In these times of global economic turmoil with uncertainty, fear and worry on every business aspect, employees and employers alike must be focused and have a positive outlook. Each leader in an organization or a minor team should begin by looking at themselves. It is impossible to build an organization without having a look at…
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This year, for your company’s Christmas party, why not do something different and organize a themed event? An exciting and fun ending to the beautiful year. Your staff and customers will feel valued. Here are some suggestions you could try; 1. Grease inspiring Corporate Picnic A corporate picnic is a classic Christmas Party event, but…
It’s a law – workers are required to be secure at work. If they’re not, for instance, in Australia, the consequences could be severe. Inability to consider security seriously in the workplace is a failure to think about the workers who work with you. Businesses are able to get away with it when the only…
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As a manager or leader, there will be times when you are going between strengths and weaknesses while getting better at your job. It is likely that there will be occasions when you confront significant obstacles. The current economic climate is an instance of a problematic scenario. What are the most critical aspects of managing…
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Every team is built upon an underlying foundation that determines the character of their performance. I’ll share seven specific simple tools that you can use to construct a high-performance foundation for your team. I’ll be using seven everyday items to represent the bricks that make up Your Teams Foundation. Here’s an exercise you can take…
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Outside my home are blue and white flags which read, “Don’t give up the ship.” It’s a replica of the flag that flew over the ship of Commodore Perry in his battle to defend Lake Erie during the war of 1812. It’s a message that businesses need today in these difficult times. But, how can…
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Solitaire practitioners face unique challenges in establishing profitable companies. Although the expression “No man is an isle” may be a cliché, it is applicable to sole practitioners. To succeed, the solo practitioner has to make use of the skills of a wide range of experts. That includes support for administrative tasks, whether part or full…
Energy drinks are the most popular today. Every convenience retailer in America has a cooler stuffed with bottles that contain Red Bull, Rock Star, and Monster. People are engaged and energized; however, everyday business is full of dull, boring meetings that are not productive and boring. Meetings are an essential part of business, yet they…
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“If you’re in an enormous group, it’s akin to fighting humanity.” According to Nathan Zook in a recent article in 37 Signals. Actually, research suggests that the most successful and efficient group of project teams are usually between 8 to 14 members. In a report about Antony Jay’s work as a business writer in his…
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“I” kind of people are the socially active individuals in our lives who focus on people and interactions, usually at the expense of performing tasks. These are the people who are the main attraction at a party. They enjoy being on the stage and are never at their best, but are rarely task-focused. They are…
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