With summer well underway I am sure that the avid golfers have played many rounds already. They have thought about their first round for months. Perhaps that took a lesson with a golf pro and tweaked their game. It is likely that they hit the driving range many times and chipped onto practice greens again…
The Old Way Let’s think back in human history. Pre-historic humans were nomadic, traveling across vast spaces, chasing migrating animals—having to remain mobile to capture what they needed in the face of changing seasons, climates and terrains.
By Guest Blogger Larry Villneff As an executive search consultant (with a retainer based firm) today’s challenges for identifying qualified individuals for new opportunities is definitely more competitive but it is also more dynamic. The demand in Alberta is particularly high and clients are asking for tighter deadlines and better qualified candidates. The basic principles…
Guest blog by Idris Fashan Managing Partner Red Paper Clip Writing Company www.redpaperclip.ca I just got out of a networking event, and my ears still sting. I think most attendees feel the same way, having been battered by the plethora of canned elevator pitches being broadcast to everything that moves, platter pulled from the desk…
Guest blog by Dennis Bridges, MBA In a world where information is in abundant supply and we spend more time with our technology then with our loved ones. It is surprisingly difficult to take control of our time and maintain focus.
Written by: By Leslie Shreve Productivity Expert “Gotta minute?” Tips for Managing Interruptions in Your Work Day How many times do you hear that during your day at work? It’s a common interruption from your staff, colleagues or leaders that causes you to break your focus, stop what you’re doing and give attention to the…
Guest blog by Dennis Bridges, MBA In his blog post on April 26, 2012, Mike Mack discussed well defined business process and its relevance with respect to making businesses more efficient. I recently attended a Synergy Networking Group breakfast (Edmonton), at which, Don Kaisian of Kaisian Architecture Interior Design and Planning, was the guest speaker. As…
Guest blog by Idris Fashan Last week, in his blog post, It’s a Process, Mike shared how creating business processes can help remove the guesswork in establishing and maintaining an efficient, profitable business. Months ago, I had read Built to Sell, on his suggestion, and I began laying the groundwork for my own business processes…
If you want your business to improve, change, or go to the next level what will it take to get there? Many factors will contribute to achieving the desired outcomes. Good people. A solid economy. Valued product. A steady flow of Customers. Good management decisions.
Guest blog by Jason Desaulniers “I realized early on that success was tied to not giving up. Most people in this business have given up and went on to do other things. If you simply didnʼt give up, you would outlast the people who came in on the bus with you.” – Harrison Ford, Actor
