Improve Communication by Utilizing the Power of Back briefs

Back briefs, when properly utilized, confirm that the task assigned is completely understood and your team member has an opportunity to address any issues. How many times have you quickly uttered a task to one of your team members and then you realize it was not completed to specific requirements? Failed communication leads to lost …

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Leaders at All Levels Must Have a Vision

All leaders in the business must develop and communicate a concise, but purposeful vision. It is not just the responsibility of the CEO and other senior executives to communicate where the company is going, but all leaders in the organization. Vision is about communicating what you want to achieve, and where you are going in …

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The Key to Building Influence is Collaboration

By using collaboration properly, you can better influence the outcome of your project or business proposal. Collaboration early in the process can shape a positive outcome by building relationships and establish alignment to what you want to accomplish. The feedback you receive can then be used to alter your proposal for controversial issues in order …

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2 Leadership Techniques You Can Adopt Today for Better Results

If you find that you are spending more time in dealing with small details or specific events and not spending enough time in planning and improving your business, then there are two leadership techniques that can refocus your effort. You can start doing these today. The first involves providing clear direction for what you want …

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Secrets to Getting Better Ideas from Your Team

On occasion the first idea your team presents to you is not the best idea that they can develop. Saying “No” to the first idea, even if you like it, may open the door to developing better ideas. If you find yourself approving the first ideas always, your business may not be reaching its potential. …

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