Canadian Manager articles from June 1993

Canadian Manager archives from June 1993

National president's message. (Editorial)
June 22, 1993... Leadership is not the process of accomplishing great things by ourselves, while gaining the respect of our employees. Rather it is the process of accomplishing great things through our employees, thereby raising their self-respect. Leadership...

Real-life marketing at UCCB. (University College of Cape Breton) (CIM News)
June 22, 1993... The following story is about one of those special occasions in the education system where an academic assignment is created for, and utilized by, an actual organization. It all began in January 1992 when six students at the University College of...

Fraud profiling.
June 22, 1993... The Front Door to Detection, The Back Door to Prevention Can you prevent fraud? Simply, no. Internal controls and security systems reduce the risk but there are no guarantees and the track record is, frankly, not great. People are ingenious and...

New strategies for a tough job market.
June 22, 1993... A record number of executives are in the job market, and that's putting a critical strain on the relationships among job seekers, recruiters, and hiring organizations. A recent roundtable hosted by Heidrick & Struggles and outplacement firm Evans...

Value and its perception.
June 22, 1993... Value, its perception and presentation, is a fact of doing business in this decade. A focus on value has been a high priority during times of economic downward cycles. This is no longer the exclusive domain for searching for value. To be...

Wireless world awaits. (wireless technology)
June 22, 1993... The 21st century may well be an end to the wired world. Already cellular telephones have gained international acceptance. Wireless computer networks have been introduced and developers are examining other uses for this connection technology....

Tips for successfully collecting accounts receivable. (Moneycare)
June 22, 1993... Whether you are starting up a business or have been established for years, perfecting your skills at collecting accounts receivable is key to your success -- especially in tough economic times. One of the most effective tools at your disposal...

With a passion. (management consultant and Performance House President Lloyd Field) (Profile)
June 22, 1993... Lloyd Field likes leaving an imprint. In his work as a consultant, author, and conference leader, he wants to feel he's touching someone's life, that he's helping unleash the best in those around him. "It's the missionary side of me," says...

PCs, LANs and electrical power (or, how to leash power before it gets to your computer). (personal computers; local area networks)
June 22, 1993... When we talk about the power of PCs and LANs, we usually mean what they can do for us -- not what it takes to run them, or the business consequences of problems related to electrical power. But, failure to anticipate power problems can be...

Are you a heroic or post-heroic manager? (participatory management)
June 22, 1993... Do you feel that you own or are responsible for your department/team's work? At one time, most managers would answer "yes" to this question. However, the conditions under which heroic management, where corporate leaders act as lone...

Getting Things Done When You Are Not In Charge: How to Succeed from a Support Position.
June 22, 1993... Geoffrey M. Bellman has never been in charge, but has invested nearly thirty years "getting things done" in organizations, first as a manager and professional in three Fortune 500 companies and then as an external consultant. In Getting Things...

Building Wealth in the '90s.
June 22, 1993... During these times, Canada is an uncertain place for planning to build wealth. What are the choices to make post-referendum, in a country plagued by the recession, free trade, low interest rates and even the ominous warnings of a new depression?...

Megatrends for Women.
June 22, 1993... Women are changing the world we live in. From "good ole boy" politics to the medical establishment, from organized religion to professional sports, women are overthrowing the male-dominated status quo, reintegrating female values and...