A guidebook to set Meeting Objectives by taking Effective Meeting Notes
Make an impact in your meetings by applying the science of note-taking. Capture all the valuable information you require by taking effective meeting notes.
Strategy Diamond Model: A Tool to Make Critical Strategic Decisions
In this article, we explore the Strategy Diamond model, a tool that will help make critical strategic decisions.
Virtual Team Activities: Tips and tricks to engage your team
In this article, we explore what virtual team building is and how this practice can bring remote teams together to bond and work collaboratively.
What Is a RACI Matrix? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Discover what is a RACI Matrix and how to use it to improve task management in your projects.
Market Research: Everything You Need to Know as a Business Leader
Today the markets are moving at a fast pace and in an unpredictable direction. Amidst such uncertainty, it’s extremely hard to determine the right course of action, especially when you are about to bring a new product or service to the market. So how can you reduce the risks of failure and predict potential ambiguities? […]
Quick Guide: Understanding the Pareto 80/20 Principle
Some observations by economists, sociologists and philosophers have been remarkable in shaping the way people view the world. One such observation was by an Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto. His observation regarding the wealth inequality in Italy led to the Pareto principle. This principle is also known as the 80/20 rule and explains something quite […]
How to Create and Present a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Work breakdown structures (also known as WBS) are a key tool in project management. In this article we define WBS and show you their key components
An Executive’s Guide to OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) Framework
Setting ambitious goals is easy, but reaching them is 10X harder. When that goal is divided across multiple people, the track to success can get even longer. So how do you keep your teams aligned on the same goal and ensure that their everyday work positively contributes towards a larger end-goal? You can try the OKR framework.
The Sales Process Decoded: Main Steps and Responsibilities Explained
The sales process is a series of strategic steps your company takes to convert a prospect into a buyer. In this article, we break down the main component of the sales process and what happens at each stage
How to Decide Between Top Down & Bottom Up Management Styles
For decades, the predominant management style at most companies has been top down management, where leadership at the top of an organization dictates strategy and tasks for subordinates to carry out. According to Touro University, it wasn’t until the middle of the 20th century that some management trends started shifting to favor a bottom up […]
The 5 Main Phases of Project Management Life Cycle
Whether you are tasked to lead a small in-house project or take over a large, multi-people company-wide program, understanding how to plan and execute your project is integral for success. There’s a gap between making a decision and turning that decision into life, knowing what steps to perform, in what sequence and how different processes will drive (or stall) your project execution.
How to Write and Present a Performance Review
Performance Reviews are a valuable management practice to keep your talent motivated, focused in their growth and the organization objectives. Read our introductory guide to the performance review topic.