- Angel Investors: 7Online Business Plan Scams and 1 Real Deal By : Parveen Kumar
We've all seen the hype: "We'll put your plan in front of thousands of investors!" "We'll write you an award-winning online business plan!" "Only $3,000 for thousands of investors to learn about your company!"
I cringe every time I see one of these ads. Vultures are preying on honest business people who want to fund their businesses. Here are some ways to spot them: - Incorporating Investor Feedback into Your Business Plan & Is It Necessary To Have a Business Plan? By : Rahul Rana
Investors, like the rest of us, have different tastes. One investor may love a concept and/or business plan while the next may hate both. It is important to understand this as business plans are working documents and are always undergoing iterations. - The Crucial Function of Computer File Shredders .- By : RajKamta
An unpleasant aspect of modern life is the fact that thieves can steal files from computers. Personal emails, business plans, private documents, trade secrets, and online histories can all be devastating if they fall into the wrong hands. It is a good idea for people or businesses to have a type of file shredding software that keeps thieves and hackers from being able to obtain this type of information. - Credit Damage: Getting Compensated for Your Loss By : Bhavna sharma
Until recently lawyers for victims of credit damage had little possibility to collect for damages beyond medical treatment, lost wages and property loss. Insurance companies threw up their hands in sympathy, claiming victims can only be compensated for what can be measured — tangible goods and services. - Identifying the Right Venture Capital Firm Partner & In Business Planning, Competition is Good. By : Rahul Rana
Venture capital firms are comprised of individual partners. These partners make investment decisions and typically take a seat on each portfolio company’s Board. Partners tend to invest in what they know, so finding a partner that has past work experience in your industry is very helpful. This relevant experience allows them to more fully understand your venture’s value proposition and gives them confidence that they can add value, thus encouraging them to invest. - Government Grants - What are they and how to get them ? By : Gaurav
None of these Government Grants require a credit check, collateral, security deposits or co-signers, you can apply even if you have a bankruptcy or bad credit, and it doesn't matter. Its Free Money Never Repay! - China Portfolio Insurance By : Vipul Bhagta
Are you excited about the upside potential of China but can’t pull the trigger because of the significant downside risk? Here is a way to invest in China growth and still sleep at night. - Home Based Business Scams - Tips on Avoiding Them By : Gaurav
Maybe the reason you're interested in setting up a home business is because you've seen an ad that perked your interest or you were approached by a friend or colleague about a great home business money-making opportunity and those entrepreneurial juices started to flow. Your imagination starts to flow and dreams of quitting your job fill your every thought. - Help! I Don't Know What to Name My Business By : Anil Thakur
If you are just starting your business, or if you have just developed a new product or service for an existing business, one of the first questions you need to answer is, "What should I name it?" And while you may feel pressure to make this decision quickly, I caution you to not make it lightly. What kind of things should you take into consideration when choosing a name?
Don't Use Your Own Name - Business Planning for College Students and First-Time Entrepreneurs By : Diya sood
More and more students, both in undergraduate and graduate institutions, are deciding to launch their own ventures upon graduation rather than taking the traditional route of working for another firm. Likewise, more and more individuals are leaving their jobs to fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams. - Secret Strategies Of The Gurus: Guru 1 - Bill Gates As A Small Business Entrepreneur By : sunil sharma1
Introduction:
Strategies are strategies. Dismiss for a moment from your mind what some people are saying about Bill Gates’ offensive practices he used to transform himself from a small business entrepreneur to a titan in the business world. There are yet honest-to-goodness strategies we can glean from his sleeves. We can study, learn from them and possibly apply them in our own home based business. Upon this premise that this article was written. - Checklist for starting a business i By : Dolly Kapil
Use this comprehensive checklist to plan each step of your new business and transform your dream of entrepreneurship into reality. These steps may not necessarily be completed in the order listed; however, you can use them as a guideline for completing all of the necessary business startup tasks. - Documenting Partnerships in Your Business Plan By : Dolly Kapil
Forging partnerships to improve market penetration has become commonplace, particularly for “new economy” businesses. And, most companies proudly mention their many partnerships in their business plans - RESISTING CHANGE By : Tim Bryce, PM
Discusses why people resist change. - Hurricane Katrina Donations Could be Many Millions More - eBay Sellers Try in Vain to Help By : sunil sharma1
Yesterday I saw a mention in someone’s email ezine about a kind person who had an eBay auction with the proceeds going 100% to help victims of the horrible Hurricane Katrina. - Startup Advice: Advice from Experts to Start By : ravinder
Most entrepreneurs get paranoid over the idea of starting a business. With so many federal, state, and, local laws governing any business, it becomes crucial to make an informed decision about the venture. Here are a few steps worth considering before your business takes off in full swing
Most of us get paranoid over the idea of starting a business. With so many federal, state, and, local laws governing any business, it becomes crucial to make an informed decision about the ventu - The Key to a Successful Business By : gurpreet singh1
Where would a business be without a business plan?
