Once we are past the carefree days of childhood, we enter the daunting world of time management as an adult. Many lower and middle-class citizens have punched a clock for work one way or another, whether it was with a physical time card or the stroke of a key from a computer. No matter how advanced technology becomes, the average company will always need their employees to … [Read more...]
Running a successful business, of any size, means managing your workflow properly. This, more often than not, is easier said than done. Workflow, when it is truly effective, is like a well-oiled machine that keeps everything functioning smoothly and without hiccups. If workflow is not properly monitored or divided in such a way that everyone knows their responsibilities, parts … [Read more...]
Inspiring, organizing and, overall, leading people in the digital workplace is not the same thing as doing so in person. Displaying charisma over a message is substantially harder, monitoring their work is easier and less invasive, while coordination happens to go either way. In other words, leadership is not necessarily simpler or more difficult in the digital workplace, it’s … [Read more...]
The issue of employee empowerment becomes more and more discussed every year. This topic isn’t simple. They must be able to share their ideas, however, few business owners can implement this approach in a right way. Most often, employees are willing to participate more actively. They know how they’d like to change policies and what working environment they want to create. On … [Read more...]
When I worked for the courts, my supervisors held monthly staff meetings to go over any new policies and procedures that had been implemented, provide clarification on issues that had arisen, or address any situations that would have an effect on the office as a whole. However, I also know people who work for companies that have staff meetings daily. And I mean a lot of staff … [Read more...]
In today's world, the traditional roles of management are changing. You don't need to be in the office full time to keep your team productive. However, this is only possible if you use the right tech tips and tools. Here are five tips to keep your office running smoothly, even if you're on a beach or at a barbecue: Stress the Value of Results It is a big mistake to measure an … [Read more...]
Good leadership skills are not reserved to only a handful of people. Everyone has the ability to become effective leaders that manage teams full of professionals. There are 5 important qualities that are associated with good team leadership. Do More Than Talk A lot of team leaders like to give long, boastful speeches to inspire their employees. However, you could spend too … [Read more...]
Do you have someone (or several someones) working for your company that you’d do almost anything to keep? Maybe they have a knack for dealing with your customers, or perhaps they have a way of getting your suppliers to go the extra mile. Whatever it is that makes them invaluable to you, the last thing you want to do is lose them to your competitors—something that some of them … [Read more...]
“From a young age, I learned to focus on the things I was good at and delegate to others what I was not good at. That’s how Virgin is run. Fantastic people throughout the Virgin Group run our businesses, allowing me to think creatively and strategically.” – Richard Branson An … [Read more...]
Any business owner knows that building a strong team is the key to creating a successful business. It is the staff that helps to drive the vision forward. Without their skills, experience, and participation, driving the brand forward is nearly impossible. Knowing these facts, accomplished leaders invest a lot of time and effort into not only hiring the best group of employees, … [Read more...]
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