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STRATEGIC OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ARTICLESImprove your management skills with these articles on essential aspects of management, leadership and business.New: Respecting Your Staff's Personal LivesFor many managers the business is the center of their universe, however, in today's society people are wisely beginning to understand that employment is a way to earn a living, not a living itself. This article includes eight tips you can use to show your employee's that you value their outside lives. Building Powerful PowerPoint PresentationsThe secret to keeping them interested and focused on what you are saying is through the use of slide transitions. This article provides you with example screen shots of an actual PowerPoint slide showing how one point is built upon another! Building Employee LoyaltyWhat happened to the employee who was hired right out of school and retired from the same company at age 60? Five tips for building employee loyalty. Work at Home ParentsWhat do you do when your desk is the kitchen table and your secretary is three years old? Ten tips for parents who work from home. Time ManagementAre conflicting priorities tangling up your business? Learn the secret of juggling priorities and tasks. Authoritarian Management StyleNew managers often confuse being the manager with being the boss. How much control is too much? Team Player StyleHelp your staff feel like part of a winning team, with ownership of the success. Sometimes a team approach isn't appropriate or possible. Learn when to take complete charge, and when to lead. Self-Directed TeamsSome companies are trying to cut costs by doing away with supervisors and middle managers. What you need to know before trying the concept of self-directed teams. Communication in Virtual ManagementHow do you manage someone you've never even met? With the growth in telecommuting, virtual management is an essential skill for modern managers. Becoming PromotableDo you feel you are ready to move into management? Before you can receive a promotion, you must appear promotable to your supervisor. Here are some of the key elements reviewed by management when they are selecting managers. |
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