A business plan sets the course for the future of the
business. - Creating a Business Strategy By : wert
On a scale of one to ten, having a good business strategy rates about a fifteen!
No matter what kind of business you have -- whether you sell products or a service, as the saying goes, "if you fail to plan, then you're really planning to fail - Best Web Hosting - Business Guide By : King10x
Kingsrealm Consulting Group has announced the release of their annual best-of-the-best web hosting providers - a business guide for small and mid-size companies. This free report outlines the top choices for a wide range of categories including low cost, high powered, and customer support. - Leading The Strategic Changes By : CJ Williams
This article is designed to provide guidance for executives, managers, and specialists, who are involved in leading the strategic direction of their organisations. In this article we consider the manner in which they should lead as the strategic plan is implemented and as it establishes new working practices and supports the reshaping of the organisational culture. - AdWords Management - What Is USP? By : Kirt Christensen
This is the moment for you to boil down your message to its most pertinent element. Now you may believe you have it trimmed down, but have you let your clients know the reason they should buy from you? - Managing Change and Negative Repercussions By : CJ Williams
The following article offer guidance on the most common negative repercussions faced by the leaders of change, and end with recommendations for reducing the amount and the impact of these. - Managing Information To Support Strategic Planning By : CJ Williams
Relevant and accurate information is an essential foundation stone of successful strategic planning. In this article we look at the need for leaders to implement and manage an effective process which gathers data and information that supports and enhances the strategic decision making activity. - Realising Improvement & Transforming Perceptions By : Mark Eaton
Organisational success depends on arriving successfully at the meeting point between process excellence, effective risk management, the allocation of resources and having effective partnerships - and this thought leading article introduces the reader to this new way of thinking. - Corporate Claim Culture - Benefit or Burden? By : Hans Bool
Are you wondering why (utilities) companies are so reserved in providing information? More than once I asked (facing an incident) whether “there has been a problem with the central, or " I always got the answer, “not that we know of, but please tell me your problem." - Is Your Business On Shaky Ground? It Will Take More Than Financial Restructuring To Save It By : Dan Light
Einstein said it best, "No problem can be solved from the same consciousness that created it." - The BEST Way to Face Up To Change (2) By : Elaine Sihera
Change can be pretty scary but it is inevitable. Find out the MAIN reason which makes dealing with change difficult. - The BEST Way to Face Up To Change (1) By : Elaine Sihera
Change can be a pretty scary deal, but how do you deal with it when you feel comfortable with the status quo and see no reason to behave differently? - Managing Change - Air Cover By : Ed Kugler
Ever wonder why people are gun shy to join your change project? Wonder no more! Understand the principle of Air Cover - one of the least understood elements of change leadership. When you don't provide Air Cover as a leader you'll end up like the Freedom Fighters at the Bay of Pigs. Illustrated with a real life story. - Culture And the Success Behind Mergers By : Hans Bool
If you are searching for television drama with a hospital ambiance, there are quite some options. At least two compete for the viewer: "Gregory House" and "Grey's anatomy." Both series serve this article about mergers and culture. - Should Consultants Cross The Line from Giving Advice To Taking Direct Action By : Dr. Gary S. Goodman
Migrating from giving advice or running a training program to taking on the duties of a manager is known in some circles as "Blood and Guts Consulting" because it's not nearly as tidy or painless as mere suggestion-making.It is especially tempting to do when you're promoting serious change, according to the best-selling author of SIX-FIGURE CONSULTING. - You're The New Boss - What Now? By : Wally Bock
When you take over a new group there are some things you should do right away to assure the success of you and your team. - Managing Change By : Ed Kugler
Learn How to Manage Change Learn the Organizational Iceberg Succeed at Change Today - An Office Hierarchy Guideline By : Abas Kamal Bin Sulaiman
Dictator, Imperial or democratic are different types of administration for many different countries in the world. All of them have one thing in common. There is always one person at the top. The difference lies in how the delegation of power is distributed & the structure of its hierarchy. - Will Fresh-Banking Survive in Spain? By : Hans Bool
