You Don't Lead By Hitting People Over The Head

Who has inspired you? And are you, in turn, inspiring those you lead.

Assumptions and Management

We keep telling ourselves not to assume anything, but is it really possible in management? Read on - and put on your thinking cap!

In Business, How Do You Encourage Employee Retention?

Many businesses fail to realise the amount of time it takes to get a new employee fully trained. It can take anywhere between 1 and 6 months to train a new member of staff. It can also take the same amount of time to find out if they are suitable for the job in the first place!

Realistic Target Setting - Part 1

Targets are essential motivators of performance improvement, but many people find setting meaningful targets very difficult. This article discusses the first 3 of 6 challenges of realistic goal setting when it comes to business performance improvement. Look out for part 2!

Realistic Target Setting - Part 2

In part 1 of this article, the first 3 of 6 challenges to setting realistic performance targets were discussed. This article looks at the last 3 of 6 challenges of realistic goal setting when it comes to business performance improvement.

Nurturing Creativity At Work

Good managers know that creativity is essential for the health and prosperity of the companies they work for. And therefore, good managers also know that their single most important job is to nurture creativity in those who report to them.

Getting Buy-In - Zen And The Art Of Performance Measurement

Wondering about how to generate buy-in to performance measurement so you can reduce your fussing and forcing of people to get involved? Here are some tips to help you out.

The Most Important Role Of The Manager

Many people have different ideas of the key role of managers and how they should lead. But being able to do just two things well with your team could transform your it from a mediocre one to a high performing force.

Are Your Employees Safe?

Housekeeping. 29 CFR 1910.22 (a) (2) 1910.22 General Requirements. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets down specific rules and regulations for the maintenance of facilities in relation to floor safety and the rules of compliance.

It May Be Awhile Before The Meek Inherit The Earth

What often happens to people who move into positions of authority? Must one be a jerk and a bully to succeed as a leader? Does arrogance make a top manager?

How To Grow A VEO (The One Thing Competitors Can't Steal)

The global economy has you feeling more than a little uneasy. And no wonder. You're competing with the entire world. You need that competitive edge that can't be duplicated. When you come to this sobering realization, your first instinct is to focus all of your energies on product development or marketing. You need bottom-line results and you need them now. But according to

Hire The Best - 11 Essentials

These 11 Essentials are based on the beliefs, attitudes and best practices of organizations that have made selection a core competency of their business. They are presented to help you enhance your own success in selection. Hiring the best includes all selections – hires, transfers, promotions and team appointments.

How Speakers, Trainers, Coaches And Consultants Lose Money

Are you a speaker with great keynotes and maybe some content but lack more serious in-depth training to offer your client? Are you a trainer who has no idea how to coach or visa versa? Are you a consultant who's great on a project but terrified to step on stage? In this article, you will find out what the 5 most serious gaps are in programs and services and answer some critical questions; ending with the BIGGEST question of all.