Defining Success
Monday, February 23rd, 2009How do you define success? Consider this definition of success:
Success is the progressive realization of worthwhile, predetermined personal goals.
Archive for the 'management' Category
High Performance Management Teams
Sunday, February 15th, 2009We begin our discussion of High Performance Management Teams. Jeffrey Pfeffer’s book,”The Human Equation”, states that companies that implement high performance management practice experience substanial growth; upwards of 40%!
Characteristics of Effective Leaders
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Effective leaders bring out the best in their team members. To do so, they employ leadership traits which can be divided into three major areas: attitudes, behavior, and people skills.
The Art of Delegation
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Your primary role as a manager or leader is to get results through other people. Delegation is the most effective technique to achieve this purpose. Effective delegation is the act of giving someone else the responsibility and authority to carry out an assignment. Delegation is also an easily overlooked training tool.
Effective delegation multiplies your efforts and frees you for the tasks required to build a more productive organization. It challenges the most promising and capable people on your team to develop their potential and use more of their own abilities. As a result, the team member and the organization gets the reward of their personal development.
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Monday, April 21st, 2008Time management is one of the most important skills that is required to be an effective leader. The effectiveness of the activities in each hour of the day -not the number of hours you work- determines the results you and your team accomplish.
Basic strategies, such as controlling accessibility, making appointments with yourself, controlling interruptions, and focusing on actions, are great techniques to become a better time manager. These techniques when coupled with controlling meetings and being a more effective communicator will help improve productivity and increase results.
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Sunday, April 13th, 2008Authority’s companion is power. Authority implies that you have the right to direct the activities of the group. While power is based upon the relationship leaders have developed with the members of their team.
Authority and power, wisely used, will never dissipate. Both are most effective when they are least evident. So, the best use of authority and power is to use them to motivate team members and help them grow.
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Friday, April 11th, 2008Throughout history, strong leaders and organizations have shaped the destinies of millions. You and your organization can leave an imprint on the lives of others by setting worthwhile goals and committing to their achievement.
Define a logical starting place and an ultimate goal destination where your goals program will lead you. With these two points clearly stated, planning how to move from where you are now to your destination is relatively simple.
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