This article is about Change. About a change that will, or will not happen. Resistance is one of the main players. Spain is changing rapidly and so is banking in Spain. There is already more competition due to the arrival of internet banking a few years ago (Bank Inter). But so far the competition has been dominated by local banks. Just think how it was fifteen years ago: - Are Your Business Process Management Solutions Using an Elephant Gun to Kill a Fly? By : Leanne Hoagland-Smith
The old expression do not use an elephant gun to kill a fly is also appropriate for today's business challenges. Are your elephant gun solutions putting more than one hole into your business? - The Key Ingredient to Driving Change By : Ed Kugler
Learn the single most important ingredient to driving change. Learn what you must do to drive change today. - Size Matters - Scope The Change Work By : Ed Kugler
Scoping Your Change Work Managing the Project as You Go The Most Important Element to Your Change Projects - The High Cost of Turnover By : John Bishop
Turnover issues can affect your company's profitability, customer loyalty, sales, productivity, and employee morale. Below are examples of turnover costs from some reliable sources: - Four Ways to Keep Your Business Going During a Crisis By : Tamara Esgoode
If you are a small or home based entrepreneur or a solo business owner, there is little room in your business for taking a sick day when a crisis or stressful life event happens. In today's world our lives are complex, fast paced, and challenging. How do you keep your business going and growing during the times when life happens and you can't work? - Resistance is Useless By : Will Edwards
If you are responsible for any kind of change initiative in business, you are going to meet a phenomenon that is well-recognised in management circles – it's called "resistance to change". Frankly, human beings are change-resistant – it's a simple fact of life. Ken Blanchard wrote about it in his lovely little book "Who Moved my Cheese" which deals with stereo-typical reactions to change. - To Change - You Gotta Change By : Ed Kugler
Take the mystery out of managing change in your life or business. Learn the two questions that focus every change effort. Simple, real life, effective steps to managing change in your life or business. - M.E.A.T. Your Expectations By : Derrick Hayes
I wrote this article to help empower people to begin to expect great things. There are things we do that we don't have to do and we have the power to change. - The Changing World of Work By : Cheryl Leitschuh
The world of work is changing and becoming more demanding. You need to change with it. But how? - What Makes A Business Truly Successful And Special? By : Mary Barrett
Attitude starts at the top. Good leadership always equates with a good attitude. - The Vertical Turtle - Two Lessons About Enabling Change By : Glenn Ray
Effective leadership is all about enabling employees to choose to change in ways that ensure organizational and personal success. Leaders create processes where employees can gain the skills required by our changing environment. They explain the whys behind specific change initiatives and they allow employees to learn from failures. Enabling others to survive change results in productive teaching-learning relationships and strengthens the organization. - How Does Team Motivation Increase Productivity? By : Ha La
Team Motivation increase productivity and energize your staff or even yourself to do more at the work place. Motivation is an important skill of a leader or a manager. - Quality Manufacturing Is A Team Sport By : Mickey Russell
Developing and building a quality manufacturing environment takes good leadership, but more than anything, it takes a team effort. Here are some ways to develop just such a system. - Did You Leave Your Integrity at The Water Cooler? By : Patrick Smyth
If you ask most people what the word "integrity" means, they will most likely say it means "honesty." But if we look at the origin of this word from the Latin, integer, meaning whole or complete, we clearly see that "integrity" is a much bigger concept. What does it mean to have integrity, as a person and as an organization? - Leadership And Culture By : Levy Rivers
The specific areas that matter most to us are those that tend to impact an organization's "voice." The information flows to the public that effect its "reputation". In this context, voice is the method by which the firm's customers or organizational members express their dissatisfaction directly to management, to some other authority to which management is subordinated, or through general protest addressed to anyone who cares to listen. In this context Leadership and Culture Matter. - Adult ADD: Don't Waste Time or Money - Ask By : Tellman Knudson
