“When teamwork kicks in, nobody can beat you.”
Don Shula, Head Coach, Miami Dolphins
Only NFL team to attain a perfect 17-0 season
Whether it’s two people, a department, or an organization, teams are the means by which great things get done. Unfortunately, not all work groups exhibit teamwork. So, how can our groups develop that […]
There’s a series of television commercials currently running for a bank rewards program. It features people who find an unusual way to get out of awkward situations.
My favorite is the one where a man and woman are sitting in a fine restaurant when the lady brings up “the talk.” Ladies, you know the one, the […]
1) Use a live instructor. Adults learn best by doing,
practicing, and experiencing. Effective instructors customize
their programs to meet people’s needs, provide counsel on
individual challenges, and respond to questions. Videos, CDs,
and E-learning are seldom effective for primary learning. Since
the greatest cost of learning is the payroll cost of the
participants, you want to make sure the program […]
Question: What’s the easiest, cheapest and quickest way to have profitable, productive, and honest employees?
Answer: Hire profitable, productive, honest people!
Unfortunately, managers often hire underachievers or losers. Fortunately, pre-employment tests give managers a simple-to-use, quick, customizable way to hire the best.
Only 1 Reason to Screen Applicants
The sole reason to assess applicants is to […]
1. Eliminate waste
Eliminate reports, habits, products, duplicate input, and processes that waste time and money. These drain labor, money and energy from the business.
Two-thirds of products or services sold incur more costs to produce than they are sold for. These are a drain on profits. These losers can be reduced by either increasing prices, reducing direct […]
Ponder what it takes to be a true leader with these practical quotes that will lead you to a more precise understanding of the secrets to successful leadership…“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not […]
“Time is on my side, yes, it is!” Each time I think of time, Mike Jagger’s melody enters my mind… For me it is a song, for another a tragedy. What is time, that it consumes so many of us? How much of it we have, how little, what to do with it, how to […]
I’ve often heard managers say - “My door is always open, come
and talk to me anytime.” You have to accept the fact that your
team won’t always do that. They might not want to bother you or
they may feel that they should know the answers to their
questions and they’ll look stupid if they ask. And how […]