Canadian Manager articles from December 2003

Canadian Manager archives from December 2003

National President's message.(Canadian Institute of Management)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2003... As winter is fast approaching, the National Board of Directors is working on an exciting new fiscal year with our organization. There are many new initiatives underway to continue with the brand awareness campaign. Perhaps you have noticed...

CIM branches.(Canadian Institute of Management)(Brief Article)(Directory)
December 22, 2003... CALGARY P.O. Box 1326, Station M, Calgary, AB T2P 2L2 Tel: (403) 205-3434 E-mail: cim_calgary@shaw.ca CAPE BRETON P.O. Box 1081 Sydney, NS B1P 6J7 Tel: (902) 564-0792 E-mail: cbcim@hotmail.com EDMONTON ...

Organizations still under-investing in training.(CIM Executive Director's Corner)
December 22, 2003... Far from boosting training and development investment, Canadian organizations spent much less than forecast in 2001 and do not project future increases, according to The Conference Board of Canada's Training and Development Outlook 2003. ...

News from National.(CIM News)(Canadian Institute of Management)
December 22, 2003... In the Summer issue of the Canadian Manager we mentioned that the Focus Group identified competencies which they felt were most important for managers to have. The participants identified and prioritized 42 skills. As a follow up, the Education...

Message from marketing.(CIM News)(Canadian Institute of Management)
December 22, 2003... The Christmas Season is fast approaching and with that the time to reflect on what has occurred in 2003. The Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) turned 61 years old. In 1942 CIM delivered management programs to the industrial market. Today...

Learning at work! An interview with Lucy MacEachran Scholarship winner Trudy Parsons.(CIM News)(Interview)
December 22, 2003... Managers know that they learn best at work. While learning about new concepts and best practices in class can be interesting, the best way to understand it is to put it into practice--that is apply it directly to live problems. In this...

Why the "Lucy MacEachran Scholarship"?(CIM News)
December 22, 2003... Lucy MacEachran, C.I.M., P.Mgr. is a long standing member of the Canadian Institute of Management. Lucy is Past President of the Cape Breton Branch. She worked her way up on the National Board, serving in several capacities such as Director of...

Using the intranet to get rid of work.
December 22, 2003... Using information technology has resulted in some rather odd facts of the "electronic" age. Computer manufacturers had promised the paperless office. Instead, what companies received were shipments of office paper, which has risen 51 percent...

CIM survey 2003--demographic profile.
December 22, 2003... Hello again, and thank-you to all those who have completed the survey since the last time we spoke. You're looking good Ontario West!! This article will look at the responses received regarding the educational questions asked in the survey. In...

Nine steps to effective discipline: one of the most difficult tasks a manager is required to perform is disciplining staff. Done well and you are rewarded with a reformed employee. Done poorly and you end up with a chronic problem and potential legal liability. This article explores progressive discipline and how to do it effectively.(Legal Watch)
December 22, 2003... Progressive discipline is an effective management tool Progressive discipline means applying increasing levels of discipline to employees who repeatedly violate workplace rules. If the employee does not respond to discipline, the last...

Networking: the difference between who's who.
December 22, 2003... Are you listed among "Who's Who" of your valued clients, respected peers, and mentors? Of, does your potential client, preferred role model, of desired friend say, "Who's that?" Everyone on the "Who's Who" list knows that networking is...

Energize your meetings.
December 22, 2003... When people say that they despise meetings, what they are really expressing is their frustration with having to sit through protracted and unproductive meetings. People despise meetings where "minutes are taken, but hours are wasted," where...

The importance of empowerment: if you want to keep your customers, you must empower your employees.
December 22, 2003... Empowerment. The word--and the concept--all too often causes employers and employees to break out in a cold sweat. It shouldn't. It should be embraced and celebrated As a critical element in your formula for success. Empowerment is the...

Embrace change: understand and overcome resistance to change.(Winning Strategies for Life)
December 22, 2003... "Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change this is the rhythm of living. Out of our overconfidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope progress,"--Bruce Barton This statement, while...

Online skills screening saves hiring managers time and money.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2003... www.totaltesting.com As the Internet revolutionizes many aspects of modern life, it is also changing the face of human resources. With the Internet's ability to save time, money and provide a larger talent pool, this more to online...

Small business tips: analytical tools.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2003... www.businessgateway.ca Do you want to improve your company's performance? Motivate staff? Catch up to your competitors or simply stay on top of your game? Peformance Plus may be your answer. It is an online performance benchmarking tool...

Web marketing presentation.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2003... www.royahoads.ca/royalroadsreview Bob Gardiner, president of E-Strategies International and president of the Canadian E-Business Awards, delivers a presentation in the Royal Roads Review, Canada's first interactive online business speaker...

Zero Defect Hiring: a Quick Guide to the Most Important Decisions Managers Have to Make.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2003... By Walter Anthony Dinteman Pfeiffer (A Wiley Imprint) www.pfeiffer.com ISBN: 0-7879-6496-4 $21.95; 128 pages (softcover) Selecting the right person for the right job is critical to the success of any organization. All too often, however,...

The Neglected Firm.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2003... By Jorge Vasconcellos e Sa Palgrave Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Houndmills, Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 6XS, England Web: www.palgrave.com ISBN: 0-333-98712-8 160 pages; hardcover The Neglected Firm emphasizes the concept that every manager...

The Canadian Small Business Handbook.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2003... By Susan Kennedy-Loewen Key Porter Books www.keyporter.com ISBN: 1-55263-402-7 $16.95; 158 pages (softcover) In The Canadian Small Business Handbook, Susan Kennedy-Loewen shares her expertise and experience to help small business owners...

Getting Publicity.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2003... By Tana Fletcher and Julia Rockler Self Counsel Press www.self-counsel.com ISBN: 1-55180-312-7 205 pages (softcover) If you'd 6 like to know all the pro's secrets for attracting publicity to your business, your association, or yourself,...

Managing Your E-mail: Thinking Outside the Inbox.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2003... By Christina Cavanagh John Wiley & Sons, Inc. www.wiley.com ISBN: 0-471-45738-8 $33.95; 194 pages (softcover) Managing Your E-mail puts a voice to the overuse and abuse of electronic messaging we regularly experience in our offices. The...