When you have ADD, delegation is something you need to work into. You have to decide first, how you can get what you need done in the most economical way. So, you either delegate to family members or you pay someone to do things for you. Whatever you decide, remember that your ADD will prevent you from doing some simple things. - Do You Like Where You Are? If Not, Change May Be Necessary By : Christopher Mengel
For a life worth living, we are called to adapt and grow and develop during our life. Where are you today? Do you find yourself "in a dark wood" not knowing where to turn? Are you still making decisions based on your past? If so, you are not alone. - Identifying Change Activities — "To Be" Or Not "To Be" By : Jed Simms
When everyone focuses on the system and its needs, the change activities can get missed. Worse, the whole approach to identifying change needs is flawed. In this story, Derrick challenges Joe's approach to the project's requirements definition as it doesn't identify either the real opportunities for change or the detailed change activities needed. This article challenges some very strongly held assumptions about change and requirements definition processes. - Adult ADD: Business Has to Include Trust By : Tellman Knudson
Do you have delegation-itis? It is a control type of a fear that makes people with ADD think, How do I delegate something that I don't know how to do? How do I tell somebody what I want when I don't get it? - The Importance Of Quick Conflict Resolution - Why A Fight Broke Out At Chuck E. Cheese By : Rick Weaver
Recently police had to be dispatched to the land of children's birthday parties in suburban Detroit. With a little conflict resolution skill, the entire incident could have been avoided. - Change And Confusion: Time To Refocus By : Cheryl Leitschuh
How to focus during periods of change and confusion. - Surviving Change By : Cheryl Leitschuh
Who could have predicted the changes coming our way in 2006? The changes that began in 2006 are predicted to continue in 2007. So, we thought we would provide a 2007 Survival Kit to enhance your life and your career! - Take a Risk and Avoid The "Out-of-the-Box" Box By : Paul Anderson
Be not deceived. Either you change or not, regardless of what you think or have been told. If you think you've changed but it is all comfy, you loose. Real change feels risky. - Dealing With Change: What can we learn from Buzz Lightyear? By : Cristina Favreau
I love kids' movies. A favorite of mine is Toy Story. The best scene is when Buzz and Woody are lost at the gas station. I guess it's because I can relate so well to Woody's "This is a perfect time to panic!" reaction. How do you deal with change? What do you do when you're thrust into an undesirable and completely unexpected situation? - Juvenile Delinquency By : Elizabeth Michael
Juvenile delinquency refers to harmful or illegal acts carried out by adolescence. It is an imperative community issue because adolescence are competent of performing brutal crimes however, humanity must also distinguish that liability for childish behaviour goes past the youth themselves. It could also be defined as violent or non-violent crime committed by persons who are regularly or under the age of eighteen. There is much question about whether or not such a child should be held criminally accountable for his or her actions. There are many diverse inside influences that are supposed to affect the way a child acts both depressingly and optimistically. Additionally, there are reasons why adolescents get into violence and non-violence crimes. - Teaching Employees To Lie By : Rhiannon Waits
Sometimes management force employees to compromise their intergrity. If owners really knew what went on in their big business policies. - The Cycle of Change By : Duke Okes
While many business professionals understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle as it pertains to process improvement, the model doesn’t work particularly well for dealing with changes in individual or organizational behaviors. However, an alternative model based on Gestalt psychology can be very useful, and consists of four major phases. - Bringing Enjoyment Back Into Work! By : Daniel Roberts
How many of you find yourself working to this formula? ½ x 2 = 3 i.e. Half the workforce working twice as hard equals three times the profit'. Or to put it another way, are you required to deliver an improvement on the numbers over the previous year, with the same (or a reduced budget) within a culture where staff who leave are not replaced? - LTL and TL Shipment Guidelines By : Robert Albright
Certain responsibilities lie with the shipper for all LTL and TL shipments. These responsibilities apply across the board with all freight carrier companies. Proper packaging, address labeling, shipment loading and unloading, and proper shipment documents (BOL provided to you by us) are required by all carriers and are the responsibility of the shipper. - The Power of the Question By : Bob Cannon
