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Management Lessons In Political Scandals
I love a juicy political scandal. That's probably why I'm so obsessed with politics. While other kids at school anxiously waited to turn 18 so they could drive, drink, and party, I was looking forward to 18 so that I could vote.
Unplanned Absenteeism
A few things that organisations do to reduce the chronic habit of unplanned absenteeism.
Stop Making Decisions!
Hundreds of decisions are made in the workplace every single day. If just a fraction of these are pushed down by managers to employees, engagement levels will skyrocket...
Management -The Handling Of Complexity
Complexity has been one of the most frequently used words for some years now. People talk about complex systems, complex interrelationships, complex problems etc. There is hardly a presentation or discussion among executives without some reference to complexity - for instance, the complexity of markets, products and processes.
Games Managers Should Play
The success of strategic investments depends largely on the subsequent moves of competitors. Uncertainty about competitive conduct can lead executives into a guessing game?a poor structure for decisions involving billions of dollars. Game theory provides a better framework for assessing the risks and opportunities involved in any major strategic move. The take-away --------------- By understanding five key elements of competitive intelligence, executives can begin to get inside the minds of the other players in their industry. They can then use those insights to perform economic analyses, allowing them to make more informed decisions.