Management Skills & Techniques

Advice for women in a business world that's less then fair.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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?

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

Whether you’re new to the role, or just looking for tips on how to be a better manager, here’s what you need to know to start improving your managerial abilities.

Comparing the top two methods for helping an organization to change.

Motivating employees is vitally important for maintaining a productive workforce and minimizing staff turnover, but sometimes even the most experienced managers need some fresh ideas. This article lists 12 tips for maintaining high enthusiasm levels.

This article discusses the adoption of lean manufacturing by the United States and how these lean principles help to reduce costs and reduce wastes to enhance business performance. Three of the biggest lean applications adopted from the Toyota Production system are discussed briefly.

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.

This article uses the launch of SpaceX and its payload of a Tesla Roadster as an example of brilliant marketing and branding.

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