Relevant and accurate information is an essential foundation stone of successful strategic planning. In this article we look at the need for leaders to implement and manage an effective process which gathers data and information that supports and enhances the strategic decision making activity.

Q: I started my small business about a year ago and it's grown steadily. I like having my own business, but I'm having a tough time managing people. I have 5 employees now and it seems like I spend half my time making sure they are doing what they're supposed to be doing and the other half of my time doing things they didn't get done. Things were much easier when I was a one man shop. Any suggestions? -- Paul C. A: Ah, Paul, welcome to the wonderful world of employee man...

The following article offer guidance on the most common negative repercussions faced by the leaders of change, and end with recommendations for reducing the amount and the impact of these.

In introduction to some of the most important best practices which will enable you to plan and manage your projects on time and within budget.

This article is designed to introduce relatively unknown management gurus, and their ideas, to managers and professionals in all sectors, but is aimed particularly at providing reading suggestions for those who are studying management development courses or professional qualifications, by distance learning or in the classroom, in order to develop their careers.

�Recruitment at management consultancies is highly buoyant but the competition for these positions is still intense - according to one survey there are over two hundred applicants for every role in strategy consulting! The vast majority of these will be screened out at the C.V. stage and go no further � but if you do get through to the interview stage the following advice may prove highly valuable. �

A "Carreer" in managementoffers many benefits. What is not commonly understood is that most of the basic concepts of management are actually basic simple common sense . And tha t most of the management types you will work with are idiots. Learn the basics of management and you will stead fast Put in your time in and Enjoy the Perks .

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Eleanor Valentine and Gary Yardley do basically the same job in an engineering company. They are both designers working on the same project and the Vice President has just made an announcement that special bonuses will be paid to employees making the best contribution in their field of expertise. The problem is, it's difficult to differentiate between Elly's work and Gary's work because they interact so closely. This example demonstrates a few things about reward and recog...

Modern business takes teamwork. No one can do it alone. That's why today's corporate envionments are designed to facilitate people working together.