Canadian Manager articles from September 22 2002

Canadian Manager archives from September 22 2002

Why employees are like children. (Legal Watch).
September 22, 2002... Scholz, Bernarid Stewart In my work in employment law (and as a mother of two small children) I am often struck by a recurring thought -- employees and children have an awful lot in common. And because they have so much in common, the same...

The importance of branding and logo identification.(corporate image)
September 22, 2002... How to Strengthen Corporate Identify in the Competitive Canadian Marketplace In Canada's competitive business environment, a strong corporate identity has become essential to help companies and organizations of all sizes stand out from the...

Working with humour: maximizing performance and productivity through humour. (Winning Strategies for Life).(horizontal type management)
September 22, 2002... The role of management in this ever-changing world is more demanding now than at any time in history. Trying-to balance the cares and responsibilities of family management with the pressures and changes in the workplace can be a recipe for...

Combating the $50 billion office crisis.(document management)
September 22, 2002... When you arrive at the office, chances are the first thing you do is check your voicemail. Then e-mail. How many times per day do you repeat this routine? And how much time do you spend tracking down, reviewing, writing, editing and sending...

Marketing-driven fits the times: sales-driven just doesn't do it anymore.
September 22, 2002... With effusive CEO testimonials and countless articles and books describing how companies have transformed themselves into tightly focused, totally energized commerce machines, it would seem that change should be easy. Let's face it. If it were...

What's the message of your manners? (Message Received and Understood).
September 22, 2002... Far from the kinder, gentler society of a couple of decades ago, today's world often seems cold and harsh. People are so busy looking out for their own interests that they show little concern for the feelings of others. This is true both in the...

30 quick tips to help you when visiting a tradeshow.
September 22, 2002... Exhibitors often have to reverse roles and find themselves on the other side of the aisle playing tradeshow attendee. According to a CEIR (Center for Exhibition Industry Research) study, 39% of attendees spend less than eight hours visiting a...

Employee Ownership: The New Source of Competitive Advantage. (Book Watch).(Book Review)
September 22, 2002... By Carol Beatty & Harvey Schachter John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. 22 Worcester Road Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 1L1 ISBN: 0-471-64641-5 $43.95 (288 pages) At a time when employers are searching for new and innovative ways to...

Leader Effectiveness Training. (Book Watch).(Book Review)
September 22, 2002... By Dr. Thomas Gordon The Berkley Publishing Group 375 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 ISBN: 0-399-52713-3 $21.95 (US) Since 1977, Leader Effective-ness Training (L.E.T.) by Dr. Thomas Gordon, has helped turn thousands of...

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. (Book Watch).(Book Review)
September 22, 2002... A Leadership Fable By Patrick Lencioni John Wiley & Son, Ltd. 22 Worcester Road Etobicoke, ON M9W 1L1 ISBN: 0-7879-6075-6 $33.50 Acclaimed for his innovative and best-selling books for business leaders, Patrick...

The Money Book: A Survival Guide for Canadiance Under 35. (Book Watch).(Book Review)
September 22, 2002... Key Porter Books E-mail: lcadence@keyporter.com ISBN: 1-55263-404-3 $18.95 (192 pages, paperback) Tired of reading finance books written for Baby Boomers with hordes of disposable income? Sick of hearing that your retirement plans...

Secrets to motivating your employees.
September 22, 2002... "How do I keep my employees motivated?" This is one of the most frequently asked questions in my management development workshops. Although there is no easy answer to this question there are several techniques that, when properly...

Raising the bar: How to get your difficult clients to willingly shape up or ship out!
September 22, 2002... Difficult clients, you know the ones--you cringe when they call, you dread meeting with them, you lose sleep thinking about sending your bill and having to deal with their backlash, and you have to fight to get paid what you're worth. ...

2002 Award Winners. (CIM Annual Conference).(Canadian Investment Manager)
September 22, 2002... Builder's Challenge Awards (in recognition of membership increases) JACK H. GRINGORTEN AWARD (for a Branch with less than 100 members) * Edmonton Branch * D. MACLEOD AWARD (for a Branch with between 100-200 members)...

Highlights of CIM's diamond jubilee. (CIM News).(Canadian Institute of Management conference)
September 22, 2002... A Team Effort Results in a Great Celebration... This year's CIM Conference was particularly significant in that it marked the Institute's 60th Anniversary--a true landmark by any measure. And it took a united effort by the entire Ontario...

Next in line: Executive survey shows importance of succession planning. (Executive Director's Corner).(Brief Article)
September 22, 2002... Executives plan for many contingencies to protect their businesses, including who will one day fill their shoes. In a new national survey,, almost all (99 percent) of Canadian executives confirmed the value of identifying and grooming a...

National President's message.
September 22, 2002... Our summer is now over and I sincerely hope each and every one of our members and readers had a safe and happy summer, for most of the country the weather was fantistic. Now back to the busy days of the fall. Your National Board have been...