Management Skills & Techniques

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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?

Ever wonder how the other half lives? If you find yourself at the bottom of the corporate food chain, here are some things you can use to move up and stay, Postal-Service style.

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 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.

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

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.

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.