Archimedes said something to the effect of give me a lever and a place to stand and I will move the Earth. My experience leads me to paraphrase that quote to explain the power of the question by saying, "Give me the right questions and I will change the world." - Collective Intelligence and Collective Wisdom By : Bob Cannon
Many of us learned about management from Frederick Taylor, but times have changed and people have changed. We can no longer approach management with a Taylor mindset. We live in a participative environment that requires new ways of thinking and acting. - Maintenance: A Change Opponent By : Hans Bool
There are many activities that oppose to change initiatives. Maintenance is one you probably wouldn't reckon to fit the profile, yet it is a very powerful element fighting change propositions. And possible without the intention of doing any harm. - The Key to Dealing With Change-Focus on The Only Thing You Can Control By : Avish Parashar
Most of the disappointment, anger, and frustration people feel is when they do or say something and expect something specific to happen. When that thing doesn’t happen, their desire for control kicks in and they get all out of whack. When that response doesn’t come, just be prepared to let go, flow, and react to it the best you can. - Is There Life After This Job? Or: How Your Termination Policy Can Improve The Image Of Your Company By : Trina Roach
As unusual as it sounds, a responsible terminated policy can not only positively influence a company's external imagine, but strengthen the internal reputation as well. - Consultants & Coaches: Don't Let Your Clients Deskill You! By : Dr. Gary S. Goodman
Do you remember that brave guy who jumped into the icy Potomac River to save some of the passengers from a plane that slid off the runway into the drink?Without doubt, he was a hero, hurling himself into harm's way as he did.But the greatest threat he faced wasn't the frigid water or the potential of the damaged jet to explode. It came from the very people he was endeavoring to save.As is the unfortunate case so often, drowning people inadvertently drown their would-be saviors, because they're panicking. So, we end up with a tragedy on top of a tragedy.A similar, though less dramatic phenomenon occurs in consulting and coaching, according to Dr. gary S. Goodman, top speaker and best-selling author of 12 books, including SIX-FIGURE CONSULTING (AMACOM). - Are Your Quality Improvement Projects Saving You Money? By : Donald Bryant
Most healthcare quality projects are assessed for patient health improvement. Evaluation of healthcare quality projects should also include tracking costs. I will show you examples of tracking costs and demonstrate how to improve patient health and save money too! - Dare to Be Unique By : Paul Vann
There is nothing wrong with being unique, especially when you are striving to achieve excellence. Be unique and make a world of difference. - To Survive, You Need To Teach Old Dogs New tricks By : Mike Teng
The sea change that most businesses face today is increasingly becoming the norm rather than the exception. The change is driven by globalisation, technological and social dynamics. Hovering around the status quo is like a cancer stricken person waiting for his condition to get better. If you continue doing the same, things are not going to get better. There is a saying that you cannot teach old dogs new tricks. To survive in today’s competitive market, old dogs need to be taught new tricks. - Successful Collaboration; Overcome Goals Based, Facts Based and Procedures Based Pitfalls By : E.R. Rigsbee
Do you want to succeed in developing and maintaining your needed strategic alliance, collaboration or partnering relationship? Then you must be ready to overcome the pitfalls and roadblocks before they arise-before they kill your alliance. Three of these such pitfalls are: Goals, Facts and Procedures Based. - Minimize Resistance and Manage Change By : Mike Caldwell
This article simply provides ideas compiled from some the industry leaders in change management on how to manage change and minimize resistance. - Organizational Cultural Shift By : James Gehrke
The old paradigm that brought prior success had changed, but the company was unable to change the internal culture to match the external drivers. Soon the company was unable to meet goals and frustration spread. The old culture became a liability to their success, but the old rewards stayed in place and no new awards for teamwork and collaboration were put in place. It has taken this organization years to adapt to the new working environment. They still struggle developing teamwork and alignment over internal competition. - How Do You Think Outside the Box? By : Patrick Smyth
