Archive for the 'Management' Category

The Key Skills of a Top Manager

Management training programs and management training courses are meant to hone the managerial skills of a person. Sometimes, it is through these management training programs that an individual discovers he or she has a particular skill. So, what are the key skills of a top manager?
• Management training programs and management training courses will point out [...]

Leadership Valentine – A Culture of Inclusion

This year, give your organization a Valentine. That’s right – an organizational Valentine. Skip the hearts and flowers and give them a Valentine that will help them feel valued and engaged. Do this by making sure that your culture is inclusive, that the day-to-day practices of your organization truly include everyone. Your organization will be [...]

The Characteristics Of A Great Employee

Some years ago a massive study was conducted in America, England and Australia to try to determine the most important characteristics of successful managers. They asked over 100,000 successful managers what they believed was their most valuable skill. The number one answer was hiring the right people.
If you want great success in your business then [...]

School Drug Testing –Pros & Cons of Student Drug Testing at Schools?

There are many pros and cons in the school drug testing debate that is a hot topic of discussion in schools and amongst parents, teachers and students these days.
Some say that the main purpose of random school drug testing is not to catch kids using drugs, but to prevent them from ever using drugs, [...]

Top 7 Reasons to Write a Business Plan

Starting a new business? Whether you’re a therapist beginning a private practice, a dog groomer starting a new mobile service or an eBay seller opening an eBay store with dropshipped products, one of the most important keys to your success is to write a business plan, an outline which serves as a roadmap for [...]

A Positive Work Environment Through The Creative Process

A poll in the news recently was taken among employees of various industries and it said that 80% of employees would rather work in a healthy and positive work environment rather than receiving a higher paying salary. WOW! That’s heavy!! But ask the same number of managers if they know whether or not they [...]

Managerial theory

Managerial theory of a firm is mainly focused on the contribution of management (entrepreneurship) into the economy (read transactions). Williamson researched different governance types or management approaches to different complex situations, and explores how they can affect the transaction cost and their efficiency. Originated by Oliver Williamson these research directions are still very popular now [...]

Creating Partnerships: Is Consolidation the Right Choice for Your Business?

In a highly fragmented and fiercely competitive toner supply market, a test of wills is underway. Will the small-to-mid-size suppliers resist market consolidation, or will they strategically choose to partner and push beyond their individual capabilities?
If your organization chooses to resist market consolidation, then prepare for several significant challenges requiring careful consideration and planning [...]