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Business Management InformationPunctuality in Business: What it Says About You"Nothing inspires confidence in a business man sooner than punctuality, nor is there any habit which sooner saps his reputation than that of being always behind time." (W. Mathews) Bosses Are Out ? Managers As Coaches Are InThere is a new trend taking hold in business today which translates into amazing productivity, results, and a happier workforce. It?s easy, positive, and some say transformative; best of all, it?s something you and every other individual charged with the responsibility for getting results through others can learn to do. It is?coaching people instead of managing them. Poly Bags and Pallet Shrouds - Just Get it RightLeadership: Stoking The Success TrainEveryone wants to succeed yet everyone has a different perception of what success means and what it will bring into their lives. It is a means of gaining financial freedom for some and for others it means a healthy, happy family life. There are others who define their success by the power that their job title brings and others who feel successful when they believe their leadership skills excel above others. Focus Leads To Nonprofit Success: Is Your Organization Rowing or DriftingPicture yourself standing on the bank of a river watching a rowing competition. Carefully watch the crews. Crewmembers dip the oars and bring them to the surface again and again in a carefully orchestrated rhythm. Crewmembers are working together to realize their common vision of a first place finish. Every team member is clear about the mission - complete the race in the fastest time. Leadership Skills Means Turnover is Not a Problem?Ha!? you say. ?For someone to make a statement like that, they obviously haven?t worked in the real world and certainly have never had to run a company.? Well, let me assure you. In my past I?ve not only run companies, but spent many years in one of the most notorious industries for turnover ? the restaurant industry. How to Attract and Retain the Right PeopleIf you?re one of the many executives struggling with finding and keeping the right people to propel your business forward, you?ll find these insights helpful. Nonprofit Performance: Outcome Measurement Can Be A Good ThingDoes the idea of program evaluation make your stomach churn? If so, you're not alone. Many nonprofit professionals and volunteers view program evaluation with fear. The idea of outcome measurement often takes these fears to new heights. Sarbanes Oxley 404 Compliance - How Nov. 15, 2004 Deadline Affects YouFast Relief for Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 Compliance Process and Procedures Investments - How to Get Money BackIn September 2004, President Bush signed the $146 billion tax cut bill restoring the recently expired business Research & Experimentation Tax Credit. The 18-month renewal of the research and experimentation tax credit, which expired June 30 2004, was the most expensive item with an expected $7.6 billion cost through 2014. Quality Standards with ISO 9001Standardizing Quality Systems Well-Defined Processes ? How to CreateInterested in learning how to reduce development time, save money and stay in control? Business professionals can learn how to create well-defined processes with the easy-to-manage Process Approach of Plan-Do-Check-Act. Management Procedures Usability ? How to ImproveAre your people consistently following your procedures? Each year, organizations lose thousands of dollars through common mistakes and lapses in usability. But what does that mean for business owners and executives? Better Manager Skills - How to LearnWhen you first take over a department, expectations are usually high but operations are sometimes in disarray. The staff is disorganized, goals aren?t being met, and hours are spent on unproductive tasks. Just when you think the company would never get on track, the CFO recommends that you learn more about something called operations assessment. Five Ways to Influence Change in OthersBecause of my work as a consultant, trainer and coach I deal with change and people?s reactions to it all the time. When a Client decides to work with us, they are recognizing that some sort of change is needed. After all, if they want more effective teams, better Customer Service, higher creativity, more effective training, or more effective leadership in their organizations, something has to become different than it is currently. Change must occur.
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