If you do not know what the box looks like, how can you think outside of it? What do you mean, "Think outside the box?" You must define the context and expectations in which you operate. That is, clarify the scope or limitations of the vision for your business. Without that context, you will discard many good ideas as not relevant. Many other ideas never even surface because they seem too small or too big. - Honesty Is The Best Policy For The Turnaround Manager By : Mike Teng
The Bible said that: "The truth will set you free." Indeed this is true and realistic. When you are lying, you have to remember what was said earlier in order to remain consistent. You lose credibility immediately with your staff when they learn that you have been lying to them. - The Truth Will Set The Corporate Turnaround Manager Free By : Mike Teng
Nowadays, downsizing, delayering and outsourcing are the normal regime of corporate life. It is important to communicate honestly to the staff throughout these trying events. When dealing with difficult matters, 'honesty is the best policy.' It is unethical to sugar coat, mislead or lie to the staff concerned. They will eventually come to learn the real situation. Any mishandling of the outcome can create distrust, sense of betrayal and loss of confidence in the management. - Drinking Deeply of Resilience By : Maurice Ramirez
When you drink deeply from your canteens of resilience you learn not only how well you prepared, but how well you planned for refilling your reserve. - Technology is Disruptive And Empowering By : Ed Mass
One aspect of business that is constant is that business processes will constantly change as technology opportunities evolve. Introducing new technologies to advance business goals is usually disruptive. Understanding and acting upon inherent pitfalls in the process of introducing new technologies as discussed in this article can make the process empowering. - Accounting Degree Jobs and Career Paths - What You Can Expect By : Chris Stinson
If you are in the field of accounting there are typical paths that you can follow. In this article we explore some of those paths and what you can expect. You can now make an informed decision - A Change Dilemma – Do I learn Too much? By : Hans Bool
Change and learning are highly correlated. Think about it:We learn at school and we change. This is a gradual change. The process of learning makes that we open up and see new possibilities we previously not imagined. We continue to learn at high school or university and there we change even more. The knowledge that we have gathered becomes a powerful source with which we can select what we want. - So You Don't Like Your Boss? You Want To Get A Better Job. But, Are You A Good Employee? By : Robert J. Sivori
You believe your boss is holding you back? Be honest, do you think the whole problem is your boss? What about you? Are you holding "you" back? If you want a good and loyal boss, you have to be a good and loyal employee. As an employee, I wanted money, respect and recognition. What I have found is that money is not as important as the other two, respect and recognition.But, if you are confident in your ability and are a "good" manager, you would like to see your workers grow, become more efficient and lighten your load, right? Your job, as a manager, is to develop subordinates, improve their abilities and have them replace you, so that you can move on.You can't have one without the other! - Change vs. Improvement - Movement Does Not Denote Progress By : Brian Shoff
Don't assume moving means you're moving forward because change is exciting; but not always for the better. - The Hippocratic Oath for the Turnaround Manager is "Walk the Talk" By : Mike Teng
Every professional body has its code of conduct, which ethically guides the practice and direction of the profession. The young budding doctors have to take the Hippocratic oath, which basically stipulates that every doctor has to give treatment to anyone who needs it, whether rich or poor. The turnaround manager is guided by a code of conduct too. The most fundamental is that the turnaround manager has to practise what he preaches. - Why Use A Corporate Turnaround Expert? By : Mike Teng
When you are afflicted by cancer, immediately see an oncologist and do not rely on your family doctor. There is a cure for your corporate cancer if proper treatment is administered early enough. The selection of the right turnaround specialist to help the company quickly is crucial. - How You Impact Your Organization's Culture By : Kevin Eikenberry
Every organization - big or small - has a unique culture. The culture is defined by every member of the organization - not the executives alone. And every team member has the opportunity - really the responsibility - to challenge the organization's culture if it isn't as successful as it could be. - Use Corporate Turnaround Expert To Do Business Health Check By : Mike Teng
