Simple Steps to Build a Better Team - Part 3 (of 3)
In part 1 you saw the factors that have a negative influence on a team. In part 2 you saw a number of simple measures that you can implement to have a positive effect on your team. Now that your team is better motivated and more coherent you can consider
Simple Steps to Build a Better Team - Part 2 (of 3)
Valuing your staff through action is much more effective than just telling them. One Boss I knew used to gather staff together at key times during the year, which was about the only time he saw most people. He gave a little pep-talk about how hard things
Participative Leadership
The leader took the advice of the other team members to reach out to members of country organizations to help facilitate their involvement and buy-in, as well as involve them in the decision making process. However, facilitative leadership was not a natur
Management Barriers in Company Growth and Transitions
“The Treadmill Mentality” means working longer and harder to improve organizational systems, but it’s often a mistaken approach. It’s similar to poor organization of your time–you munch a snack bar and read your business report, all during a 15-minute tre
How to Instill the MFA Mentality in Your Company
Artists develop this ability through an MFA (Masters of Fine Arts) program. Through traditional business education (MBA), however, most employees have refined their linear thought process—point A leads to point B leads to point C. But customers don’t anal
The Secret to Keeping Employees Committed
The concept of commitment almost seems old fashioned. Ironically, companies want to benefit from the lower turnover and higher performance of committed employees. At the same time, employees search for companies that are willing to be more committed to th
Employee Performance Appraisal — 5 Steps for the Ideal Assessment Form
The first two sections of the employee performance appraisal form focus on the “how” of the job, the way the individual goes about accomplishing his results. Here we identify and assess competencies – the behavioral elements of the job. To start, top mana
Sun Zi Art of War - Two Essential Factors to Tap Momentum
The person who knows how to exploit battle circumstances is able to command his troops like rolling logs and boulders. The characteristics of the logs and boulders are such that they are not dangerous when not moving, and have destructive effects when mov
Succession Planning - Who Will Fill the Shoes of Retiring Executives and Managers?
When talent leaves, they take valuable knowledge with them that has usually not been passed on. Surprisingly few organizations put structures in place for capturing knowledge, much less for making that knowledge easily available to others. This creates a
Organizational Structures In Project Management
Project management can be difficult for many due to improper organizational methods. Fortunately, this article will detail three traditional organizational methods that consistently increase project efficiency and productivity.
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