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Hub You - Lessons in Leadership: The Business of Busy-ness
What Do Workers Really Want Anyway?
If you think that giving workers what they want means giving them extra high wages, lots of free time, and no pressure, think again. Giving that to the people who work for you probably won't have an ounce of effect on productivity.But there are things that workers want that you can deliver and that will make a difference. Here are some of them.Workers want to be treated fairly. They want fair compensation, not necessarily the highest salaries around, but fair relative to other people they know who do similar work.Workers also want to be treated fairly compared to how they perform. In a fair workplace, the consequences match the performance. Good performers do better. Poor performers get reprimanded and get better or leave.Workers also want a fair shot at doing a good job. Make sure your people have the training and the resources to do what you want before you hold them accountable
that pays our bills at the very least --If you think that giving workers what they want means giving them extra high wages, lots of free time, and no pressure, think again. Giving that to the people who work for you probably won't have an ounce of effect on productivity.But there are things that workers want that you can deliver and that will make a difference. Here are some of them.Workers want to be treated fairly. They want fair compensation, not necessarily the highest salaries around, but fair relative to other people they know who do similar work.Workers also want to be treated fairly compared to how they perform. In a fair workplace, the consequences match the performance. Good performers do better. Poor performers get reprimanded and get better or leave.Workers also want a fair shot at doing a good job. Make sure your people have the training and the resources to do what you want before you hold them accountable
Job Applications - Preparing Your Presentation
If you get to the second stage of the job application process and are invited for interview, you may well find that candidates are required to give a presentation - a prospect which terrifies many jobhunters! The presentation generally lasts for 5 or 10 minutes and usually applicants are warned before the interview, but sometimes it’s sprung upon them on arrival.Whichever scenario you encounter, you can make sure you are well prepared. If you know the subject of your presentation in advance, this is obviously a great deal easier, but also means much more will be expected of you. So you must take the time to put together a professional presentation and practise it until you can do it in your sleep!Let’s assume you know your subject in advance. Here are a few pointers to ensure a smooth presentation.Read the BriefYou must make sure you understand exactly what you are required to ta
Did you know that the word "business" actually comes from the word "busy"?If you get to the second stage of the job application process and are invited for interview, you may well find that candidates are required to give a presentation - a prospect which terrifies many jobhunters! The presentation generally lasts for 5 or 10 minutes and usually applicants are warned before the interview, but sometimes it’s sprung upon them on arrival.Whichever scenario you encounter, you can make sure you are well prepared. If you know the subject of your presentation in advance, this is obviously a great deal easier, but also means much more will be expected of you. So you must take the time to put together a professional presentation and practise it until you can do it in your sleep!Let’s assume you know your subject in advance. Here are a few pointers to ensure a smooth presentation.Read the BriefYou must make sure you understand exactly what you are required to ta
Business is something we do to keep ourselves BUSY -- to fill our days with something that pays our bills at the very least --
Advertising Market from a South African Perspective
Advertising and marketing in the South African market is one of the toughest in the entire world, just for starters 22 different languages can be identified in our market. You might say this is common in many countries the world over. But do they have 11 official languages as is the case in South Africa.Capturing a broad market in South Africa is virtually impossible unless you have an internationally acclaimed product, something that has built up a reputation overseas either in the USA or European markets. This is not to say our own big brands have not captured a broad South African audience or an international market but they a few and far between.Our advertising and marketing techniques in South Africa must be simple yet effective if a broad customer base is to be achieved. Many South African advertising and marketing gurus are applying international principles to our market, wrong thing to do in
ually comes from the word "busy"?Advertising and marketing in the South African market is one of the toughest in the entire world, just for starters 22 different languages can be identified in our market. You might say this is common in many countries the world over. But do they have 11 official languages as is the case in South Africa.Capturing a broad market in South Africa is virtually impossible unless you have an internationally acclaimed product, something that has built up a reputation overseas either in the USA or European markets. This is not to say our own big brands have not captured a broad South African audience or an international market but they a few and far between.Our advertising and marketing techniques in South Africa must be simple yet effective if a broad customer base is to be achieved. Many South African advertising and marketing gurus are applying international principles to our market, wrong thing to do in
