2009 April
Tip #56: 3 Tips for Implementing an Organizational Vision
April 24, 2009 0 Comments
Every organization needs a vision. Without a vision the organization has no plan for the future; essentially, it is stagnant, stuck in time. Talented company leaders are responsible for providing organizational leadership. But how is this done? Do high powered CEOs role out of bed Read More
Tip #55: 3 Tips for Effective Planning
April 24, 2009 0 Comments
There is an old adage about planning and productivity and it goes something like this: For every hour you plan, you save yourself four hours of wasted time in the future. Just let that sink in for a minute. By taking the time to organize Read More
Tip #54: 4 Tips for Giving a Killer Presentation
April 23, 2009 0 Comments
Whether you are in marketing, sales, IT, customer service, or another department, chances are your will have to give a presentation at some point in your career. Regardless of the presentation topic, you need to connect with the audience. Here are some tips for giving Read More
Tip #53: 3 Tips for Employee Outplacement
April 23, 2009 0 Comments
In some cases, the termination of an employee’s career at the company does not have to a messy affair. Employee outplacement programs are ways in which the organization can unload unwanted or unneeded employees while allowing the fired employee to save face by not stripping Read More
Tip #52: 3 Tips for Customer Service Excellence
April 23, 2009 0 Comments
Customer loyalty is fundamental to business success. But just supplying customers with a quality product may not be enough to keep them coming back; companies need to go the proverbial extra mile to ensure the customer is fully satisfied- or even better, “wowed”. This is Read More
Tip #51: 4 Tips for Managing Your Time
April 22, 2009 0 Comments
Time is an extremely important resource that sadly seems to be in short supply for most people. Have you ever said to yourself “if only I had more time…”? – Well here are few time management tips to help you manage your time more effectively Read More
Tip #50: 3 Tips for Selecting a Hiring or Promotion Assessment
April 22, 2009 0 Comments
Pre-employment assessments can be helpful when evaluating job candidates’ aptitudes for a position. But which assessments should you use? Here are some tips for using pre-hire assessments: The pre-hire tests must be valid and reliable and comply with the EEOC’s Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Read More
Tip #49: 3 Tips for Running Effective Meetings
April 22, 2009 0 Comments
Meetings are an essential part of doing business. Meetings (whether face-to-face, by phone, or via the internet) allow for planning and coordination, essential activities for any successful organization. Unfortunately, all too often meetings descend into unproductive gatherings in which little is accomplished. So how do Read More
Tip #48: 3 Tips for Maintaining Employee Trust
April 21, 2009 0 Comments
Trust in the workplace is glue that keeps an organization together. Without trust among the employees who comprise an organization, very little meaningful, efficient work can be accomplished. If employees do not trust one another or, what’s worse, do not trust management a company can Read More
Tip #47: 4 Tips for Developing an Employee Handbook
April 21, 2009 0 Comments
Company policies are often determined in a reactionary or even ad-hoc fashion and may change to suit certain situations. This is especially true for small organizations. This is a risky strategy and may lead to unwanted litigation from disgruntled employees if they feel that they Read More
