By admin on September 7, 2010
The new electronic interdependence recreates the world
in the image of a global village.
–Marshall McLuhan
When I started the 400 Year Project in 1995, I sensed that electronic communications about the project’s goals would be important. But I was clueless about what to do.
The youngest people at Mitchell and Company assured me that we had to have [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
For most of us, the thought of confrontation sits up there with going to the dentist, making an off-the-cuff speech or being summoned by our bank manager.
What are we scared of? Are we afraid that our emotions will run away with us when we feel strongly about something? Are we scared of exposing ourselves to [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
The background to performance review discussions ought to make these conversations run smoothly. The roles of employee and manager are clearly defined; the relationship between them is structured and based on familiar organizational principles; goals, targets, measures and action plans are usually in place.
How then can we explain the conflicts that arise during performance appraisals [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
The background to performance review discussions ought to make these conversations run smoothly. The roles of employee and manager are clearly defined; the relationship between them is structured and based on familiar organizational principles; goals, targets, measures and action plans are usually in place.
How then can we explain the conflicts that arise during performance appraisals [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
Newsletters and Magazines are a great way to communicate, not only with customers but the general public as well. You will get your name out there and people will start talking about your business with others. You will not only be getting the exposure of the magazines but also word of mouth. Any business can [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
Over the years Human Resource Departments have become more and more sophisticated in designing performance appraisal processes and documentation. We have goals, objectives, targets, outputs and key performance areas. We achieve them, using inputs, competencies, and behaviours. We add in measures, standards, criteria, and key performance indicators, then roll it all up in a performance [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
Managers and their employees would generally agree that when performance is being reviewed there are three desired outcomes. Performance problems should be resolved; the employee should be given some positive motivation and acknowledgment for work done well; and the conversation should be of benefit to the employee as a coaching and development opportunity.
More often than [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
The best-laid plans o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley.
–Robert Burns
Let me share with you how I came to realize the importance of symbolizing goals and programs. It all started when I launched the 400 Year Project (to make improvements 20 times faster than ever before) in September 1995. I held an initial meeting to [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
Let me assume that you now know everything about the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of taking a Spanish home study course or learning Spanish online. Naturally, you may feel overwhelmed with the sheer volume of information you have received. You might even wonder if it is really necessary to learn Spanish. However, a [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
Working with people to improve their performance is one of the most important functions in managing. Yet managers often avoid conversations about poor performance because they can be difficult and confrontational. No-one likes to become involved in heated arguments that may result in accusations and emotional outbursts. We do not want to risk embarrassment, or [...]
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By admin on September 7, 2010
There are millions of websites existing today. All of them are looking for a high ranking place in the World Wide Web. How do these websites become lucrative at present? While a lot did business selling products and services in the past, a lot of profitable websites these days do not sell physical products. Instead, [...]
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By admin on September 6, 2010
We are all familiar with difficult conversations. We encounter them with colleagues at work, with friends and in our families. Often, we try to avoid them altogether.
How many times do you bite your tongue rather than speak up to someone in authority? How many people are driving you crazy, in large ways or small, and [...]
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