"At senior levels of an organization, the ability to adapt, to make decisions quickly in situations of high uncertainty, and to steer through wrenching change is critical. But at a time when the need for superior talent is increasing, big U.S. companies are finding it difficult to attract and retain good people. Executives and experts point to a severe and worsening shortage of the people needed to run divisions and manage critical functions,...more
Abstract: Time management is not about squeezing more into a day or eliminating distractions. It's about managing activities to achieve goals. This article shows you how.How many times have you thought or said, "Sure, I'd like to (take a course, take a vacation, work on an additional skill or project, etc) but there just isn't enough time." When we say, "There just isn't enough time," we're shirking responsibility. Let's look at time and I'll...more
At the age of 36, Michael Abrashoff was selected to become Commander of the USS Benfold - at the time, the most junior commanding officer in the Pacific Fleet. The immediate challenges that faced him were staggering: Exceptionally low morale with unacceptably high turnover. Few thought that this ship could improve. In many ways, the Benfold was actually an extreme example of the same problems facing many organizations today.As the new head of his own command Michael only became more resolved. "In my induction ceremony, my predecessor left to cheers. The crew was actually clapping as he and his family departed. I knew then that command and control leadership was dead.""A lot of people do whatever it takes to secure the next promotion. All I ever wanted to do in the navy was to command a ship. I did not care if I ever got promoted again. And that attitude enabled me to do the right things for my people instead of doing the right things for my career. Along the way, it was my people that created the results that ensured my next promotion."The solution was to establish a system of beliefs that Michael calls GrassRoots Leadership - a process of replacing command and control...more
Deploying Six Sigma means entering a period of significant change in your organization. Productivity and morale almost always suffers in times of great change. The requirements of change and adaptation and the very human fear of the unknown add to stresses of the work environment. In these times, communication becomes more important than...more
Getting an equity loan is fairly easy nowadays. Many lenders are offering equity loans online thatare presented to homeowners with credit problems and so forth. Still, few lenders expect a creditrating around 720; however, few lenders will accept applications from borrowers with lower creditrates. The downside is that the borrower will not receive...more
If you were recently declined for equity loans, you may want to perform another thoroughassessment of the market, since lenders are now opening the doors to bad credit borrowers, nocredit borrowers, and current home borrowers. If you were recently declined after applying forhome equity loan, it probably is because you had defaults on your credit report, were blacklisted,had court judgments, or had filed for bankruptcy, or had problems on your credit report. This is why it is always wise to review your credit report before applying for a loan. the reviewwill help you to see where you stand. Still, if you have credit problems lenders are available tohelp you out. In addition, if you have fraud alerts on your credit report, you probably will not geta loan until you find the right source. There are various types of loans available on the market that offer credit to all types ofhomeowners and buyers. The flexible loans are often great options since this provides youflexibility, and the ability to make "overpayments and under-payments." Other loans are notoptional, since if you have credit problems, the certain equity loans can put you on the streets.Loans such as the internet only loans...more
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