COMMUNICATION Problems   What do you consider to be the main communication problem in your job?           This is the question I have asked managers in many countries. Their answers have all been very similar.           What are your main communication problems and what can you do about them? Here is a handful of problems you…

Being a PEOPLE LEADER  What sort of manager are you? Or as they are called today, a people leader.           When you ask employees what characteristics they most admire in a leader,  words like ‘encouragement’, ‘caring’, ‘understanding’, ‘fairness’ keep coming up.           One of the main things was the ability to be heard and listened…

JOB Hunting   Job security no longer exists, so plan now for your next job.           Are you a people leader looking for work?             Looking for a new job is not easy and it should be tackled logically and professionally.  You need both qualifications and work experience.           Contacts are important when looking for…

Advantages of FLEXIBLE HOURS           Don’t take the traditional for granted. There are advantages to be had if people can work at times they find most convenient.             Parents with skills can work when their children are at school and still remain in the workforce.           Adaptability and flexibility are keywords in…

Keep Ahead of the COMPETITION  For the good of your company, it is essential to know what your competitors are doing in the market place. It’s a sound investment to spend time and money monitoring your rivals.           To beat your competition you must keep on top of your products and services.  It’s more to…

Reduce Your ADVERTISING Costs  You can waste a lot of time and money if you use inappropriate advertising. When business is good it pays to advertise.  When business is bad you’ve got to advertise. Target your messages to specific groups of clients and potential clients and try to measure returns on your advertising investments. Five…

  Grow with your CUSTOMERS Today’s competition favours the swift and keen.           Maintain a good service to your regular clients and your business could grow as they grow.           Modern management practices concentrate on improving performance. We should hear more about satisfying our customers.          A handful of tips to help…

  Strategic PLANNING It takes discipline, leadership and practice – not inspiration  – to become a change agent.          People leaders must focus on basic functions to bring about changes in an organisation such as Strategic Planning, Organising, Directing, Controlling, Communicating and Motivation.         Strategic planning is essential and is the starting…

  Improve Your CAREER Prospects If you fail to prepare you prepare to fail.           People leaders who aim to earn promotion will need to polish their skills so they become indispensable. Here’s a handful of tips to remind you of some of the key areas to help you achieve a promotion * Set high…

Restructuring YOUR Business  Change is a continuing process, not a goal, a constant journey, not a destination.           Managers were advised to be fair, consistent, insistent, and persistent. But today a good manager is a team leader, a good communicator, a coordinator, a facilitator, and a mentor. Times have changed. A handful of tips to…