Management
Beware of the Scammers!
With over 10,000 people out of work, the scammers are refining their tactics. Some companies are becoming quite crafty utilizing magazines, which only promotes their company or product. It looks like a magazine you would find at Borders or your local 7-11. But this is actually a propaganda piece.
Undercover Boss
Undercover Boss reveals what is happening within the rank and file of the company, as the CEO of the company works undercover…
…Some companies are using third party polling to achieve similar results. The honest input from the employees is vital to correcting the course of your company.
A Business Who Grows Too Fast
Some sales trainers will boast of helping companies increase 200% – 500%. I once asked one of these trainers if they have kept track of the business that failed because of their increased sales. He had no comment.
Are You Feeling Alone?
It’s been said that, “It’s Lonely At The Top” and it definitely can be when you are trying to run a business without trustworthy friends and associates to help balance your thinking. Everyone needs wise counsel and advise to become successful.
Evaluating Company Morale
Many managers I speak with believe employee morale is fine at work. Things are different when I talk to some of the employees. The number one complaint is the lack of appreciation.
Relational Management – Bonus Time
Are your company bonuses weakening and dividing your company? Most would say no, but a closer examination could prove different.
Management Skills – Appreciation
It would be easier to work with machines, because they do not have emotions. Simply add a little lubrication now and then, and they will work well for years. Your job as a manager of living, breathing employees, is much more challenging then that of a mechanic. So treat them with respect. They are your number one assets!
Show Me The Money!
I have recently noticed a new recruitment trend being used by some Multi Level Marketing (MLM) companies. They are having magazines produced by known publishers, who almost exclusively feature their company. It is a great marketing tool to provide legitimacy to their company. The problem is that it is a deception.
Team Building
Building cohesive teams at work is much more involved then company trips or visualization activities. To build a team, it all starts with you their leader.
Are Your Assets Hanging Out?
You wouldn’t go out into the business world wearing pants, which have the seat ripped out would you? Then why would you operate your business without protecting your personal assets?