Command, Leadership or Management? An Enigmatic Triad
The purpose of this article is to analyze the so-called differences between Command, Leadership and Management (CLM), see whether these differences are a reality or are mere perceptions, and come out with a true understanding of these vital aspects of professional excellence. This may help professionals in understanding and practicing their roles creatively and effectively. Let us first analyze the debate on differences between Leadership … [ Read more ]
Content: Member-Contributed Content | Author: Iftikhar Ahmed Khan | Subjects: Leadership, Management
Principles of Business War
War can be any conflict or competition founded on divergent interests in which two or more opponents contest for achieving own objectives. This contest for conflicting interests can be as violent as a nuclear holocaust between two nuclear states or as benign as a contest between two street hawkers for getting more customers. While the military contest is traditionally known as a War, the business … [ Read more ]
Content: Member-Contributed Content | Author: Iftikhar Ahmed Khan | Subjects: Management, Strategy
Measuring Up
The fashion for business metrics has led to many advances. But “balanced scorecards” have their faults. Can we improve on the system?
Content: Member-Contributed Content | Authors: Brian D. Smith, Keith Ward | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subject: Management
The Economic Stimulus Package Inside Every Business
Harnessing your untapped potential can counteract the recession: 3 simple, low-cost actions to quickly boost revenue.
Content: Member-Contributed Content | Author: Drew Morris | Source: Great Numbers! LLC | Subjects: Best Practices, Management
Developing a Roadmap for Hiring
Navigating the hiring process can be daunting for even the most seasoned managers, particularly if hiring is the not your primary responsibility. We have found, time and again, that the organizations who lead the most effective searches have a clearly defined and strategic process outlined before they even post the position. This is what we refer to as a Search Strategy, and this strategy … [ Read more ]
Content: Member-Contributed Content | Source: Commongood Careers | Subjects: Best Practices, Human Resources, Management
Best Practices for Employee Onboarding
In order to position a new hire for success, it is important that an organization prepares in advance and continues to support a new hire throughout the first several months (and beyond). This article explores some tried and true best practices for employee onboarding procedures.
Content: Member-Contributed Content | Source: Commongood Careers | Subjects: Best Practices, Human Resources, Management
Conducting Effective Interviews: What You Need to Know
Hiring is one of a manager’s most important responsibilities. Although most organizations recognize the opportunities and consequences involved with talent selection, few are prepared to lead a truly effective interview process. This article will give you a few tips for making the most of your limited time with a prospective employee.
Content: Member-Contributed Content | Source: Commongood Careers | Subjects: Human Resources, Management
Management, Selflessness and the Bhagavad Gita
M.P. Bhattathiri applies principles from the Bhagavad Gita to management.
Content: Member-Contributed Content | Author: M.P. Bhattathiri | Subject: Management
Supervising An Employee Who Applied For Your Current Position
Advice from the author of Eleven Leadership Tips For Supervisors.
Content: Member-Contributed Content | Author: Kenneth McGhee | Subject: Management