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Great Managers Choose to Develop Character
You are probably well aware of the four main management styles: we have autocrats and free-reign (laissez faire) managers and, within both groups, we have some managers who are more concerned about getting the job done (task oriented) and others … Continue reading
Management: Getting the Best out of Others
Although we may tend to think of management in terms of the organization of a company, and some might regard management as equivalent to business administration and therefore exclude management in places outside the commercial sector, in reality management structures … Continue reading
Posted in Free Books, Management & Leadership
Tagged Inter-Personal Skills, Management
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Leadership: Becoming a Better Leader
Napoleon once said: “One bad general does better than two good ones.” It takes a moment for the sense of this to register, but it is the same as our modern saying that “too many cooks spoil the broth”. Having … Continue reading
50 Best Business Books Ever
When I was contacted by Chris over at the Warrior Forum to review his recent special offer 50 Best Business Books Ever, I was delighted to find that it was not the usual run-of-the-mill thing we generally see at that … Continue reading
Posted in Free Download, Management & Leadership, Reviews
Tagged Business Books, Management, Success
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How to Improve Company Morale
The subject of improving company morale is something that needs to be faced, from time to time, even within excellent organisations. The reasons for flagging morale can be quite complex: companies differ enormously in terms of size and structure. But … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Management & Leadership, Motivation, Teamwork
Tagged Mission statement, Morale, Passion, Vision
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Gratitude: The Neglected Key to Better Performance
One of the first things we are taught to say is “thank you.” Why? Because it is imperative to foster good will, especially in a polite society, and expressing thanks is a great way to ensure goodwill in the future. … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Guest Posts, Management & Leadership
Tagged Inter-Personal Skills, Soft Skills
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Inspirational Leadership
I hope this true story gives you a little inspiration … because without becoming and staying personally inspired, you can never be an inspirational leader for others. Whether you own your own business, or your leadership mission is undertaken in … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Posts, Inspiration, Management & Leadership
Tagged Inspiration, Random act of kindness
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Conflict Management: How to Get an Attitude Adjustment
Gordon Ramsey is notorious for taking failing restaurants, shaking things up, and helping the owners make them successful. He does this by being blunt, and by not being afraid to confront serious issues. If you’ve ever watched “Kitchen Nightmares,” you’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating, Management & Leadership, Teamwork
Tagged Conflict Management, Inter-Personal Skills
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TOWS Analysis: Defining Successful Partnerships
When you think of today’s most successful enterprises, what’s the first thought that comes to mind? To give you an idea, think of Dell’s relationship with Intel. Think of how strong this relationship is and how it allows both to … Continue reading
Timeboxing: Getting More Done
The idea of timeboxed development was something I first came across when I was working in the computer industry. Essentially, it works like this. As a developer, you are essentially working with just three variables: time, quality and scope. A … Continue reading
Posted in Management & Leadership, Time Management
Tagged Blogging, Goal-Setting, Productivity
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Office Politics & Power Networks
As I begin this post, I realise that my title includes two of the most boring words in the English language: office and politics – yawn. Who knows, for that reason, perhaps this article will never be read. However, I … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating, Management & Leadership, Teamwork
Tagged Culture, Trust, Values
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