A Change Dilemma – Do I learn Too much?

Change and learning are highly correlated. Think about it: We learn at school and we change. This is a gradual change. The process of learning makes that we open up and see new possibilities we previously not imagined. We continue to learn at high school or university and there we change even more. The knowledge that we have gathered becomes a powerful source with which we can select what we want.

Technology is Disruptive... And Empowering

One aspect of business that is constant is that business processes will constantly change as technology opportunities evolve. Introducing new technologies to advance business goals is usually disruptive. Understanding and acting upon inherent pitfalls in the process of introducing new technologies as discussed in this article can make the process empowering.

Group Decision Support System

Group meetings have become the inevitable part of daily corporate life. This decision was caused by necessity of the corporate management to monitor the effectiveness of human resources work.

Business Leadership Starts with Mentoring-The Dance of Mentoring

One of the big mistakes systems make is to assume that anyone can be a mentor. WRONG! This mentality often is the same mentality that causes systems to move good technical staff into management positions and then wonder why the new manager is failing. Technical knowledge does not presume possessing the knowledge and skills to be an effective mentor.

6 Causes of Turf Wars

As the landscape in this industry gets more and more competitive, turf wars crop up, oftentimes within organizations, and the disruption adds to the downward spiral of sales and profits. If you are experiencing turf wars in your company, identify which combination of the following six causes are the ones you need to immediately address.

Organizational Cultural Shift

The old paradigm that brought prior success had changed, but the company was unable to change the internal culture to match the external drivers. Soon the company was unable to meet goals and frustration spread. The old culture became a liability to their success, but the old rewards stayed in place and no new awards for teamwork and collaboration were put in place. It has taken this organization years to adapt to the new working environment. They still struggle developing teamwork and alignment over internal competition.

To Survive, You Need To Teach Old Dogs New tricks

The sea change that most businesses face today is increasingly becoming the norm rather than the exception. The change is driven by globalisation, technological and social dynamics. Hovering around the status quo is like a cancer stricken person waiting for his condition to get better. If you continue doing the same, things are not going to get better. There is a saying that you cannot teach old dogs new tricks. To survive in today’s competitive market, old dogs need to be taught new tricks.

The Importance Of Quick Conflict Resolution - Why A Fight Broke Out At Chuck E. Cheese

Recently police had to be dispatched to the land of children's birthday parties in suburban Detroit. With a little conflict resolution skill, the entire incident could have been avoided.

Adult ADD: Don't Waste Time or Money - Ask

When you have ADD, delegation is something you need to work into. You have to decide first, how you can get what you need done in the most economical way. So, you either delegate to family members or you pay someone to do things for you. Whatever you decide, remember that your ADD will prevent you from doing some simple things.

The Changing World of Work

The world of work is changing and becoming more demanding. You need to change with it. But how?

The Vertical Turtle - Two Lessons About Enabling Change

Effective leadership is all about enabling employees to choose to change in ways that ensure organizational and personal success. Leaders create processes where employees can gain the skills required by our changing environment. They explain the whys behind specific change initiatives and they allow employees to learn from failures. Enabling others to survive change results in productive teaching-learning relationships and strengthens the organization.

Four Ways to Keep Your Business Going During a Crisis

If you are a small or home based entrepreneur or a solo business owner, there is little room in your business for taking a sick day when a crisis or stressful life event happens. In today's world our lives are complex, fast paced, and challenging. How do you keep your business going and growing during the times when life happens and you can't work?

Managing Change - Dealing with Resistance to Change

When you embark on your change journey everyone wont be on board. Oh some will say they are and others will pretend to the max, but make sure who is with you and who is against you. Read on to learn the four stages of resistance and what you can do about it.

An Office Hierarchy Guideline

Dictator, Imperial or democratic are different types of administration for many different countries in the world. All of them have one thing in common. There is always one person at the top. The difference lies in how the delegation of power is distributed & the structure of its hierarchy.

The BEST Way to Face Up To Change (2)

Change can be pretty scary but it is inevitable. Find out the MAIN reason which makes dealing with change difficult.