http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/management/ Latest Management articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/382573/msp-for-programme-transformation.htm Before I evangelize the merits of programme management I want to clarify what a programme is and what a project is. This might seem a little trivial but I've seen these two words used so interchangeably across many organisations in many countries with people calling a project a programme and vice versa. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:28:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/382573/msp-for-programme-transformation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381460/organizational-management-how-to-manage-organizational-change.htm In this installment of our guide to organizational management we look at managing change... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:12:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381460/organizational-management-how-to-manage-organizational-change.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381248/managing-non-profits.htm With the decline of the economy in recent months, it is easy to vilify our current economic model as unconcerned with the average citizen. It is easy to forget the contributions of numerous non-profit organizations to easing the financial crisis. There is now a new idea in business today: giving back. Indeed, it is not an idea that has ever seemed to catch on, but indeed,... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:16:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381248/managing-non-profits.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380646/corporate-gifts-why-giving-corporate-gifts-to-your-top-employees-is-important.htm Every successful company has a team of capable top employees. No kingdom was built by the king alone. If you want your top employees to work hard and stay loyal to your company, then you need to treat them well. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:02:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380646/corporate-gifts-why-giving-corporate-gifts-to-your-top-employees-is-important.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380628/managing-an-organization-performance-management-strategy.htm In this part of our guide to organizational management we cover performance management... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:41:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380628/managing-an-organization-performance-management-strategy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380128/structured-file-naming-strategy-for-managing-scanned-images.htm An affordable and more effective alternative to conventional document management systems is to use structured file naming. When using this approach there is no need to input metadata for each document or have to rely on visual identification to locate a specific document. The file name is sufficient. Structured file naming can be done manually of course but for speed and... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:12:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380128/structured-file-naming-strategy-for-managing-scanned-images.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380124/managing-documents-via-structured-file-naming.htm Migrating towards paperless-office practices invokes the need to cope with larger amounts and varieties of electronic documents. Acquiring a document management system could help but there are significant costs and complexities that may be too difficult to justify. A more expedient approach is to adopt a structured file naming policy to help manage your documents affordably... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:10:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380124/managing-documents-via-structured-file-naming.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/379016/appropriate-internet-usage-at-your-job.htm Do you find yourself surfing the web while you are sitting at your desk at work? Many people are guilty of doing a little online shopping or checking their personal email during the work day. Many people are unsure how much time is too much when it comes to personal internet usage. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:22:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/379016/appropriate-internet-usage-at-your-job.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/378911/the-cult-of-marketing.htm As a society we have all been indoctrinated into a giant cult. It is the cult of marketing. We experience ourselves and each other as brands, commodities, assets, which are bought and sold at market. The virtual reality created by this cult kills authenticity and creates an economic model which is unsustainable in the long run. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:32:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/378911/the-cult-of-marketing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/378612/towards-a-more-customer-oriented-workstation-with-a-desk-pad.htm Peter Drucker once said: the single most important thing to remember about any enterprise is that there are no results inside its walls The result of a business is a satisfied customer Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:11:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/378612/towards-a-more-customer-oriented-workstation-with-a-desk-pad.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377898/how-to-initiate-team-building.htm One of the qualities practically all companies and employers are looking for in their employees is "the ability to be a team player." Truth be told, not all of us are built to be team players, but we work at it in order to be more effective at our jobs. Inevitably, all of us will be working as part of a team, which is why it's valuable to become an efficient team player. But... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:54:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377898/how-to-initiate-team-building.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377203/be-a-strong-team-player.htm It is impossible to imagine a company or an organization that does not use teamwork as part of the day-to-day workplace lexicon. The word "teamwork" brings to mind a group of people working together collaboratively with one another to achieve the goals of an organization. In fact, being a team player is one of the commonly-expected traits when hiring new employees. Everyone... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:34:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377203/be-a-strong-team-player.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376282/office-moves-when-relocating-a-business.htm When companies grow, and business picks up, suddenly an office can become too small to house your employees or clients. It is not enough just to find a new office; the moving process also needs to be managed effectively. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:24:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376282/office-moves-when-relocating-a-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376173/project-management-training-courses-so-many-options.htm Project management training courses come in many sizes, types, and flavors. As Project Management is very popular topic among professionals today, there are many project management training courses out there to help Project Managers advance their skills and careers. Choosing the right project management courses among the plethora of options, however, can be daunting! Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:35:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376173/project-management-training-courses-so-many-options.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376167/project-management-courses-so-many-options.htm Project Management Courses exist in my sizes, types, and flavors. As PM is very popular topic among professionals today, much PMT is available to help Project Managers to improve their skills and advance their careers. Choosing the right PMC, however, can become a bit daunting because there are just so many options! Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:24:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376167/project-management-courses-so-many-options.