Canadian Manager articles from December 2004

Canadian Manager archives from December 2004

National president's message.
December 22, 2004... It is hard to believe that the summer is long gone and fall is more than half over as I write these notes. By the time that you receive this magazine and read my thoughts, the first snows of the year will have fallen and everyone will be...

Worker survey shows traits they want most in managers.(CIM Executive Director's Corner)
December 22, 2004... To be a good communicator, a manager's actions should speak louder than words, suggests a new survey. Twenty-eight percent of workers polled said their bosses could be more effective by standing up for their staff when needed. Putting a lid on...

Message from Marketing.(CIM News)
December 22, 2004... With the Holiday season reigning the winter months, our minds slip away to the resolutions that many make this time of year. Resolutions to eat less, exercise more, live a healthier lifestyle, and have balance in our stress-filled lives. Our...

Lucy MacEachern, R.N., C.I.M., P.Mgr. 1942-2004.(Obituary)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
December 22, 2004... Sadly, on October 26, 2004 in Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Lucy lost her battle with ALS. Lucy was a long standing member of CIM--she joined in 1980, received her C.I.M. designation in 1983 and her P.Mgr. in 1988. She served as a...

Happy anniversary!(CIM News)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2004... Madge & David Driscoll celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 31, 2004. David is a National Past President and currently serves on the Past President's Advisory Council.

Our apologies!(CIM News)(Correction Notice)
December 22, 2004... On page 8 of the Fall issue we wrote that the Winnipeg Branch presented several Life Branch Membership awards. We regret that Sharon Bukoski's name was misspelled in the list of recipients. Also, George Smith, who was presented with the first...

Mastering individual effectiveness through the coaching process.(Empowering People For Success)
December 22, 2004... Given the War in Iraq and the -unpredictable economy, many organizations are cautiously spending training dollars. Dollars traditionally spent on "group training' have in many cases, been reallocated to "one-on-one training', or what is best...

Nine tips for networking into your next job.
December 22, 2004... 1) Before you reach out, get your toolkit ready Your job search is a sales effort, and the product is YOU! So before you jump into actively networking for new job contacts, get your marketing materials together. Those will include three...

How big is a square foot of space? The battle of effective vs. efficient workspace planning.(Cover Story)
December 22, 2004... From Mayhew & Associates What does space have to do with business? Every enterprise needs it. And, companies spend huge amounts acquiring, furnishing, and managing it. Their standard measure is the square foot... and their traditional...

Leadership and integrity: how to ensure it exists in your organization.
December 22, 2004... Throughout my career in Human Resources, I have had managers ask how, if they found themselves in a difficult situation, could they be sure to say the correct thing? When in doubt think about these two things: "treat people the way you would...

Enthused and in gear ... Ingredients for employee engagement.
December 22, 2004... Competitive advantage may be an overused term, but organizations never tire of trying to achieve that elusive, special "edge," that differentiation competitors can't easily replicate. It's well worth the effort to identify and cultivate...

Innovation can be the force powering your organization.
December 22, 2004... By theadlibgroup Just how is it that some people are able to, seemingly effortlessly, see a new perspective and consistently rewrite the "way things are supposed to be done"? Think for a moment of people like Nelson Mandela, Bill...

Upping your self-confidence.
December 22, 2004... Everyday day, you are confronted with situations in which you need to convey self-confidence to others--people whom you like, others you don't like, others you'd like to like, and so forth. The image of yourself that you project to others...

Ask the right question: dissatisfied with your job? Looking for something that fits you perfectly? Chances are that you will begin the search process by thinking of what you don't like and what kind of job you can reasonably get that will avoid these things. But if you ask yourself the right questions, you will find happiness by choosing a career that truly suits you.
December 22, 2004... Have you ever read a stack of resumes? If you have, you will know that people use the same adjectives about themselves, no matter what their background or the position that they are applying for. 'People person... conscientious... high...

Seven reasons to say "no" to new business.
December 22, 2004... If your company is dependent on larger sales from fewer customers, then you could put yourself at financial risk by taking on the wrong customer. One of the most common mistakes business owners make is to accept money from anyone who is willing...

Career planning website a 'direct path' to job market: www.wcginternational.com.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2004... Developed in Canada, yourcareerwave.com is an easy-to-use, Web-based application in which users create an online profile of their work skills, interests and aspirations. It effectively identifies the users' employability skills, and gives them...

Search It, a free tool that solves a universal problem! http://searchit.sitesell.com/.(Web Watch)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2004... What single action does every Web surfer do? SEARCH. Only one problem. Most of us barely scratch the surface of what's possible. We just type a word (2.6 words on average) into Google or Yahoo and we expect magic. Somehow it doesn't work... we...

A Carrot a Day.(Book Watch)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2004... By Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton Gibbs Smith, Publisher P.O. Box 667, Layton, Utah 84041 Web: www.gibbs-smith.com ISBN: 1-58685-506-9 12.95 U.S.; 384 pages (6" x 6" softcover) Statistics from the Society of Human Resource Management show...

Creating Workplace Community: Motivation.(Book Watch)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2004... Business Excellence Books P.O. Box 144, Castle Rock, CO 80104 Web: www.workplacecommunity.com ISBN: 0-9749292-0-4 $19.95 U.S.; 134 pages (softcover) Creating Workplace Community: Motivation brings 12 authors together who have made it their...

Market Research Made Easy.(Book Watch)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2004... By Don Doman & Margaret Doman Self-Counsel Press 1481 Charlotte Road North Vancouver, BC V7J 1H1 Web: www.self-counsel.com ISBN: 1-55180-409-3 $18.95 Cdn; 160 pages (softcover) Market research is vital if you want to stay in touch with your...

Play to Your Strengths.(Book Watch)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2004... By Haig R. Nalbantian, Richard A. Guzzo, Dave Kieffer, and Jay Doherty McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited 300 Water Street, Whitby, ON L1N 9B6 Web: www.mcgrawhill.ca ISBN: 0-07-142253-6 $39.95 Cdn; 274 pages (hardcover) Too often executives don't...

How to Choose the Right Person for the Right Job Every Time.(Book Watch)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
December 22, 2004... By Lori Davila & Louise Kursmark McGraw-Hill Ryerson 300 Water Street, Whitby, ON L1N 9B6 Web: www.mcgrawhill.ca ISBN: 0-07-143123-3 $21.95 Cdn; 196 pages (softcover) Your business may have a solid infrastructure and efficient systems in...