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Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:55:00 +0000

Implementing New Ideas in a Controlled Way, Also known as the PDCA Cycle, or Deming Cycle Something needs to change: Something's wrong, and needs to be fixed, and you've worked hard to create a credible vision of where you want it to be in future. But are you 100% sure that you're right? And are you absolutely certain that your solution will work perfectly, in every way? Where the consequences of getting things wrong are significant, it often makes sense to run a well-crafted pilot project. That way if the pilot doesn't deliver the...

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5 Strategies To Deal With A Horrible Co-Worker

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:51:00 +0000

Warning! Psychotic co-worker ahead! Every work place has one. That absolutely impossible, difficult, nasty, backbiting individual who makes it his/her personal mission in life to belittle everyone else and make their life a living hell. Usually people like this are also extremely manipulative and good at managing both HR and their own boss. When you're forced to work with or for one of these human porcupines, here are some strategies that will help you escape the worst of the pokes. Understanding The Nature Of Work Bullies To...

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6 Pitfalls Of Copying A Professional Resume

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:51:00 +0000

Recently, I was contacted by a job hunter who wanted an update to his existing resume, a service I offer to former clients in my practice. The resume looked strikingly familiar on some level, but the name didn't resonate. Then, it hit me: I HAD written it—but for someone else. Professional resume writers encounter this scenario all the time, and for the most part, it's flattering to think our work is compelling enough to be copied (at least, if we can ignore the obvious part pertaining to copyright law). However, here's what worries...

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7-Step Resume Strategy For Overcoming The Resume Black Hole

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:32:00 +0000

We hear from job seekers every day who are sending out hundreds of resumes and job applications never to be heard from again. It's hard to tell if it's the resume at fault or the company not hiring, already hired, or if your resume is just sitting in a stack of 500 others never to be found. So, I've compiled a seven-step resume strategy to overcome the resume black hole so many resumes seem to go in to. 1. Manage Your Job Search, Don't Let It Manage You There are great tools and resources out there to track the applications you ...

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Top 20 Body Language Indicators

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:08:00 +0000

Communication can be fascinating. For most, the exchange of information begins and ends with words. However, there are a lot of other factors to consider. The tone of voice that a phrase is said in can completely change the meaning of the phrase. It can turn insults into jokes and jokes into insults. Another way to tell the true intentions of what someone is saying or doing is to look for body language indicators. Body language is an interesting concept. The human body makes a lot of unconscious motions depending on the situation....

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The Key Differences Between Six Sigma Black Belts And Green Belts

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:59:00 +0000

The process of Six Sigma clearly identifies important roles in any project's success. Champions and Master Black Belts may often be the instigators of Six Sigma projects, however the implementation and success of each individual project is largely down to the work of Six Sigma Black Belts and Green Belts. Six Sigma Black Belts A Black Belt is a full-time change agent within the organisation. With a demonstrated mastery of Six Sigma concepts and tools, as well as a proficiency in achieving results via the Six Sigma processes, Black...

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What Are The Qualities Of A Six Sigma Black Belt?

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:59:00 +0000

Once a Six Sigma project has been identified, the Black Belt becomes, in effect, the project manager with all the duties and responsibilities that entails. As a result Six Sigma Black Belts are the drivers of the Six Sigma process – making it a highly challenging and rewarding role. As project leaders, Six Sigma Black Belts must be able to deliver a range of skills including leadership and problem solving, analytical skills and a keen understanding of the data and, of course, the ability to train others in the methods and tools of Six...

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4 Simple Ways To Overcome The Age Factor In Your Resume

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:39:00 +0000

Growing older is something that creeps into the mind of many professionals, especially if they've reached their 50s or 60s and are on the hunt for a new job. Some worry they may not be considered viable candidates in the eyes of employers when compared to younger professionals. But as a wise, skilled, top-level candidate, there is no reason for you to feel any less qualified. In fact, you are likely more qualified than younger competitors; you just need to prove it. So, take time to do so on your resume by utilizing the following four...

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Satisfied Employees = Satisfied Customers = Profitable Companies

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:39:00 +0000

When it comes to understanding how to balance the need to keep a sharp eye on the bottom line and keep a workforce fully satisfied and productive, some managers and companies seem to get it while others don't have a clue.There's a ton of research and surveys that prove the following: Satisfied employees = satisfied customers = profitable companies While I may not be a researcher, I have no shortage of stories from readers, friends, family, and acquaintances that bring this simple formula to life. Here are two real recent...