Business is something we do to keep ourselves BUSY -- to fill our days with something that pays our bills at the very least --
A Leadership Truth: It's OK Not to Know It All
Executives and other business leaders who “make it to the top” typically have invested many years in education, hard work, and self-sacrifice. They are seasoned veterans who have the potential to lead their organizations to new heights of competitiveness, profitability, and success.But truthfully, most business leaders don’t know everything they need to know. It’s not their fault -- it’s simply a fact that’s helpful to admit. Running an organization of any size is a complicated undertaking. Organizations are living, breathing entities in a constantly changing environment and the folks at the top have one of the toughest jobs around. How could they possibly know everything?Successfully getting everyone on the same page, developing vision, planning, and then executing to maximize profits and attain other objectives requires a delicate balance of cooperation, coordination, and communication. In the
siness is something we do to keep ourselves BUSY -- to fill our days with something that pays our bills at the very least --Executives and other business leaders who “make it to the top” typically have invested many years in education, hard work, and self-sacrifice. They are seasoned veterans who have the potential to lead their organizations to new heights of competitiveness, profitability, and success.But truthfully, most business leaders don’t know everything they need to know. It’s not their fault -- it’s simply a fact that’s helpful to admit. Running an organization of any size is a complicated undertaking. Organizations are living, breathing entities in a constantly changing environment and the folks at the top have one of the toughest jobs around. How could they possibly know everything?Successfully getting everyone on the same page, developing vision, planning, and then executing to maximize profits and attain other objectives requires a delicate balance of cooperation, coordination, and communication. In the
How To Start A Business
"I want my own business, but where do I begin?" You asked.The first requirement for any business is to have a product or service. How will, for example, your service or product be better or different from its current counter-part? Do you provide something others forgot? You pay more attention to detail?What makes my critiquing service more personalized?I address any, all issues. I tune into the small, not yet a problem situation. I rather handle it early, before a full blown crisis.It is less stressful plus customers prefer smooth running projects.A client sent me a certain type of bond paper to use for ghostwriting. Yes, it is one of my services. The end result would not look professional once it was typed and printed. So, I purchased what was needed at my expense. Re-peat business outweighs a few dollars spent. I sent a sample of twenty-five pages
es BUSY -- to fill our days with something that pays our bills at the very least --"I want my own business, but where do I begin?" You asked.The first requirement for any business is to have a product or service. How will, for example, your service or product be better or different from its current counter-part? Do you provide something others forgot? You pay more attention to detail?What makes my critiquing service more personalized?I address any, all issues. I tune into the small, not yet a problem situation. I rather handle it early, before a full blown crisis.It is less stressful plus customers prefer smooth running projects.A client sent me a certain type of bond paper to use for ghostwriting. Yes, it is one of my services. The end result would not look professional once it was typed and printed. So, I purchased what was needed at my expense. Re-peat business outweighs a few dollars spent. I sent a sample of twenty-five pages
Managing Your Reputation
Celebrities and high-ranking political officials make a concerted effort to craft their reputation shouldn’t you? Everything from the way they dress, to the words that they use, the things they do, the places they are seen, and the people they associate with are all orchestrated to build their reputation.A good reputation is difficult and time consuming to build. Once established, it must be maintained and can be used as currency to open doors of opportunities for yourself and others. Unfortunately, your reputation can be easily destroyed and once tarnished it is near impossible to rebuild back to its original status.Although you cannot control everything that is said about you, there are a few decisions you need to make to manage your reputation.What kind of reputation do you aspire to have? Think in descriptive words- dependable, honest, diplomatic, polished, etc. Then consider what actions
that pays our bills at the very least -- perhaps amuses us -- and ideally, give our lives meaning.Celebrities and high-ranking political officials make a concerted effort to craft their reputation shouldn’t you? Everything from the way they dress, to the words that they use, the things they do, the places they are seen, and the people they associate with are all orchestrated to build their reputation.A good reputation is difficult and time consuming to build. Once established, it must be maintained and can be used as currency to open doors of opportunities for yourself and others. Unfortunately, your reputation can be easily destroyed and once tarnished it is near impossible to rebuild back to its original status.Although you cannot control everything that is said about you, there are a few decisions you need to make to manage your reputation.What kind of reputation do you aspire to have? Think in descriptive words- dependable, honest, diplomatic, polished, etc. Then consider what actions
Business offers us several ways of keeping busy. In fact, three types of activities fill everyone's d
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