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Exterminate Boring Meetings by Using Team Building Exercises and Icebreakers
How many meetings have you been to that are just the same old thing -- boring gatherings you cannot wait to leave. Most meetings are poorly managed and non-productive.rn rnI have been a teacher, management consultant, and meeting facilitator for over twenty years. In the hundreds of classes and seminars I have taught, I have learned one truth -- people learn quicker if you make classes and meetings fun and interesting. rn rnBy using team building exercises and meeting icebrea
June 22, 2009
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Leading Your Workforce During An Economic Crisis
In the days and weeks since the economy began tanking, the workforce has been on an emotional roller coaster. Some people have fallen to terrible lows of fear, uncertainty, and frustration. On and on it goes. While no one knows the outcome of our current situation, one fact is indisputable: the out-of-control emotions and the financial condition of our employees will have a tremendous impact on worker motivation, employee retention, and productivity.nnHow can business leaders
October 10, 2008
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Employee Retention Strategies
Employers face major challenges when they consider the increasing difficulty of finding skilled people, a younger workforce with different attitudes about work, and a growing population of older workers heading toward retirement. A recent study shows 85% of HR executives state the single greatest challenge they have in managing the workforce is their organization's inability to recruit and retain good employees and managers.nnnPicture this scenario -- John is the CEO of a lar
July 25, 2008
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BEANS, BACON, BOLOGNA, AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS:
Successful Retailers Have One Thing In Common - Great Customer ServicennOne of the first jobs I held was with K-Mart. Back then K-mart was one of the top retailers in the country. I was proud of the fact of all the people working at our store, I generated more sales than any other person.nnMy success was based on one thing. I was good at announcing the "Blue Light Specials." Most people reading this probably won't know what a Blue Light Special is, but when I made my announce
May 12, 2008
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Chart Your Course International
Articles, tips, newsletters on creating great places to work that attract, keep, and retain their employees and make it fun to work there.
September 23, 2007
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Chart Your Course International
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September 23, 2007
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Chart Your Course International
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September 23, 2007