The Family-Owned Business
Guidance on how to deal with three common pitfalls of the family-owned business: lack of written agreements, ignoring fiduciary responsibilities, and not planning for the future.
Management Archives
Seven Neurotic Styles of Management
Neurotic management styles tend to undermine and obliterate the effectiveness of organizations and people and lead to reckless results.
The Positive Psychology Approach to Goal Management
Positive Psychology provides guidance to help leaders more effectively manage goals by focusing on such factors as personal values, persistence, and confidence.
Preparing for a Future Labor Shortage
Demographic trends predict a shortage of skilled workers as the baby boomers retire. What can you do to ensure that you maintain a productive enterprise?
Build a Culture of Value Creation
A successful Value-Based Management program requires the entire organization’s participation.
Teams Use IT to Manage Client Impressions
Customer satisfaction depends heavily on clear communication. Reap the benefits and avoid the pitfalls of e-mail and videoconferencing with these suggested communication guidelines.
The Fine Art of Delegation
Tips for delegating tasks and keeping them delegated including ways to prepare yourself and your subordinates.
Downsizing with Dignity
In downsizing, managers are urged to create a learning environment by working with their employees.
What Directors Need to Know
Directors must know what information is needed to govern effectively – and take responsibility for getting it.
