by Megan Bullard on July 21, 2010
The secret is knowing that life happens.
The truth about management is that managers would never fail if they simply read every management blog available. There are literally hundreds upon thousands of blogs, books and articles directing managers on how to lead, how to multi-task, and how to communicate. The secret to management is not a [...]
by Megan Bullard on July 16, 2010
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?
You know that one [...]
by Megan Bullard on May 18, 2010
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 [...]
by Megan Bullard on May 17, 2010
In this clip from The Office, several employees describe the opposing management styles of Jim and Michael. Michael is infamous for his off-the-wall management skills. Have you ever had an atrocious manager? Tell us your management horror stories and compare notes on which traits contribute to ineffective management.
by AshleyDawn Sheppard on May 11, 2010
Today we released the 2010 report of America’s Most Productive Companies, aka AMPC. You may be wondering why there is so much hype behind this study. Let me explain.
We grouped companies into 175 sub-industry groups to produce a more meaningful analysis. Our assumption is that companies competing in the same industry generally go about their [...]
by Megan Bullard on May 5, 2010
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 [...]
by Megan Bullard on April 16, 2010
Phil Mickelson is now the proud owner of his third green jacket after winning the 2010 Masters. His win was exciting, amazing and even heart-warming. After Mickelson, the second-highest paid athlete in the world, won the tournament he greeted his cancer-stricken wife with open arms and a long embrace. It was like a scene from [...]
by Megan Bullard on March 31, 2010
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 [...]
by Megan Bullard on March 16, 2010
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 [...]
by Megan Bullard on March 4, 2010
Imagine experiencing one of the worst natural disasters in history and living to tell about it. Imagine the destruction and chaos that follows an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8. The people of Chile are desperately trying to regain control over the fallen regions of their nation, and while many would expect national unity in [...]