Likeable Bosses

Do bosses need to be liked? People respond to authority; that is, until the next opportunity presents itself. Western conventional wisdom suggests that it is important to build trust, credibility and respect; there is no need to be liked. When those characteristics are combined with strong leadership, people will follow...as long as they are realizing benefits for themselves. The question then becomes if we can combine trust, credibility, respect, leadership and likability, can we drive even greater results?

Art Of Empowering

This article describes the need for empowering in a organization. It also gives a different perspective in building successful relation ship with co-workers and subordinates

The Four Biggest Mistakes a Supervisor Can Make

In the twenty-plus years I have been working in human resources, I have been able to see first hand the mistakes most often made by new and seasoned supervisors, managers, and others who lead employees. Over time, I have consolidated these common errors into four major mistakes. See if you or someone in your organization is making these mistakes needlessly by reviewing the following list.

Leave the Profession Forever

One form of burnout comes from too much effort and idealism that blocks the necessary process of fitting into the established pace of the workplace and lasting for the long haul.

Stress Reduction - Quit Managing People!

Managers will experience less stress by imaging their work as managing the processes, scheduling, and communication involved with the work of the people he or she leads. In reality managers do not manage people but, like a coach, they coordinate and lead so that everyone can do their job effectively.

Get Your Restaurant Business To Give Great Hospitality Service

Your restaurant can be in only so good a location, and your food can only be so good. But is there any limit to how great your service can be? This is the people factor, and it will set you apart from the rest of the pack like no other.

Cream Does Not Rise: Above It All

Getting promoted to escape a boring job function which has become unbearable is not good for the person or the company. The promotion is risky and the situation needs to be remedied in order to prevent the same thing from happening to whoever fills the lower position.

Defining Organizational Culture

All about building a positive organizational culture and the methods to accomplish your goal.

The Best Laid Strategic Plans

The goal of long - term planning is not to strategize but; to prepare key minds to make sound decisions. Most companies invest a significant amount of time and effort in a formal annual strategic planning process but, many executives see little benefit from the investment.

Corporate Gift Programs that Reward Employees

This article highlights how employee morale and customer satisfaction can be improved through the use of experience rewards (kayaking trips, hang gliding, in-home wine tasting event) and incentives. By gifting employees and customers innovative and memorable experiences as a reward or incentive - rather than traditional and impersonal gift cards, plaques, etc. - companies can create positive buzz and satisfaction. In the article, gift expert Kim AuBuchon provides recommendations on how companies can implement an experience gift incentive program, and the benefits of doing so.

Do You Want to Stop Being A Workaholic?

There is a need to have balance in your life for good physical, mental, and emotional health. You can get caught up in what you are doing and not even realize you are neglecting important arts of your life. If work becomes an addiction, life tips out of balance. Discover if you are a true workaholic and strategies that can help you balance the different areas of your life.

Four Steps to Accelerate International Business Growth

IBDP executive, Ena Garay, details four key steps for U.S. companies to penetrate and prosper in the international marketplace. Tapping into new markets provides the opportunity for increased revenue and profits. However, this initiative needs to be consistent with the company’s overall strategy.

TQM Implementation Project Part 7b – How to Overcome Trend Charting and Control Chart Problem

This TQM article is Part 7b issue, it is a continuation of Part 7a published on [June 31, 2116 14:25:13 am]. This issue will deal with How to Overcome Trend Charting and Control Chart Problem in the CONTROL Phase of the D.I.A.C. Improvement Methodology.

Dealing with Difficult Employees

Conflict can also be a catalyst that sets the stage for needed changes. Although there is no such this as dealing with conflicts perfectly, but there are ways that you can utilize in solving conflicts.