The Rules and Ambiguity of Most-Management

I call 'most-management' the 2nd and 1st lieutenants of management. Often promoted from within, they receive no real training. This article looks at their quandary - It examines the agreements they work under.

HR Activities and Objectives

In the world of business innovations an organization can't do without streamlining the core HR activities and objectives.

Buying Or Selling A Small Business? Your Decisions Count

Few small business owners understand that their financial statements reveal guidelines for proper operation. When selling their business, few owners know how to select a broker. Proper guidance is essential when growing or selling a small business.

EMR Software Please!

New technological advancements are happening all the time in the health care industry. But what about its process for sharing and storing information? The age old process of pen and paper is still being used today. Are electronic medical records the future for the health care industry? Read this article to find out.

Leadership and Tony Soprano

Television and movies, like history, can provide us with insights on leadership - both good and bad. The mob boss as a leader is not new. It has been explored in both movies and on television going back to the early days of both forms of entertainment. The latest television mob boss will soon be gone. Left to the world of reruns and DVDs. What was Tony Soprano taught us about leadership? Is he a leader to be emulated or to be avoided? In spite of the profession (crime), I say that many but not all of Tony’s traits are those of an effective leader regardless of the profession or field.

8 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Moving Into Management

In many organisations, once you have proven your abilities, the next logical step is to move into management. Is this right for you?

Hostile Work Environments - Escalating Conflict and What You Can Do About It

Conflicts can spiral out of control. Find out how it happens and what you can do about it.

Conflict - Workplace Warning Signs

Is impending crisis looming in your workplace? Here are some warning signs.

Is Your Child Running A Better Business Then You? Getting Back To The Basics Of Business

The basics of business often lead to the demise of a company. The question is asked, is a child running a lemonade stand a better manager and owner then you?

When Is Facility Management Staff Involved With Office Furniture?

Facility management personnel are usually involved with the aspects of office furniture. When is there experience valuable in the process of the design and implementation of these projects?

Hiring A Technical Saleperson - Avoid The Usual Expensive And Frustrating Mistake

Which would you choose, the guy with the good degree or the one who is a proven salesman? Get it wrong and you have made a frustrating and very expensive mistake.

What is the Purpose of Dr. Deming's Theory of Management?

As a statistician, Dr. Deming's lifelong mission had been to seek sources of improvement. World War II had quickened the pace of quality technology, but as World War II ended, progress in quality control began to wane. Many companies saw it as a wartime effort and felt that it was no longer needed in a booming market. Given the failure of statistical methods for quality control to endure, he figured out what might have caused the failure and how to avoid it in the future. He gradually concluded that what was needed was a bedrock philosophy of management, with which statistical methods were consistent. He was ready with new principles to teach when the Japanese called him in 1950 to aid in the reconstruction of their country. The aim of Dr. Deming's theory of management also known as, System of Profound Knowledge, challenges leaders to embrace a new paradigm...

Hire Teamwork-Oriented Employees

You can use pre-employment tests, specific interview questions, realistic job previews, and role-modeling to hire employees who crave to use teamwork and collaboration. This article teaches some terrific ways to help you hire teamwork-oriented employees.

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard - A Twelve Step Program

In order to protect cardholder data from theft or fraud, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover have developed what is known as PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards) These standards involve 12 steps needed become compliant, or face fines of up to $500,000, plus legal expenses, and even losing the ability to accept credit cards.