Using SWOT Analysis To Improve Your BusinessAnalysing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of a business is a well-established tool that is widely used by academics, consultants, and advisors. Although it is a simple concept, business owners often struggle when trying to use it because it is so broad. ...06/29/2010 |
Why Would Anyone Hold a Bad MeetingSurveys show that companies waste an average of 20% of their payroll on bad meetings. And that’s just the beginning of the problem. Meetings keep people away from the tasks they were hired to perform -- tasks that make money for the company and keep the business ahead of the competition. ...06/29/2010 |
Why Discussion Fails to Produce Results in MeetingsMost people use discussion for their meetings. And it seldom works. Here’s why.1) No structure Discussion is like conversation in that it is a free-form dialogue without any direction. Each person responds to what the last person said. While this can produce entertaining party chatter, it seldom leads to agreements or decisions. ... 06/29/2010 |
Why Team Building Is Vital to Your SuccessGreat team work is one of the most important keys to your company’s success. The more harmoniously people work together, the better it is for your company. Team work is the way that things get done these days – and if you don’t have a cohesive team, you’re seriously handicapping your company out in the marketplace. ...06/29/2010 |
Will You Be a Good Manager Test YourselfManager means to manage any work or an organisation. To manage is not that easy. Imagine the size of some of the large organisations, their turnover exceeds GDP of many countries. But the companies have to be managed effectively and efficiently and good managers are needed to do that. ...06/29/2010 |
What is People ManagementYour employees are the biggest asset you have. Their performance and attitude can result in the success or failure a business. The most difficult part of any manager’s job is people management. He or she is required to lead, motivate, train, inspire, and encourage. ...06/29/2010 |
Contact UsAbacus Proactive Pty Ltd – Recruitment ServicesAddress:Suite 6, 395 - 399 Hume HwyLiverpool NSW 2170Phone: (02) 9601 0166Fax: (02) 9601-5835Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 5.30pm ... 06/29/2010 |
A Sample Interview Thank You LetterA sample thank you letter that you use after an interview, as a guideline or template, will save you a lot of time when preparing this type of correspondence. Since you’ll prepare it before the job interview when you are not nervous and have a clear head, the letter will really increase your chances of making or reinforcing a good impression. ...06/20/2010 |
Top Tip For Interview ConfidenceAn interview is a performance, and like any other type of performance, it requires mental rehearsal to pave the way to success. How you think prior to going in to your interview has a direct impact upon your performance. Research has clearly demonstrated that what is going through your mind dictates the outcome which you subsequently experience. ...06/20/2010 |
Career - Test Your Negotiation SkillNegotiation is part of every professional’s life. To negotiate, means to arrive at an understanding with another person, so that both of you are satisfied with the results. Do you know what is your skill in negotiation? If not, why not test and find out because most of our interactions demand negotiation. ...06/20/2010 |