Many companies have annual medical examinations and health screening for their employees but are negligent when it comes to their own corporate check-ups. Poor management and financial information systems typically get blamed for management's inability to 'see it coming'. Turnaround experts are better positioned to do this job as they have undertaken corporate turnaround assignments and therefore understand what make a company tick. - Become a C.O.P. in 2007 - Change On Purpose By : Rick Johnson
More than ever before, 2007 will demand of most companies the ability to achieve measurable results that are specific to profitability, growth, cost containment and operational effectiveness. Of course, none of this will be possible without leadership and organizational change.This challenge will become a common theme in 2007 that will go uncompromised by the potential market gymnastics that we are likely to face. Without a doubt, success in 2007 will be directly dependent upon both individual and team performance. More importantly however, is the driving force that creates both individual and team effectiveness. That driving force is leadership at every level in the organization. - Eliminate Change Management Problems By : H. Greene
Conventional enterprises waste a lot of money on change management, because they cannot manage change, R-pM builds on-going natural change with professional management capabilities. - Companies Need To Rest To Recharge By : Mike Teng
One of the most effective ways to improve mental and physical health is rest. People also produce their best results when they are relaxed and comfortable at their workplace. The first concept of rest in the corporate context is stability. Therein, lies an apparent paradox. To cope with the rapid changes, the company needs to change. Yet, in the quest for growth-inducing changes, the company needs to have rest and stability. - Adopt the Spiritual Paradigm for Re-inspiration By : Mike Teng
If a human soul buys into an idea like a faith or religion with a passion, with total commitment, the bounds of what we are collectively capable are quite simply astounding. The last fifteen years of change, downsizing and restructuring have left many employees feeling weary and demoralized. The right way forward is to re-inspire them with the fervour like the great religions. - What Do You Do When Change Happens? By : Patrick Smyth
As a leader, you constantly face three options: going all out for new opportunities, meeting challenges head on when they are still manageable, and doing nothing. In every case, whether explicit or not, you make a decision about how to deal with the change. What will you do? - Eight Deadly Sins of Mergers and Acquisitions By : Jidé Odubiyi
According to a variety of reports, trillions of dollars of deals in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) have been consummated in 2006, surpassing the figures at the peak of 2000 activities. It is common knowledge that once these M&As have been consummated, the bankers and corporate executives realize substantial financial rewards, as well as the investors of acquired companies. The news media does not provide the same level of coverage on what is needed to make these corporate marriages succeed. It is critical to report on the challenges of Post Merger Integration (PMI). For these M&As to succeed, the corporate executives must avoid eight classic mistakes (i.e. deadly sins) of M&As. - Employee Turnover: The Real Costs By : Shaun Stevens
It is interesting that for all the charts and graphs displayed at meetings that you have attended that never once have you ever seen a graph of the true and major cost of "employee turnover".Employee turnover inflicts tremendous costs to businesses in terms of lost productivity, sales and profits as well as costs involved in the hiring and training process. - Outsourcing: Through The Eyes Of The Pro-Active Person By : Dale Robert
Outsourcing and offshoring are certainly commonplace in today's workplace. It seems to me that many American workers are fighting it tooth-and-nail, which really translates into complaining about something they can't stop. So what can you do? Wait and go down with the ship? You could, but there are far better options like changing your career focus, starting a business, or becoming a consultant! - A Sick Company's Internal Energy "qi" is Usually Blocked or Obstructed By : Mike Teng
In the corporate context, "qi" is the passion, drive, ambition and human spirit. It is the same "qi" that keeps you awake when you are watching the World Cup matches and Olympics games. - Unlock Corporate Energy By : Mike Teng
Physicists tell us that energy cannot be created or destroyed and that all masses already have large quantities of energy stored in them. Vast amounts of energy exist in any organisation. However, the organisation's energy is dormant, waiting to be harnessed and released by the correct stimulus. - Read and Conquer! By : Graeme Nichol
Flavor of the month. Yip, every organization gets an executive with a new book and a new idea on how to improve performance. It's not fun nor rewarding being a recipient!
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