Two-thirds of all change initiatives fail. This is a sobering fact for all managers and leaders in organizations. A case-in-point is a senior executive we'll call Robert from Magenta (not its real name). Robert needed to change the organization's culture to meet the needs of the newly developed strategy. The strategy had been well thought out and the executive team they needed to execute it well to thrive and prosper in the future - perhaps...more
Nothing is more frustrating than arriving at a potential clients to make a sales presentation, only to discover that the centerpiece of your presentation has been damaged during transport. After all, you want to exude the most professional and capable presence possible, and a mangled product or product samples certainly doesn't help your overall image. Unveiling a classy and well-designed presentation of your products or equipment is critical...more
Business acumen is a much coveted item by managers and leaders in commerce and industry. What does business acumen actually mean? Based on the descriptions by renowned business gurus from all over the world, business acumen can be elucidated as the unique ability to evaluate the ever changing dynamics of the business environment and make the correct decisions that lead to the highest gains. To put it plainly, it is the uncanny ability to predict the market and rake in the maximum profit.Evidently, only a few individuals possess business acumen. A lot of skills and attributes are necessary to lead any business, leave alone a successful one. Intelligence and an eagerness to the acquire new knowledge is essential for scrutinizing information and seizing opportunities. Constant innovation is required to capture the attention of the prospective clients and stay ahead of competition. Resourcefulness and ingenuity are interesting additions. They are helpful in extracting the maximum out of minimum.Effective communication makes for a good leader. Quick decision making , realistic goal setting and focusing on achieving them should occur naturally. Confidence and sturdiness to take the...more
Starting a photography business can be extremely rewarding, but scary at the same time.If you don't have some proven "keys" to starting your own photography business, you could easily find yourself out of business before you hardly got started.There are three primary "keys" to starting a photography business, that if you use them correctly, can...more
Today in India you will find several packers and movers companies assisting people in residential, commercial and international shifting. The job of moving companies is packing of goods, transportation, loading, unloading, unpacking and rearranging. To handle these processes in a simpler way they have experienced staffs. Their expert professionals...more
As kids we used to watch our dads working away in their little office furniture cubicles like ants who dutifully manage the one or two assigned to them, thinking nothing about themselves. Did they seem to be happy with their work? That kind of office environment seems like drab and gray to us today. The tables and desks lacked character, with the usual heavy metal chairs which were too small to be of any real use. Everything seemed institutional and bland. Of course the directors office was different. He was the boss so he got to enjoy the perquisite of having his own office with no boring office furniture in there. His cubic seemed so big and impressive with leather studded chair and tall wall shelves full of important looking books; extra tables and chairs, and even a couch. The desk stacked with file folders and papers to emphasis the importance of his position. Our fathers longed for those huge windows which blew in fresh air and those comforts which a director or the boss used to enjoy. But times have changed now!Now, as we sit in our ergonomically correct office chair, surrounded by truly functional office cubicle. We are not the boss, yet we enjoy nicer furniture around us....more
One ad has been exposed through CNN recently. It is short, but beginning with the track shoes for morning exercise, it covers from the daily supplies, such as the refrigerator that cools juice and stylish dress, to the high-tech products, such as...more
Outdoor Furniture & GrillsUS demand to increase 3.8% annually through 2013US demand for outdoor furniture and grill products (including patio heaters and accessories such as covers, cushions and grilling utensils) will increase 3.8 percent annually...more
Elevators in China to 2013Demand in China to expand 10.9% yearly through 2013The market in China for elevator and escalator products and services is forecast to reach 111 billion yuan in 2013, rising at an annual rate of 10.9 percent from 2008. New...more
Office cubicles or systems furniture as called by dealers might not have be popular among workers, but it does solve many common business problems related to them. Office cubicles offer a way to divide large, noisy office spaces into private work...more
Is there a list of employers offering jobs for retirees?The considered and complete answer to that question is a resounding no! As a senior retiree, you are completely on your own to identify what job, out of all the jobs for retirees you have ever...more
Email marketing is unique form of marketing strategy used by the marketers to obtain fruitful results. This form of promotion fetches more customers from across the world. It also brings the customers in direct touch with the marketer. You can...more