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Four Leader Behaviors That Build Or Break Trust

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:04:00 +0000

There are two ways that leaders break trust with their people. The first is dramatic—a leader betrays a confidence, engages in self-serving behavior, or has a serious moral or ethical lapse. This type of breach usually ends up being very public—and once it occurs, the only remedy is damage control. The second way that leaders break trust with people is more common, happens slowly, and usually is obvious to others but unknown to the leader. A pattern of behavior—often well-intentioned—will result in the leader undermining their ...

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3 Questions All Hiring Managers Ask Themselves About You

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:40:00 +0000

A well known career coach once said, "A resume is a necessary evil." Some HR folks will cringe at that statement, despite it's truth. So, I'd like to take a moment and analyze exactly why that statement is some of the best job seeking advice you could get. After all, too many job seekers spend all their time polishing off a resume to submit in an application process. Now, there are essentially three questions all hiring managers need to have answered before they can make a decision about hiring you or not. They are: Do I like...

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Interview Questions You Should Ask

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:38:00 +0000

Job hunters ask me all the time about how to respond to difficult questions. But when preparing for an interview, people often forget to prepare questions to ask when the interview is winding down and the person on the other side of the desk asks, "So… are there some questions of yours that you have for me?" Just because you are asking the questions at this point does not mean the questions should be about you, your wants, or your needs. The biggest mistake of all is to use this as an opportunity to ask what everyone already knows is...

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Streamline Your Team’s Communications

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:31:00 +0000

Today, with a few key strokes and hitting the send key it's easy to communicate with one person or thousands. Too frequently, however, the message gets lost in the medium and fails to resonate with the intended audience. The lessons I've learned in launching OfficeMax and my newest venture Max-Wellness have convinced me that a leader's management style should mirror that of a benevolent dictator. The "dictator" side makes the difficult decisions when the time for talking is done, but the "benevolent" side does so by putting the...

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Managers: Don’t Make This Mistake With Your Best People

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:16:00 +0000

We all know the saying "If you want something done, give it to a busy person." It's sound advice—but it's also a dangerous habit unless you step back occasionally to see what impact it might be having on the busy person's experience at work. For most managers, having a "go to" person is a great asset. Just make sure you don't overdo it by going to the same person again and again. This is a dilemma for most managers according to Scott Blanchard in a recent blog post for Fast Company magazine. Blanchard explains that it is only...

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Lean UX: Applying Lean Principles To Improve User Experience By Jeff Gothelf

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:56:00 +0000

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Lean Analytics: Use Data To Build A Better Startup Faster (Lean Series) By Alistair Croll, Benjamin Yoskovitz

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:55:00 +0000

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Leadership And The Art Of Struggle: How Great Leaders Grow Through Challenge And Adversity By Steven Snyder

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:50:00 +0000

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Organization Development Basics (ASTD Training Basics) By Lisa Haneberg

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:41:00 +0000

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Real Time Strategic Change (BK Business) By Robert H. Jacobs

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:34:00 +0000

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Walking The Teamwork Tightrope

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:59:00 +0000

Today's work world demands that you polish your team-playing skills while making your own contributions shine, says Judith Sills, Ph.D. It was Mr. Castaldi, football coach and 11th-grade history teacher, who first introduced me to the teeth-gnashing angst of teamwork. "I've divided you into groups of five," he announced. "Research Romania and make a presentation. Everyone on your team will get the same grade." Everyone gets the same grade? Even Mickey Lombard, football star and noted slacker, who nonetheless imagined himself captain of...

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Use Personal Recruiting To Build Your Sales Team

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:58:00 +0000

With the advent of the Internet and numerous sites like CareerBuilder and LinkedIn, job searching has become largely electronic. Yet finding top sales people, especially those who will become long-term loyal assets to your firm, remains a difficult task. However, with all of our advanced technology, word-of-mouth is still a powerful and effective tool, not only in selling, but in recruiting sales people as well. When sales people are doing well, making good money and happy in their position, it seems natural that they...

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The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business By Patrick M. Lencioni

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:50:00 +0000

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The Smart Growth Manual By Andres Duany, Jeff Speck, Mike Lydon

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:43:00 +0000

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The Ten-Minute Inservice: 40 Quick Training Sessions That Build Teacher Effectiveness By Todd Whitaker, Annette Breaux

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:41:00 +0000

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Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court By John Wooden

noreply@blogger.com (Z. Khan) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:39:00 +0000

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