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December 19, 2012
7 Ways a New Manager Can Build Trust
Have you given your new employees reason to trust you?
By Emilie Shoop, Creator and Leader of Shoop Training & Consulting
“The glue that holds all relationships together - including the relationship between; the leader and the led is trust, and trust is based on integrity.” Brian Tracy
All throughout your career you are building others’ trust in you. You have built trust between you and your coworkers. Your boss trusts you. Other departments trust you. Customers trust you. What trust have...Continue reading
By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on December 19, 2012
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December 13, 2012
Building International Leadership Credibility
What content, actions or practices will influence your leadership credibility; the ability to face and work through struggles on overseas assignments?
By Debbie Nicol, Managing Director, 'business en motion'
According to Kouzes and Posner, credibility is the currency of leadership. Credibility is ‘smelt and felt’ by all around you, and is mirrored in self-confidence and following.
With the world changing, the context of leadership is most certainly changing, yet Kouzes and Posner’s research shows that content remains the same. What content, actions or practices will influence your leadership credibility; the...Continue reading
By Debbie NicolPosted in International Management on December 13, 2012
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December 3, 2012
Lacking Good Mentorship? Is the Problem You, Your Boss or Your Employee?
Understand the problem and improve business results.
There is no written rule that Managers or Leaders are good mentors. Mentorship is an added perk that is shared between two people if the stars align...meaning, it takes a knowledgeable Mentor and a willing Mentee to make the relationship work. Just because there is a working relationship does not mean the ‘knowledge’ or the ‘willingness’ exist…there needs to be the right balance.
So how do you find this balance? Is the problem you, your boss or your...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Management on December 3, 2012
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November 26, 2012
Six Actions Small Business Owners Should Take Before, During, & After Start-up
You Want To Start Your Own Business...Now What?
Here are six areas to focus your efforts as a small business owner, whether you are planning to start your business or already own it. You don't have to be an expert on day one. The challenge is to continue to develop these skills and incorporate them into your business strategy. Over time, your positive results will reflect your efforts.
Develop your sales and marketing skills.
You can have a fantastic business idea, but if you do not know how to get the word out to potential...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Small Business on November 26, 2012
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November 26, 2012
Small Business: The Importance of Defining and Implementing Processes
Structuring expectations is important for businesses large and small.
By Gina Fedeli, President GCF Consulting, Inc.
Small firms usually avoid defining formal procedures. They worry about becoming too rigid, and think attracting and retaining innovative staff will suffer, resulting in business challenges. The opposite is true.
There are legal and financial risks when departments like HR and procurement lack guidelines. However, all departments can benefit from clear procedures for repeat activities. Since employees wear many hats in growing companies,...Continue reading
By Gina FedeliPosted in Small Business on November 26, 2012
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November 14, 2012
When Can Adaptability Slip Into Compromise? Pitfalls of International Management
Learn how to balance your approach to cultural norms without losing sight of your objectives.
By Debbie Nicol, Managing Director, 'business en motion'
On some recent business trips, I managed to find a moment to visit the natural wonders of local beaches. In Ghana, the width and breadth of the beach and ocean was a patchwork of blue and black plastic bags whilst on mainland Thailand, the first 200m offshore proudly displayed brown-green ocean water, silently persuading those blue ocean lovers to remain on terra firma. These observations reinforced a previous insight, or was it an...Continue reading
By Debbie NicolPosted in International Management on November 14, 2012
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November 12, 2012
A Project Manager’s Guide to Proper Care & Feeding of Project Issues
Learn how to manage the small, seemingly harmless complications before they escalate and damage your career.
By Ron Montgomery, Management Consultant & Owner, OnPoint, LLC
Your project kick off meeting was a great success and the team is beginning to execute the plan. Then some nefarious trolls begin to arrive in your email inbox. They vary in external appearance, but they have a common name: Project Issues. When they first arrive, they are small and appear to be harmless. When ignored, they grow and multiply and sometimes damage the project manager’s career....Continue reading
By Ron MontgomeryPosted in Project & Process Management on November 12, 2012
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November 4, 2012
Six Steps Managers Need To Follow When Hiring Junior Military Officers
Make sure you are prepared: a successful transition for your employee is a successful hire for your team.
Many private sector companies actively seek out Junior Military Officers to fill employment opportunities. They hire them into their leadership programs and management positions with a great deal of confidence that they will bring a unique skill set and accelerated management experience to strengthen their organization. These individuals can walk into a leadership or management role, learn quickly, make decisions and move forward with confidence. Their transition, however, can be personally challenging due...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Military Officer Transition on November 4, 2012
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October 31, 2012
Six Success Tips For Operations Professionals
Is your Operations Group aligned with your company’s vision?
As market dynamics change, so should your operations group. Make sure you are being proactive, able to adapt and stay competitive. Here are six success tips all operations professionals should incorporate into their routine.
Focus on Communication input and output.
Often times operations becomes a microcosm of its own and loses touch unintentionally, sometimes deliberately, with the rest of the organization. Don’t let this happen. Be open to market demands and listen to your...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Operations on October 31, 2012
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October 21, 2012
Don’t Forget to Delegate!
Whether you are a first time manager or a seasoned pro, delegating is essential to effective management.
By Emilie Shoop, Creator and Leader of Shoop Training & Consulting
Now that you are the manager or supervisor you need to stop doing the work. Now, I’m not saying you won’t have any work to do! Sorry, you won’t get off that easy here. What I am saying, however, is that your role has changed. It is no longer your job to get the bulk of the work done, but to manage it getting done. There is a big difference.
Moving into a management role...Continue reading
By Emilie ShoopPosted in Management on October 21, 2012
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