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Non Standard Leadership Techniques

Top 10 Ways to Build Creativity in the Workplace

Donna Williams asked: Are you a creative company?  If not, would you like to become one? Then you’re in the right place at the right time.  Because here are the 10 things you should do if you are a small business and want to build a foundation of creativity that will help you grow your […]

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Improving Team performance

Five Easy Pieces to Performance Measurement

Tris Brown asked: It’s still hard to believe. Last year I ran a marathon — all 26.2 miles of it. I also completed more than 40 measurement projects related to sales performance development. Which would you rather tackle? Like running a marathon, measuring the business results of soft skills is viewed by most people with […]

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Feedback and Rewards

Meeting Themes – How to Integrate Your Theme Into Your Meeting or Other Activity!

Jerry Busche asked: It’s important to hold regular meetings whether you’re in sales, customer service, production, or whatever. Also, special conferences, conventions, annual meetings, contests and other competitions can be essential for your business or organization. Meetings serve several purposes. Some are: Awareness. They can encourage heightened awareness in an atmosphere of togetherness and comradeship […]

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Improving Team performance

Performance Profiling

Bill Nelson asked: Above all the aspects that are seen as the norm, as far as the concepts of teamwork are concerned — the meetings where aspects of communication are discussed; the gatherings where team goals and objectives are discussed; the team bonding get-togethers; the future-direction discussions; and certainly, the recognition and reward ceremonies — […]

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Leadership Styles

Targets, Goals and Agendas

Charlie Wolter asked: With election day upon us, we look to a new leader for our country. This new leader will have goals and objectives that they would like to meet in the next four years in their new job. So how about you and I, do we have a four year plan? Most of […]

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Feedback and Rewards

Performance Appraisals: Ultimate Link Between Employee Performance and Financial Success

Gregory T Jerralds asked: Today’s businesses are under a great deal of pressure to perform. With increasing customer expectations, global competition, and costs of goods and services, many companies struggle to meet profit forecasts. As a result, companies are beginning to discover the powerful link that exists between employee performance and financial success. Many companies […]

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Communicating as a Leader

Managing Effective Meetings: A Powerful Tool for Leaders, Part I

Ed Oakley asked: Anyone can hold a meeting. Forming a work group and conducting a productive meeting, however, is a greater challenge. This article has tips for meetings that get results. Determine the outcome or objective of the meeting Having a clear purpose goes a long way to ensuring a successful outcome. Ask yourself and/or […]

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Communicating as a Leader

An Effective Leader – Would You Like To Be One?

Regina Maniam asked: Have you felt the need for an effective leader in your work place? Have you felt frustrated that there are a lot of activities and yet nothing seems to get accomplished? Targets and objectives are forgotten. Is it then time for you to do something about it? It is quite typical for […]

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Defining Leadership

A Look at Some of the Most Effective Leadership Styles

Muna wa Wanjiru asked: Leadership style differs from person to person according to the tasks, team and individual capabilities. However the following tips will help to achieve effective leadership styles; * Whenever possible, delegate the work to the employee as a whole. But be sure that the employee understands the whole process. You can also […]

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Feedback and Rewards

11 Keys to Motivating, Managing, and Inspiring Your Employees

Colleen Kettenhofen asked: Ultimately, your employees will do what they see you doing. In this difficult economy, leadership excellence is more important than ever. The business environment is more competitive. Employees, business owners, managers and supervisors must perform at top capacity and produce maximum results. What are the core competencies necessary for being an effective […]