Taking Notes When Reading Taking good notes while reading is an important part of academic success in college. Most courses require significant reading, and it can be difficult to understand and master the material and do well in class without solid note taking and reading skills. Good notes from your reading can help you: [...]
Time Management Time management is crucial to studying effectively. It can be divided into two components, namely planning your time and using your time effectively. Part 1: Planning Time Compile a list of what you have to do, how long each task will take, and when it must be completed Insert deadline dates in a [...]
Congratulations, you’ve made a good enough impression on the hiring manager and just secured your dream job. The hard work does not stop there though – it’s just as important to make a good impression once you start role. Always remember; the first week of a new job is crucial in setting the tone for [...]
Think that Economics is just abstract theories that can’t be used to improve the business? Think again! At its core, Economics is all about the actions that must be done to get as much as possible from scarce resources. That’s called being efficient and effective – concepts that managers focus on every day. In other [...]
All well-managed organisations should have an effective performance management system and all managers should be involved in, and concerned with, the performance management process. Yes, you can hire bright staff with top qualifications and the right motivation and drive, but unless you regularly review their performance and ensure that their activities are aligned with your [...]
Succeeding in the digital world and being able to stand out from the crowd is not just a case of setting up some social media accounts, creating a website and hoping for the best. You need a unique on-line presence that will get attention from your customers. Your online digital persona tells the rest [...]
Think that Economics is just abstract theories that can’t be used to improve the business? Think again! At its core, Economics is all about the actions that must be done to get as much as possible from scarce resources. That’s called being efficient and effective – concepts that managers focus on every day. In [...]
Did you know that only 13% of employees worldwide are engaged at work? Or that 79% of workers feel that they are not managed in a motivating way? Those numbers by Gallup Polls (http://news.gallup.com/topic/employee_engagement.aspx) translate into more than just a shortage of smiles around the lunchroom. Engagement correlates with productivity, customer service and profitability. [...]
Millennials. Generation Me. Individuals born in the 80’s and 90’s whose attitude and approach to life was shaped by a world moving into the digital age. There’s a lot of stereotypes about how challenging it is to manage Millennials. But are the complaints really true, or is it that a “one size fits all” [...]
Budget overruns are a common occurrence in projects large and small. But does it always have to be so? Here’s six things that a project manager can do to minimise the level of cost-overruns on projects. Planning is the most essential component of project management and the biggest weapon against cost [...]
