By admin on September 7, 2010
How often have you smiled thinly at an unsavory joke, withheld a critical opinion, or kept silent instead of pointing out a mistake a colleague has made? There are many situations in which we choose not to speak up, or at least not to speak up with the truth, fearful that we will suffer, or [...]
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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
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 5, 2010
By its very nature, direct mail promotions are designed to be one-to-one communication vehicles. As marketers, we are all aware of this in the back of our minds, but in practice, sometimes the “direct” portion drops off the map, and we end up producing unplaced promotional brand ads in an envelope. If you want o [...]
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By admin on September 5, 2010
By its very nature, direct mail promotions are designed to be one-to-one communication vehicles. As marketers, we are all aware of this in the back of our minds, but in practice, sometimes the “direct” portion drops off the map, and we end up producing unplaced promotional brand ads in an envelope. If you want o [...]
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By admin on September 5, 2010
Most people have experienced change in their working lives in recent years. It may have been a major restructuring of your department or your organisation, or something as apparently straight forward as moving from your own private office into an open plan environment.
Either way, it is common to find yourself working closely with a new [...]
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By admin on August 15, 2010
Getting up is tough after you take a fall in your business. Some unexpected event that throws you off track can easily keep you off track unless you get right back up. Even the most optimistic of us loses faith, energy, and interest. It happens to the best of us. It’s just like a boxing [...]
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By admin on August 13, 2010
There are many rumors flying around about the establishment of new businesses and how the process actually works. Some of these rumors are truth and others are completely false. Starting your own business is a time consuming and difficult task, but the overall rewards can definitely be worth the hard work and financial [...]
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By admin on August 6, 2010
Independent professionals who want to get more clients often begin with this question: “My website needs testimonials to convert traffic. But I am new so I don’t have many clients.”
Many coaches and consultants have begun their careers by offer to deliver their services free. Sometimes they will make an explicit agreement with their clients: “If [...]
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By admin on August 3, 2010
How do you know if it is the right time to take some load off your back and learn to delegate? Is there such as thing as making the kind of money you’ve always wanted and having time to enjoy the fruits of your labor more frequently?
You will know that it is the right time [...]
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By admin on July 28, 2010
Dollar’s down. Gas is up. Market’s all over the place. House prices have fallen. People are keeping their wallets in their pockets.
Companies large and small are feeling the effects. Skittish investors notwithstanding, big companies can usually ride out a downturn in the economy.
It’s a lot harder for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Most of us don’t [...]
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