Canadian Manager articles from September 1998

Canadian Manager archives from September 1998

Harness the future: the 9 keys to emerging consumer behaviour.
September 22, 1998... More powerful consumers are emerging: they have many more buying alternatives and lower prices to choose from, greater and faster access to information, and they are becoming less enamored by mass one-size-fits-all approaches. Once you understand...

Managing monsters in meetings: how to stop unproductive behavior.
September 22, 1998... It happens easily. You're conducting a meeting and suddenly a small meeting starts on the side. Then someone introduces an unrelated issue. Someone else ridicules the new issue. Everyone laughs, except the person who mentioned the idea. Then...

Tips on improving your resume.
September 22, 1998... Today's business environment is so competitive that most resumes receive an initial 15-second glance. To stand out from the crowd, your resume should illustrate your accomplishments which include items such as productivity increases and cost...

Telecommuting: legal and management issues.
September 22, 1998... The world of work is changing rapidly. Employers and employees are seeking greater flexibility in their working relationships. One outgrowth of these efforts is an increased use of telecommuters (employees who work from home). Impressed with the...

Managing your paperwork. (Taming the Paper Tiger software)
September 22, 1998... This statement by organizing expert Barbara Hemphill indicates how clutter and disorganized files can affect the bottom line. There are no points for neatness; but there are points for being able to instantly access any item when you need it....

The five steps to leadership.
September 22, 1998... After years of studying people - in my work in management, sales, training, and now coaching of CEOs and presidents of larger companies - I have come to several conclusions. First, I believe that leadership starts from within. We all possess...

Power marketing: how to keep a company selling.
September 22, 1998... It seems as if we all need a good, old-fashioned whack on the head to get our attention properly focused. Without question, this is a moment when businesses need to connect with the broad side of a two-by-four. Change seems to be in the wind....

The seven deadly staffing sins of start-ups and expansions.
September 22, 1998... Ahhh, start-ups. They offer the opportunity to start fresh, right the wrongs, maybe even serve as a company showcase. Thousands of start-ups were launched in the last year. That translates into an enormous number of people to recruit and hire....

Stock market volatility: keeping it in perspective.
September 22, 1998... Hindsight, as we know, is 20-20. With the passage of time, we gain perspective that tells us whether an event is a mere footnote in history or the signal of profound change. Perspective is an invaluable ally, not just for students of history,...