It has now well been accepted that the implementation of project management practices adds value to any organization. One recent study showed a 28% ROI1 from project management initiatives in IT organizations. However, what is the reality in developing and following such practices? Are the returns on investment so easily shown? What are the key steps or processes for these returns to actually occur? Experience and examples from...more
As effective as Masterful Praisings are in reinforcing good behavior, reprimands are as effective at curtailing bad behavior.We call em, you guessed it…"Masterful Reprimands".Although they are basically concept, just on opposite ends of the spectrum, there are big differences in the approach.For your "veteran" salespeople, this tactic is particularly effective in changing ingrained bad habits and behaviors. How many of these guys...more
Team always comprises of a group of persons that linked to each other. In a team there is a single goal and objective for all the persons that are there in the team. Team efforts are considered best. Team can be related to any thing, it can be related to work, sports, entertainment etc. Every where team is required in order to accomplish the task effectively and efficiently.In Team Building there are many pros and cons. Such as there are many disputes and conflicts that arise in a team because of different way of thinking. As each individual in this world thinks in their own way. So, it is very important to use the different thoughts of each person in a team to accomplish the success result. There are many Team Building Activities that are vital to achieve the over all aim. Team building is not an easy task, as team formation comprises of all the efficient people those are capable to cooperate and coordinate among the team members. Cooking Team Building is also another factor that is to be considered. In cooking team building the chefs have to cooperate and coordinate to each other to serve the dishes to the guests quickly. Without proper team this can not be...more
A hangover is something that just about all of us have experienced at some point in time. After spending a night out drinking, you may wake up in the morning with your head feeling heavy and your stomach in knots. At that moment, you probably decided that you would quit drinking, to prevent this awful feeling from happening...more
Both exercise and meditation have health benefits. Some take a structured exercise approach to wellness, while others grasp a more subtle meditative method. Many combine the two for strength, endurance, relaxation, and weight management. This article discusses the wellness benefits and an approach to beginning a meditation...more
Content management technologies advance so quickly that it's hard to keep up. From enterprise content management (ECM) to electronic document management (EDM), business process management (BPM), business intelligence (BI), EDRM (electronic document and records management), records and information management (RIM) and more, technology increasingly resembles a bowl of alphabet soup. So many acronyms are floating around that it's hard to know what order to put the letters in and what they're supposed to spell.Whether you're scanning files for historical reference, providing information access via a customer portal, or are in the midst of enterprise-wide process automation, there are standard steps you should take that will help you to succeed. No matter what acronym your solution spells or what your goals are, these 26 steps should be applied and revisited throughout your project implementation. If you miss one, your project might turn out a bit differently from what you are hoping for. How and when you use each tip is up to you, but be sure to use them all!Align your business and IT goals. Some of the greatest project failures result from a mismatch. IT's role is to...more
According to TraceGains' CEO Gary Nowacki, "Companies need an automatic warning method to spot risky suppliers early. Food company managers in quality, purchasing, and sourcing are overwhelmed with audits and auditing. These...more
Most people have to work at their proper time management. This is so because it's not always a given that managing your time is a foregone conclusion. You have work time and personal time and time for other things in life, such as...more
What is a case interview? A case interview is a style of interview question or interview technique used by management consulting firms when recruiting new employees. The case question is generally a business problem or estimating...more
1. Listen to the introduction - Do not think ahead to your answer(s).2. Ask 1-2 clarifying questions, if necessary - Begin to formulate a hypothesis in your head, and test if they are reasonable. While asking these questions, you buy...more
Today, we believe that all people should have the same rights. The concept that the good or the good looking are more worthy than others is no longer a part of our society. Everyone, even those with bad qualities, haves the right to...more
Mandom Corporation (4917) - Financial and Strategic Analysis ReviewMandom Corporation (Mandom) is a Japan-based cosmetic company. The company, through its subsidiaries and associate companies is engaged in the production and sale of...more