In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
One in seven Canadians is affected by this problem as you read these words.
The problem is that this issue is a symptom of larger problems that require expensive and longer-term fixes. This post was meant to deal with 10 solutions, but even at a baker’s dozen, there are likely some missing.
Awareness and education is the first step.
For businesses, for organizations, and for new and existing associates; telephones are one of the misused and underutilized tools they have.
Take a moment and check out this post.
You want to be in control of your career.
By recognizing the signs for what they are, especially if you are a long-term employee of your organization, you can start planning and preparing. You want to do things on your terms.
You might be scared, you might feel stuck financially or because of family responsibilities or/and because of the the lack of opportunities; all of those are natural responses.
Embracing rather than ignoring, will allow you to take the steps necessary to secure your future.
Having a bad boss can cause very real stress and anxiety. Remember, you have rights and you have options.
If you feel stuck because of family obligations, financial pressures or because there is a lack of opportunities, do not despair. There is help and there are choices.
IS THE CUSTOMER OR CLIENT ALWAYS RIGHT?
Of course not. Should every customer/client be treated fairly, with dignity, with respect, and should they always get value for their time and money? YES, every time.
It is a simple rule.
The ability to make presentations is not a skill that you are born with. You may know people who seem to be perfectly calm and natural in front of groups of people; maybe they are, but I am willing to bet that they can still be a little uncomfortable in front of a crowd. They have simply practiced the skill of public speaking. This post will give you some tips and tools that can help you get better at presenting in front of people.
For profit or not-for-profit, many organizations do not properly utilize meetings as a tool for communication. Many times meetings are not effective because the three simple rules of meetings are forgotten.
Recently I wrote about how an unexpected departure can dramatically affect your career and your life.
If this has happened to you or someone you know, like it did to me, know the sun will come up the next morning, the job is over, but you are not.
This post is about reinvention, resilience, and rediscovery. It will not be easy and there are no guarantees; but it is a guide to the road ahead.
Being a successful merchant means doing many small things better than everyone else. If success were the result of doing one or two things well, everyone would be successful. Success though comes from everyone pulling and working together.
How does your organization approach failure?
Silly question?
Okay, let’s ask another … How does your organization approach innovation?
It is rare for any new idea or concept to be fully formed and perfect the day it is suggested. Most fresh ideas and products go through much trial and error before they reach their final form. This leads us back to the initial question …