Bureaucracy is the Parasite to Productivity

A parasite is medically defined as an organism that lives on within another organism at the expense of the host. Bureaucracy is an administrative system, which places undue emphasis on adherence to complex procedures and inflexible rules of operation. It is an administration characterised by excessive red tape and routine.

Managers Aren't Always Leaders

Talk to a manager at almost any level – office, factory, service crew – and most will say they are a leader. And well they may be, though most often only within their particular work group. Few are leaders on any larger scale. Few, in fact, may have what it takes to be a leader. But that doesn't mean they can't learn.

20th Century Business Methods are the Problem Not the Solution

The conventional management and business improvement method is to improve existing conventional methods. The only way to solve the problems into replace obsolete conventional methods with one 21st century method Result-performance Management (R-pM)

Introduction to Project Managment

It is common for organisations to undertake projects, however most do not employ full time Project Managers and it is common to pull together a project team to address a specific need. While most people are not formally skilled in project methodology, taking a role in a project team can be an excellent learning opportunity and also enhance a person’s career profile. To that end, this article aims to give an understanding of project management methodology and how it underpins most formally run projects.

Unlock Corporate Energy

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.

Adopt the Spiritual Paradigm for Re-inspiration

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.

Use Corporate Turnaround Expert To Do Business Health Check

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.

Why Use A Corporate Turnaround Expert?

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.

Should You Be More Explicit When Managing Change?

Should You be More Explicit When Dealing With Change? A simple question with two simple answers.

No Energy Vampires Allowed

If you're like most people, it has happened to you. You were talking to someone and before you knew it, they drained the life right out of you. You looked for fang marks on your neck but they were nowhere to be found. Then you realized Energy Vampires don't have fangs. They have other means to suck your energy.

Core Values Are Invaluable

Turnaround managers have to operate under very tough environment. In some instances, he or she has to make bold decisions based on very little information. All decisions will result in consequences, whether these are positive or negative. His decisions are based on his value system that is his personal beliefs, connections and other influences. You are where you are because of the various decisions taken in your life.

Personal and Organizational Leadership

A common problem in society is improperly balancing our many different areas of life. Nor do many of us realize that one can build leadership abilities rather than needing to be born with them. So how can these things be done?

Diversity At Work Place

Diversity at work place has become an essential issue for discussion in many large companies.

Customer Relationship Management System

Customer Relationship Management Systems is a tactical and strategic tool. If used correctly, this tool can forecast trends and help a company with the top and bottom lines. Today, many businesses do not look the same as they may have many years ago. They have definitely left their core competency to move onto something more profitable. The internet and information technology have made that possible.