Today we’re going to talk about the basic components of strategic planning. We’ll talk about vision and mission statements, their purposes and their differences. But, first I want to talk about why it’s important to plan. Think back to your high school days. Remember the guy who had no plans, was just going to drift, [...]
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Is the Internet becoming like DirectTV (which has 500 channels, but you probably only watch 15 of them, tops)! Think about it…there are so many programs out there that are marketed to be solutions to problems you didn’t even know you had. There are software applications for desktops, tablets, notebooks, and smart phones. Not to [...]
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Virtual Project Management There are many software solutions for project management; some of them are even Cloud-Based, which means that they are stored online so that you can access then from any computer, not just your desktop or laptop. The three platforms I’m going to discuss are: SmartSheet, myClientSpot, and Central Desktop. You are going [...]
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As we mentioned in a previous Blog post, “How to Increase Engagement”, it’s rare that people want to attend a meeting. Especially if their previous experience has been meetings that were boring, too long or even pointless. So, why have a meeting and what are the benefits of doing so? Bringing people together for a [...]
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Working with a group of people in the same offices has it’s own share of obstacles: scheduling time to meet face-to-face, getting everyone “on the same page”, dealing with personality conflicts, power plays, or working on a project together. But, what if you’re not even in the same time zone? How do you facilitate effective [...]
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