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The majority of organizations use teams of employees to complete objectives. The idea behind the team construction is that different people with different strengths, weaknesses and viewpoints are more likely to successfully complete a task. If multiple elements contribute to an organizations success, why use that method only with teams of employees?
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People quit people, not jobs.
Some managers inspire, some motivate, and others fail miserably to engage their employees. The entertainment industry seems to have created the ultimate formula for the “bad manager” character, so why can’t real managers understand how to be effective? When employees choose to leave a position, it’s often because of their manager [...]
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Baseball, the American past time, has a way of turning men into legends. Thousands of fans watched Sunday as Dallas Braden of the Oakland Athletics pitched a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Braden is the 19th pitcher in major league history to hold a claim to pitching a perfect game. When asked about [...]
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One of the greatest environmental disasters of all time struck the Gulf Coast on April 20. An oil rig, located off of the coast of Louisiana, exploded leaving causing three leaks in pipes that are now admitting an estimated 200,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean every day.
BP is responsible for the oil, but [...]
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If first quarter goals were not met, do not expect to make them up all in the second quarter.
Spring has officially sprung and the first quarter is coming to a close. The shift in the seasons and the business year often requires a need for a fresh start, and new growth. As colors get [...]
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It’s that time of year again; St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. The staples of this ultra-festive holiday include green beer, green rivers and green-themed parades. The Irish have a long-standing relationship with the color, as it has represented everything from their beloved saint to the Emerald Isle itself. Stories vary, but for [...]
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The 2010 Winter Olympics began with an inspirational and impressive opening ceremony that highlighted the unity of countries worldwide. Thousands looked on as people from around the world gathered peacefully to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and the effort exhibited by the best athletes in the world. The torch relay came to a close as [...]
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Organizations need to recognize the importance of each frontline manager’s role and the effects that the manager has on the employees and company.
Effective frontline managers have the capability and interest to be effective managers, have clear goals and roles, understand the people they manage, understand themselves and how they impact their employees, have been trained [...]
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Times of change present many challenges for organizations, particularly for front-line managers whose people will be responsible for implementing change. Pressure to perform is high, as are emotions, and everyone is expected to do more with less.
Why do front-line managers fail and what can be done to avoid failure? We polled our experts to identify [...]
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The state of the economy is unfortunate, but now more than ever companies have the opportunity to optimize their organizational talent. While cost-cutting may be inevitable; it’s important not to fall into some of the common traps that will put you at a disadvantage when the economy turns around.
The bottom line is that you need [...]
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