Management Skills & Techniques

The NF personality type, a natural nurturer, is gifted for management. They can become ‘spineless' bosses, however, because of their limited toughness with diverse team members.

Continental Airlines was an airline that was about to fly into oblivion. The company was broke and its people demoralized. Learn how excellent leadership changed the fortunes of this airline.

​A high-profile lawsuit, an accounting scandal, an instance of workplace violence, or one of many other developments, can have a devastating impact on a business or nonprofit. It is critical that you plan for a variety of crisis scenarios, and are as ready as you can be when one hits.

A project without a plan is like a vacation without an itinerary. You'll get lost, miss your flight, and have a miserable time. And you'll probably get fired, too! Make a clear project plan, and deliver great results on time and under budget - every time! Here's how!

Starting with preparation, then the meeting, the closing, and of course, the follow-up, here are the four stages of a meeting explained, whether you need help with your business class homework or you're just really in need of a better meeting strategy at work.

Over the years, certain academic methods have dominated management training techniques. This does not necessarily mean they work in practice.

Creating change in the market place is the ultimate goal for any creative organization. But merely creating new product is not enough. Corporations must change attitudes and behaviors. In this article we explore how the right innovatios create change.

What are the limits of MRP systems? What are the weaknesses of ERP systems?

Sample thank-you notes and appreciation messages for a great manager or boss by employees. Show your thoughtful gratitude to your employer for his/her support, time and efforts shown to you.

So you want to be a Manager, the Boss, the Top Dog, the Big Kahuna at work? Management isn't for everyone. Here are 10 reasons why you may prefer the job you're in -- as an independent contributor.

Some women entrepreneurs who have gained success in the restaurant industry.

What is Just in Time (JIT) Manufacturing, what are its origins, how does it work and why should you implement it?

Is your boss an evil, abusive jerk? How to identify a Bad Boss. Professional advice on what do to about toxic managers, and how to keep from going crazy.

In the building industry, a project manager must have the ability to collaborate and work harmoniously with clients, team members, and contractors. But it goes beyond that. What are the golden rules project managers must follow to enable they complete projects in a timely and professional manner?

There are a lot of misconceptions about how to determine the true value of long-term asset holdings. One method is life cycle costing, but many factors complicate that analysis. Here are some tips.

We all have seen the reports of firefighter deaths, and there is that little word, communication. Communication is vital to the fire ground and the success of a department, but what happens when it is used the wrong way, or even worse, overused?