management

On the News Blog of Measurable Solutions

BY Shaun KirkTue Oct 20, 2009 at 4:54 PM

Kevin McGovern, a client of Measurable Solutions, stands as a finalist to be Boston's Best Boss.Read about this on the Blogsite: www.measurablesolutions.comREAD»

LEADERSHIP | 2 comments

Change is Personal

BY Donna KarlinMon Oct 19, 2009 at 5:33 PM

When organizations inform staff about massive change, transition, cut backs, re-engineering or whatever label they place on it with the assurance that "It's not personal" that they have to change how their organization operates to work within the current economic climate, keep up with competitors etc, and it's not about them, the take away is "It's about me. It's all about me." READ»

FEEDBACK | Comment

You’ve Asked for Feedback on Your Performance, Now What?

BY Shawn GrahamMon Oct 19, 2009 at 10:48 AM

As a manager, there’s an invisible and unspoken wall between you and your staff. It would be great if it didn’t exist, but it does. And even though there are times when you feel like part of the gang, at the end of the day, ...READ»

TRUST | 5 comments

Are Your Employees Telling You What You Want to Hear?

BY Roberta MatusonSun Oct 18, 2009 at 4:56 PM

Do your employees trust you enough to tell you the truth to your face? Here's a difficult lesson learned the hard way by one CEO.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

Frustration, Confusion and Fear…oh my!

BY Stephanie FrankFri Oct 16, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Just got off the phone with a consulting client who has restructured the people in her business to be aligned with the appropriate job. (Honestly, if I only did one thing all day, it would be style and values testing because it makes people understand their relationships so well!)READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

Stay on Target

BY Stephanie FrankFri Oct 16, 2009 at 3:49 PM

Some days, you just wake up apathetic or discouraged, for what could be no reason at all. Oh sure, there’s always some reason, but it’s probably not at all what you think. I mean, there are so many blessings to count, so much goodness around but sometimes you just have to let yourself feel poopy for a little bit before you move on.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

The meaning of pain

BY Stephanie FrankFri Oct 16, 2009 at 3:36 PM

“My neck hurts.” It was a simple statement, one that told me everything I needed to know about his life. He literally had a “pain in the neck” situation going on at work, and it showed up as a physical pain. When I first got my master certification in NLP and hypnosis, I was instantly drawn to a different type of coaching – working through emotions by working through pain.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

5 Ways to Unlock Your Potential

BY Stephanie FrankFri Oct 16, 2009 at 3:25 PM

This is an interesting time to be alive. While it seems on the outside like chaos, I am seeing things in a different way. The way I see it, lots of people are getting more of what they really want by getting a big and unexpected push. You might be scratching your head right now and saying to yourself “that gal is crazy – totally nuts”. I know it must seem that way but keep reading – you might find a nugget in there somewhere.READ»

CAREERS | 1 comment

Should You Change Your Looks to Get a Job?

BY Tom MusbachWed Oct 14, 2009 at 7:41 PM

A majority of job seekers this year have changed something about their physical appearance in order to impress employers, according to an online poll.The respondents in the Yahoo! HotJobs poll made changes in several areas:Clothing ...READ»

DESIGN | 2 comments

Managing Creative People to Achieve a Common Goal

BY Manuel SaezTue Oct 13, 2009 at 10:14 PM

Building and running a creative team is one of the greatest challenges for any manager. Creative people are passionate and have a tendency to think they are right, better, and more humble than the others around, but the ...READ»

SIDEKICK | 1 comment

Microsoft a "Bunch of Clueless Idiots," Says Danger Source

BY Chris DannenTue Oct 13, 2009 at 3:26 PM

AppleInsider has reported disclosures from several sources close to the Microsoft/Sidekick debacle, saying that the failure is only a taste of Redmond's growing internal incompetence. The sources, which AppleInsider claims were ...READ»

BUSINESS | Comment

Sales Training and Social Networking

BY Steve RosenbaumSun Oct 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM

Here is the first question is how does social media change or effect the way salespeople can and should prospect?READ»

BUSINESS | Comment

The Link Between Training and Six Sigma

BY Steve RosenbaumSat Oct 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM

Do quality improvement processes apply to how people learn?READ»

BUSINESS | Comment

Common Excuses for Not Getting More New Patients.

