The number one factor driving change within an organization is leadership 54 percent of respondent identified leadership (CEO) as the agent of change within the organization In turn, leadership was blamed by 71 percent of participants as the reason a company failed to make its objectives From the result of Watson Wyatt study (1997) on […]
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Human resources managers in a global environment require a fundamental shift from traditional administrative personnel manager to intellectual capital management in the way the organizations value work. The forgotten assets are largely intangible and include Human assets – knowledge, skills, creativity and experience Intellectual assets – information, memoranda, illustrations and publications Intellectual property – patents,
How often you do the following: Stop taking risk Be always contented Never deviate from what the founder did Be very strict to the rules Rely totally on textbooks, research and experts Concentrate on your competitors Put yourself – not the consumer – first Solve administrative concerns first Let others do the thinking Rely on
Do you want to start your own business? There are many success stories about this, yet one this is certain that success does not seek out the entrepreneur. One common misperception is that most successful persons have a dishonest aspects on their plan On the contrary, a key business success factor that has been identified
Competing in global economy several trends in business worldwide are identified Shifting from investing in an organization fix to investing in the human capital of the organization Moving away from a structural focus toward a cultural focus Focussing less on work processes and more on developing people and programs that motivate both behavior and performance
Be assertive! Assertive is a process of expressing feelings, asking for legitimate changes, and giving and receiving honest feedback. Assertive people are direct, honest and expressive They feel confident, gain self respect and make others feel valued Here are some stages in assertiveness : Describe the behavior“When you do this …” Express your feelings“ I
Tips of the month this time talks about “Do you really want to change?”. In communications section, this issue talks about different styles of communication, and selling the Boss on Your Idea. Other topics are the myth and reality from public relations, New Concepts of Management, Find out the characteristics of true leader as stated by Peter Drucker, The Five Principles of Ethnical Power of Individuals, Tips to avoid some common mistakes – English Corner, Tips for job hunting and How to get EGA Briefings.
Purpose : Be ethically sound, conscience guided, feel good about myself Pride : Not need the acceptance of others to feel important. Balanced self-esteem keeps the ego and desire Patience : Have a strong belief that things will eventually work out well. Do not expect instant result and be at peace with what comes Persistence
Seek more chances for interviews Adjust your approach to each company’s culture Be consistent with all your personal qualifications Apply ‘interpersonal communication’ skills Try to access the hidden job opportunities Be on time, positive thinking and assertive Preparation for Job Hunting Evaluate your strong and weak points– Work condition : entrepreneur or employee, stress or
Communicating is not something that just happens. It requires attention to the substance of your message, how you present it, how to get the best chance of being correctly received and understood.Here are some signs of poor communications that are expressed in the following statement : I wish i knew what she was talking about