What 'Balanced' Really Means for Measures

Having a hard time getting balanced performance measures? Let me give you some tips about what having balanced measures really means. And no, it's NOT about adopting the Balanced Scorecard - in fact, it's virtually the opposite!

5 Tips for Naming Measures

The magic of language applies very well to the way we craft our performance measures. The topic of this article is 5 tips for naming your measures so they get more recognition, ownership and trust.

Inventory Management - One Size Does Not Fit All

If there is one great myth in inventory management it is that one single technique will solve all inventory problems. Not that people believe that one technique will solve all problems in all situations but that in any given company one approach is all that is required to manage all inventory. For the inventory manager this is very attractive as it means that there is only one approach to manage. For the software vendor, consultant or adviser it means only one solution to sell.

Buy-in to Performance Measurement - How to Get People Involved in Measuring Performance

It's been said that unless people have ownership of their performance measures, there won't be any sustained improvement in performance. Buy-in is the holy grail of performance improvement - here's how to get more of it!

You Don't Lead By Hitting People Over The Head

Who has inspired you? And are you, in turn, inspiring those you lead.

How Emotional Intelligence Creates Effective Leaders

Important research indicates the connection between Emotional Intelligence and effective leadership styles. The key to being effective lies in learning to handle yourself and your relationships in a positive manner. This includes Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Coaching supports and enriches the process.

How to Choose Project Management Training Courses for IT Professionals

The first step in the selection of a good training course for Project Managers is to clearly understand the role of the Project Manager as it is understood today. Project Management is essentially concerned with a one time operation as opposed to an ongoing operation.

Discover 10 Steps to a Successful Business Turnaround

Certain actions can be found in most business turnaround situations. Whilst the work involved may differ in each business turnaround, discover some of the common steps taken in the turnaround process.

Identifying High Potential Leaders

Attracting and retaining high quality leaders is a challenge for many organisations. Many people who take on leadership roles fail to flourish in their new positions. Competitive organisations achieve leadership density through identifying and developing staff who show true high potential to thrive in a leadership role. This is more challenging that it initially may seem, as assessing potential is quite different to assessing performance.

Time Clock - Employee Punch Clocks

Punch Clocks are small manual timekeeping devices that have been in use with most companies for decades. The concept behind a punch clock is pretty simple. Employees have punch cards which they enter to log in their time, registering it into the punch clock as they report for work and punching out when they leave.

Getting Buy-In - Zen And The Art Of Performance Measurement

Wondering about how to generate buy-in to performance measurement so you can reduce your fussing and forcing of people to get involved? Here are some tips to help you out.

Business Management Skills Tested

Every organization whether big or a small medium enterprise needs to have a defined management system. Applying proper result oriented management skills in every enterprise or industry is the prime factor for attaining the projected growth, whether in terms of sales or profit, clients, building relations or achieving maximum output. A defined exit system must exist for everything whether it’s manpower of the organization.

Trust - It's A Yes Or No Thing

There seems to be no gray area when it comes to trusting and being trusted. Are you fostering a culture of trust in your organization? According to many studies, organizations with a high trust factor are far more likely to have superior financial performance.

Growing Pains - Signs For Change

Every organization goes through phases of development. How do you know when it's time for change? There are many telltale symptoms of organizational growing pains, and while every business in transition is unique, there are many common signs.