by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | It's Your Business, People
The completion of a major corporate acquisition was recently delayed for several weeks. When it was finally announced, the chairman of the acquiring company was asked the reason for the delay. He replied that there was just one matter that kept the parties apart....
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | It's Your Business, People
It is the most common of our experiences. It is one that many of us have experienced on numerous occasions. It is one that hundreds are experiencing this very moment. It is the first day on a new job. How important is that first day? Is it important enough to effect...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | It's Your Business, People
Most definitions of management share the viewpoint that good management is a process of reaching goals by working with and through people. That being the case, choosing your team is the first step to success. Make sure that you get the best people available. Aim high...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | It's Your Business, People
When you first get the idea that you should fire one of your employees, you are probably already too late. That might sound hard hearted but its all too often true. The boss is often the last to know. When it comes to decisions involving a termination, the great...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 27, 2009 | It's Your Business, People
Most things in life are pretty easy to do after you know how to do them. Management is just the opposite. Most everyone knows how to manage (just ask them), but it’s done well all too infrequently (just look around). I guess part of the answer for the discipline...
