Good project managers can make a world of difference in a business. Projects will run smoothly, teams will work together effectively, and productivity will improve as time moves on. The problem is not all project managers are good; some of these people are just bad at their jobs. These individuals may cause more chaos than […]
Leadership
Should a Leader Support Constant Change?
The worrying that always precedes a change When a new CEO or manager is hired into a company, for a while lots of energy flows from the top and new ideas seem to be generated daily. It is one reason not to fear the unknown when upper level management long in place turns over, often […]
Expert Tips for Managing Remote Teams, Part II
This article is part two of the series on managing remote teams. Please see part one here. 5. Go the extra mile with praise. As noted previously, body language doesn’t translate well over distance. Sure, video helps a lot, but it can’t capture everything, and not everyone is able or willing to use video conferencing […]
Expert Tips for Managing Remote Teams
In many ways, managing a remote team is like managing a team in your office. The main difference is distance. But that distance removes some aspects of in-person interactions—like body language—that help make connections and clarify intended meanings. Technology tools can help bridge these gaps, but it takes more than just tools to ensure your […]
The Only True Way to Thrive in Business
For a business to survive there must be a blueprint in place to keep you afloat. Within the business plan are a number of variables that play a part in how your business works. You must be mindful of these things in order to keep your business going in the right direction. Any time that […]
7 Guidelines for Picking Business Battles You Can Win
Many entrepreneurs are not prepared for conflict, or actively avoid it. Their vision, passion, and focus are so strong that they can’t imagine someone disagreeing, much less fighting them to the death. But the reality is that startups are composed of smart people, with emotions as well as intellects, working in close proximity under much […]
Leadership is Not About “Monitoring”
Too often when I speak to sales managers, they focus on “monitoring” their sales people. They constantly focus on: Where they are on MTD, QTD, YTD numbers? Do their pipelines have the right volume/velocity of opportunities? Are the sales people hitting their goals on prospecting calls, customer meetings, and so forth? Are they keeping CRM […]
Don’t Ignore These 2 Key Investment Choices for Your Small Business
Small businesses are being forced to make a number of difficult investment choices in order to survive the tumultuous changes brought about by the digital revolution. Entrepreneurs are finding some of these investment choices easier to wrap their heads around than others, however, while other business owners are allowing important opportunities to slip by without […]
5 Keys to Boosting the Performance of a Business Team
It takes an effective team to attract and serve a community in business these days. With real-time online reviews and feedback via the Internet, and instant relationships via social media, a voice from the top that is inconsistent with what is heard from the firing line defines a dysfunctional and noncompetitive company for today’s customer. […]
The 4 P’s to Help You Build a Great Business
How do you manage a great business, as opposed to be a survivor? Well, here are the four areas you should focus upon every day. Now, some of us remember things better when given a catchy phrase or rhyme. So, here’s one to help you with squeezing the most out of your own available resources. In […]
