Industrial Management articles from November 2004

Industrial Management archives from November 2004

Relocation stress.(stress management)
November 1, 2004... "I'm just overwhelmed!" And with that, Michelle burst into tears. This was my introduction to Michelle when she arrived in my office for her appointment. She had just been promoted to a more responsible position and relocated to another...

The value of internal support.
November 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY When supervisors of support functions put forth compelling arguments for adding staff or making capital investments, it's time to apply management engineering. The only way to know whether such expenses make sound...

Bringing them home again.
November 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Companies that send personnel abroad are well aware of the work and personal adjustments required on the part of employees and their families. But most don't give a thought to addressing problems those employees will...

Driving to make things happen.
November 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Motivation comes from within, but there are steps you can take that will encourage the employee work behaviors you need to get a job done well. By using the technique of telling, listening, asking, and being aware, you...

Taking a holistic path.
November 1, 2004... EXECUTIVE SUMMARY You won't resolve problems creatively by using the time-honored but unimaginative reductionist approach of patterning new solutions on past successes. Research shows that leading solution creators use an intuitive,...