I am the resident Computer expert in my household, company, business and among friends. People ask me to fix computer problems. And one of the major problems that I see is program and version incompatibilities. One person has Microsoft Word…
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The Professional
“Professionalism: It’s not the job you do, it’s how you do the job.â€Â – Anonymous People tend to think that being a professional means having a certain kind of job — doctor, lawyer, architect, etc. Why is that? I suspect…
Medical Aid Workers in Afghanistan
In the recent headlines are the 10 Medical Aid Workers in Afghanistan who were killed by Taliban insurgents. According to the director of IAM, Dirk Frans, the Taliban murdered ten people execution-style for their Christianity. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed claimed…
Believe in What?
“Believe passionately in what you do, and never knowingly compromise your standards and values. Act like a true professional, aiming for true excellence, and the money will follow.†– David Maister (1947- ), business management consultant. The Advice Business: Essential…
Why!
Why? is not an academic question. It is your life. Work becomes a drudgery when purpose, meaning and passion have been obscured by the prevailing values of popular culture. Many casualties result from a loss of a proper focus —…
Strategic Vision
Strategic Planning Organizational Model Values Culture SMART Goals SWOT Analysis Strategic Vision Mission & Values Objectives Strategies Action Plan First, answer the question: “if someone from Mars visited your business, what would they see or sense?” This provides an objective…
Values
Strategic Planning Organizational Model Values Culture SMART Goals SWOT Analysis Strategic Vision Mission & Values Objectives Strategies Action Plan Values are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. Values govern the operation of the business and its conduct or…
SWOT Analysis
Strategic Planning Organizational Model Values Culture SMART Goals SWOT Analysis Strategic Vision Mission & Values Objectives Strategies Action Plan As the precursor to developing a strategic plan, it is desirable to clearly identify the current status, objectives and strategies of…
Strategies
Strategic Planning Organizational Model Values Culture SMART Goals SWOT Analysis Strategic Vision Mission & Values Objectives Strategies Action Plan Strategies are the rules, guidelines, and/or principles by which the mission, objectives etc. may be achieved. They can cover the business…
SMART Goals¹
Strategic Planning Organizational Model Values Culture SMART Goals SWOT Analysis Strategic Vision Mission & Values Objectives Strategies Action Plan A goal is the purpose toward which an endeavor is directed. SMART Goals are: Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Tangible Specific A…