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376165/project-management-training-course-opportunities-abound.htm Project Management is broad and popular among professionals today, and it is not hard to find an appropriate PM Training Course to help build your PM skills and advance your career. This article outlines some key considerations for finding the best PMTC and how to get the most out of it personally and professionally. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:23:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376165/project-management-training-course-opportunities-abound.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374939/leadership-development-the-key-to-a-stronger-team.htm Leadership development: It's one of those activities that many people think they would have no need for, since many people don't necessarily aim to be leaders in life or at work, choosing instead to hand off leadership to whoever is the person exhibiting strong leadership qualities already. Those who are already in the top positions believe that they don't need it because,... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:33:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374939/leadership-development-the-key-to-a-stronger-team.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374727/undergoing-leadership-development.htm Leadership development: It's one of those activities that many people think they would have no need for, since many people don't necessarily aim to be leaders in life or at work, choosing instead to hand off leadership to whoever is the person exhibiting strong leadership qualities already. Those who are already in the top positions believe that they don't need it because,... Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:34:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374727/undergoing-leadership-development.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374627/why-companies-should-consider-chemical-pallets.htm Chemical pallets are now available in the Untied States and in Canada from Compliance Packaging International Ltd. CPI offers used chemical pallets and is licensed to manufacture new chemical pallets under its license CP-984. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:37:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374627/why-companies-should-consider-chemical-pallets.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373615/happiness-is-doing-meaningful-work-and-getting-fairly-paid-for-it.htm Part of feeling as though you are doing meaningful work is feeling well rewarded for the work that you do. If you have been billing hourly and resisting switching to fixed fees now is the time to reassess your decision. Learn how fixed fees might improve your practice. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:28:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373615/happiness-is-doing-meaningful-work-and-getting-fairly-paid-for-it.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373257/the-need-for-leadership-development.htm Some people are born leaders. You see them taking charge in projects, in teams, and even in groups such as your weekend bowling team or your book club. You've no doubt admired their ability to keep things and people together, and you might have wondered how it is that they know exactly what they're doing and what things would work to the benefit of everyone involved. Perhaps... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:05:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373257/the-need-for-leadership-development.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373079/promoting-teamwork-and-cooperation.htm Teamwork is one of the qualities that managers and heads repeatedly try to instill in the people they work with in order to ensure seamless and effective operations. Without a doubt, it is definitely a necessity for people working together to be able to actually work WELL. However, assigning people to be part of a team doesn't necessarily mean that they are already thinking... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:57:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373079/promoting-teamwork-and-cooperation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373072/modular-workbenches-bringing-enhanced-productivity-in-your-workplace.htm Modular workbenches are an important part of your business, more so if you are a product manufacturer. These workbenches allow you to easily put order in your production floor without buying new work furniture. With a modular bench, you do not have to waste more money in streamlining your workplace because all you need is rework the arrangement of your existing modular... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:44:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373072/modular-workbenches-bringing-enhanced-productivity-in-your-workplace.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371902/reasons-to-hire-training-management-services.htm This article looks at the reasons why a company might hire a training management service. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:31:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371902/reasons-to-hire-training-management-services.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371829/tips-to-be-a-successful-hotel-manager.htm Trying to be a hotel manager is not as simple as it once was. For a job that previously involved simply being good at talking to people the job of a hotel manager has spread to a large number of responsibilities and tasks over the years. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:10:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371829/tips-to-be-a-successful-hotel-manager.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371705/how-leadership-training-programs-work.htm A lot of people are appointed to become leaders, or at least managers, supervisors, or department heads. But even when they hold top positions, that doesn't necessarily mean that they are true leaders. As such, there will always be a need for people to go through leadership training programs if they are to improve the way they run their business and work with their teams.... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:52:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371705/how-leadership-training-programs-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371564/choosing-labeling-machines-for-your-office-or-workshop.htm Lots of companies use labeling machines for multiple processes in a wide variety of styles and sizes. The right labeling machine can streamline workflow and can efficiently produce high quality products, so choosing the right applicator is a major business decision. Make sure you're choosing the right labeling machine for your company by reading about some of the most common... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:01:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371564/choosing-labeling-machines-for-your-office-or-workshop.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371318/10-steps-to-a-perfect-outsourcing-experience-on-technical-projects-like-business-web-integration.htm Whether you're managing a business web integration project or any other project, you need to know how to get your moneys worth Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:22:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371318/10-steps-to-a-perfect-outsourcing-experience-on-technical-projects-like-business-web-integration.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371190/smooth-operator-creating-a-slick-business-is-key-to-success.htm Whilst a business plan is crucial to the success of any company, how the goals are achieved is just as important. Technology can play a huge part in creating a slick operation, with web conferencing and other groupware a must for all businesses. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:23:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371190/smooth-operator-creating-a-slick-business-is-key-to-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/370656/what-are-the-top-benefits-of-successful-joint-ventures.htm You win since you're just endorsing a product which requires little effort, and your partner too just taps into your list and divides the earnings without much work. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:53:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/370656/what-are-the-top-benefits-of-successful-joint-ventures.htm