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Ways to Handle Problem Bosses and Keep Projects on Track
Just as a project team looks to the project manager (PM) for support and leadership, PMs themselves are relying on senior managers. In the instances when a superior is unhelpful it can put the success of a project at risk. PMs can be seen as the middle children of the corporate world — most likely […]
Posted onCity Branding is Driven by Citizens
When someone thinks of branding a city, it’s tourism that is likely to come to mind. Attracting tourists is just a small part of the equation, however. As large cities became more and more congested and expensive over the course of the 20th Century, competition between them to attract visitors and businesses intensified. Large metropolises […]
Posted onManagers Can Improve Their Effectiveness Using Conceptual Frames
“The Four Frames Model” was created in response to a crisis in leadership and managerial practice. Rapid technological and societal changes have made organizations grow more complex and erratic. Managers are often unprepared for the decision making and leadership demands of today’s highly complex and unpredictable corporate world. The Four Frames model helps managers find […]
Posted onDo your sales staff still make in-person cold calls?
In an era of digital disruption, professional sales leaders need to be aware of new tools that will help your team and your customers stay in touch. It will come as no surprise to most sales leaders that the days of dropping by in person to check in on customers and important leads have all […]
Posted onLower taxes and better services need innovative ideas and the people to create them
Everyone says they’re in favour of cutting taxes – until you ask them what services they’d like to give up. The current climate in the public sector, in many parts of North America, has tilted towards austerity as governments chase tax cuts to appease public sentiment. This may deliver some benefits at the polls, but […]
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