BY Shaun KirkFri Oct 9, 2009 at 11:12 AM

1. There is too much competition The reason that there are many physical therapy offices in your area is likely because there is a high concentration of doctors in that area as well. Physicians generally refer to a PT facility that is close to their office. There are exceptions to this rule but is predominantly holds true. The game that you need to know how to excel in is how to acquire the majority of these patients in this area. Name one PT who left a densely populated area and put his or her practice into the stratosphere. You likely don’t know of anyone who has made that happen. Your patients are going to the area that the doctors are located. Don’t run away.READ»

HOSPITALITY | Comment

Hospitality Executives Under Stress During Stressful Times Need Executive Stress Solutions

BY Simma LiebermanThu Oct 8, 2009 at 2:34 PM

Executive stress is real, particularly true for executives in the hospitality industry... Here are some actions that you can take as an executive to reduce stress, stay focused stay present. READ»

CAREERS | 3 comments

Resume Format: 3 in 4 Hiring Managers Recommend...

BY Tom MusbachWed Oct 7, 2009 at 6:31 PM

If you're aiming to please a hiring manager in your job search (and who isn't?), then format your resume chronologically.In a recent Accountemps survey, 75% of hiring managers prefer a chronological resume that lists the most recent ...READ»

CORPORATE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY | Comment

Sometimes Old Stuff is Best

BY Carel Two-EagleWed Oct 7, 2009 at 5:40 PM

Or, if you have too many irons in the fire, & put some on the shelf "for awhile", how long is that?READ»

CORPORATE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY | Comment

Sometimes Old Stuff is Best

BY Carel Two-EagleWed Oct 7, 2009 at 5:38 PM

Or, if you have too many irons in the fire, & put some on the shelf "for awhile", how long is that?READ»

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT | Comment

Recession Depression

BY Roberta MatusonWed Oct 7, 2009 at 1:33 PM

Is recession depression spreading like wildfire throughout your organization? Here's how you can tell, along with advice on how to treat this disease.READ»

INTERNS | Comment

Rethinking internships: Part II: How to do it – Incubation at the Ground Floor

BY Reid CarrSun Oct 4, 2009 at 4:26 PM

My last blog post discussed the need to look at interns as potential full-time hires, and integrating them more in the daily operations to get them the experience they need while providing employers a true opportunity to evaluate ...READ»

SEXUAL HARASSMENT | Comment

Sex in the Workplace

BY Roberta MatusonFri Oct 2, 2009 at 11:21 AM

How to avoid becoming the next David Letterman.READ»

CAREERS | Comment

Common Interview Surprise: Illegal Questions

BY Tom MusbachThu Oct 1, 2009 at 1:38 PM

More than half of job seekers report being asked an illegal question during a job interview.That eye-opener comes from a Yahoo! HotJobs online poll, in which 62% of respondents reported being on the receiving end of a question about a ...READ»

BUSINESS | Comment

Simma's Seven Step Solution for Successful Inclusive Leadership

BY Simma LiebermanTue Sep 29, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Optimize your business results...create a more inclusive culture where everyone can do their best work, and enjoy what they do. READ»

CAREER SUCCESS | Comment

It's Raining Resignation Letters!

BY Roberta MatusonMon Sep 28, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Look out. There is a storm brewing on the horizon.READ»

BUSINESS | Comment

Executives Under Stress During Stressful Times Need Executive Stress Solutions

BY Simma LiebermanSun Sep 27, 2009 at 5:28 PM

Executive stress is real...Being stressed is not a reflection on your leadership abilities but not doing anything about it can negatively impact your focus, productivity & profit. READ»