Management
Explore our collection of thought-provoking articles, designed to help you manage and develop your people, your business and yourself.
The Emerging Workplace - Will Everyone Cope?
The traditional large workplace was characterised by its structured approach with set and predictable tasks for people to complete. For many employees, although the work is not truly satisfying, the structure provides a level of comfort, stability and 'knowness' in their lives. The emerging trend of the future workplace is quite different, and is already being experienced across different professions. Click to read more.
Word of Mouse
Company brand and positioning in the market place is dependent on customers, employees and shareholders. Word of mouth has always seen as important for SMEs but of little issue for bigger businesses, especially those with a virtual monopoly. The on-line world has seen word of mouth morph into word of mouse and become a high priority issue for big business. Click to read more.
Generation Blame Game
I regularly hear complaints from employers and managers about how employees waste an inordinate amount of time on the internet at work, citing the 'kids of today', 'generation me' and other generalisations, neglecting that this practice exists through out the workforce, regardless of age, sex or other grouping. Click to read more.
The business community doesn't always question the wisdom or on-going relevance of ingrained, some would say perceived, good business practices. Let's put out the challenge ...
Long-Term Business Planning - More of a Hindrance Than a Help?
Consultants, business gurus, university lecturers and numerous others continue to reinforce that good businesses develop a long-term strategic plan and stick to it. Not sure that this is still relevant in today's business environment. Click to read more.