Six Sigma is a data-driven approach for eliminating defects and waste in any business process. You can compare Six Sigma with turning your water faucet and experiencing the flow of clean, clear water. Reliable systems ar...
In the past few decades, psychologists and business people alike have discovered that successful problem solvers tend to use the same type of process to identify and implement the solutions to their problems. This proces...
Mobile learning, or mLearning, is defined as the delivery of learning, education or training on mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops or PDAs. MLearning allows training and support to be taken anywhere...
Performance Management is making sure the employee and the organization are focused on the same priorities. It touches on the organization itself by improving production and reducing waste. It helps the employee or indiv...
Self-confidence and assertiveness are two skills that are crucial for success in life. If you don't feel worthy or you don't know how to express your self-worth when communicating with others, life can be very painful. T...
With the world becoming more mobile and diverse, diversity has become more critical in the workplace. You will be able to use strategies to remove barriers and stereotypes and encourage diversity in the workplace and eve...
While having various cultures in one workplace can present communication problems and conflicts, the benefits of such a variety in the workplace outweigh it. The workplace can present challenges to management in terms of...
Numbers! Numbers! Numbers! Wherever you go, you are bound to see them. On addresses, license plates, phones, prices, and of course, money! Numbers connect us all to each other in many more ways than we might imagine. Ess...
Children have an innate creative ability when they are born, but for some reason, adults can lose it along the way. You will move out of the mundane, be more curious, engage, and explore new ideas. Recognize creativity a...
With this workshop, you will be able to develop a business environment that reflects a positive set of values and ethics. Aligning these characteristics with the standards of conduct is what makes a business stand out an...
Management must be effective for the success of any business. Unfortunately, it is all too easy to overlook the training and development of new managers. When you provide your managers and employees with the skills and t...
The Encarta Dictionary defines knowledge management as the organization of intellectual resources and information systems within a business environment. Sounds pretty simple, right? Take a moment, though, and think about...
Workplace harassment. A growing problem in today's workplace. Oh, you may say, “not in my office,” or “not our team,” but workplace harassment is an increasing issue in many organizations today. It can come in the for...
In the world today, women make up half of the workforce. Unfortunately for women, their male colleagues are promoted at a much higher rate. Women offer great work ethics and bring something different from men to the work...
The meaning of Soft Skills can sometimes be difficult to describe. It can be that unique attribute or characteristic that facilitates great communication. It can be a special way that you show confidence in a challenging...
You are in your office looking over your performance report and it happened again. Your low performing employee failed to meet quota this month even after you spoke with them about the importance of meeting goals. This e...
Effective networking is essential for day-to-day business or for those times when you are actively pursuing job opportunities. In this course, you will learn that you need to manage your image and value effectively by fo...
When you think of staff motivation, many things may come to mind: more money, a bigger office, a promotion, or a better quality of life. The truth is, no matter what we offer people, true motivation must come from within...
Servant leadership can seem like a contradicting term, but it is becoming a very popular tool in many businesses. Servant leadership is a philosophy that involves focusing on others (i.e. your employees) and focusing on...
Welcome to the respect in the Workplace course. Respect is one of the most critical traits employers look for in employees. Respectful employees drive the success of an organization, whether for profit or not for profit.