it is most likely that someone close to them is not so ...
Views: 6365 - Pareto Principle: The Key to Time Management - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ron HuxleyThe 80/20 Rule is one of the most helpful of all concepts of time and life management. It is also called the Pareto Principle after its founder, the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who first wrote about it in 1895. Pareto noticed that people in his society seemed to divide naturally into what ...
Views: 6156(1 vote) - 6 Points of Perspective in Situations - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Patrick IrvineA request was made that I incorporate some management and leadership tips into the tone of it, so here it is. We each interact with the world in different ways; we create our situations just as much as they create us. This “circle of life” can be summed up with the following six ...
Views: 6150(2 votes) - Definition: Business Management Skill - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Debbie MolisLeadership is back in fashion. Of course, it never truly disappears from the front line of management. But when the Harvard Business Review devotes a whole issue to the subject, it’s clear that leadership has passed into the conspicuous phase of its attention cycle. That isn’t surprising. The ...
Views: 5954(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why You Are Struggling To Make That Decision - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesWow, could you just make a decision already? Please! How many times have you heard that from yourself or others? You wonder why what seems like such a simple decision for others is so difficult for you. Or perhaps you are usually extremely decisive and yet find yourself waffling between ...
Views: 5949(1 vote) - Team Leadership - The Importance of Aligning the Team to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Kate TammemagiSuccess in the role of the Team Leader, at any level, is measured by the performance the Team. The effective Team Leader knows that developing a high performing Team involves many Leadership skills, people management competencies and effective use of Leadership processes. There are some ...
Views: 5928(1 vote) - People Management – How to Run Effective One-to-Ones - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Kate TammemagiOne of the most important People Management tools is the regular one-to-one performance discussion. As with most things in life, being effective at performance One-to-ones requires planning, structuring and building effective habits. This article provides a concise ‘how to’ guide to holding ...
Views: 5879(3 votes) - How to Take Control of Difficult Conversations - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Joyce WeissCommunication woes plague professionals across the board: Supervisors reprimand you in front of others. Coworkers tactlessly reject your ideas. Clients lash out at people to get what they want. Rather than pushing back, getting even, or seething in silence, you can gain control of the ...
Views: 5843 - Import Export Manager Cover Letter - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Qing Lin PetrasThe following Import Export Manager Cover Letter was created by myself. Together with my personal resume, it had been sent to the import export and international trade related companies in Greater Boston areas, during 2002 and 2003. It is my sincerely hope that you can get help from this import ...
Views: 5733 - Favoritism Creates Conflict in the Workplace - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Marlene ChismConflict in the workplace can be caused by a boss playing favorites. I often compare the boss-employee relationship to the parent-child relationship. We all want our bosses to be fair. So let me talk about what drives the perception of fairness...because sometimes it’s really just a perception ...
Views: 5711 - The Elements Of A Great Manager - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2003 from Julie DonleyAs you know, being a manager is no easy task. And if you’ve been promoted from a technical position you may not be prepared to meet the demands of your new position. For some, managing comes naturally while others struggle with creating cohesive teams, handling staff difficulties and producing ...
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