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An Integrated Strategic Planning Model Help Card Help Card Help Card Product Information
By Robert Bacal - In leading strategic planning sessions, I noticed two problems: First, it was difficult to actually explain strategic planning in everyday language, and help people see how it can be used in real life to make a real difference in what people do every day. The second problem was that people tended to forget that just doing a plan is worthless without serious followup after the fact. So I created two quick-read helpcards on the subject to deal with these issues. This card, the first of the two part set, maps out the process and the linkages to make plans link to everyday activities. (Added: 12-Jan-2003 Hits: 353 )Getting The Most From Performance Appraisal For Employees Helpcard
By Robert Bacal - For some reason, most managers and companies spend almost no time explaining the point of performance appraisal to its employees, let alone the process. So, it's not surprising that employees see this process as confrontational, and anxiety provoking, since they are not helped to feel like active partners. If they don't feel part of a process that will HELP them, they aren't going to contribute to it. That means the process will fail. This card was written to address this, by explaining the process, and helping the employee learn how to be an active and positive contributor to the process. (Added: 12-Jan-2003 Hits: 448 )Conflict Prevention In The Workplace - Using Cooperative Communication Product Information
By Robert Bacal - We all experience conflict in our lives. There's always been a lot of interest in how to manage conflict once it appears in the open, and that's important. What's not so common is a concern for preventing unnecessary conflict, so it doesn't start in the first place. After having worked with thousands of people helping them deal with difficult and angry solutions, author Robert Bacal turned to the issue of prevention. He noticed that people who are involved in little conflict actually communicate differently than those who seem to be involved in a lot of conflict situations, and that these differences occur at work and in personal relationships. (Added: 12-Jan-2003 Hits: 709 )Performance Appraisal For Managers Help Card Help Card Product Information
By Robert Bacal - Written by consultant and and author Robert Bacal, the Performance Appraisal For Managers Helpcard provides an explanation of the relationship between performance management and performance appraisal, in addition to dozens of tips to help you carry out the entire process flawlessly. (Added: 12-Jan-2003 Hits: 452 )Learn To Fight Fair Helpcard
By Robert Bacal - What distinguishes relationships that work from those that don't is how the arguing is done. Learn to fight fair, and actually reduce the negative effects of disagreement while reducing the chances of arguments in the future. A fast way to learn what to do and not do -- and something you can share with others you tend to argue with; friends, family or co-workers. Learn To Fight Fair Helpcard provides specific instructions so you can argue, disagree, and even fight in constructive ways that will enhance the relationships, rather than destroy it. Describes the fifteen "dirty fighting" techniques you need to eliminate, and over eighteen specific techniques you can use today to "fight fair". (Added: 4-Feb-2004 Hits: 416 )The Responsive Manager Help Card Product Information
By Robert Bacal - Some managers are able to build rapport with their employees, and inspire great dedication and loyalty. That tends to increase productivity and morale. Other managers are less adept at this process. Written by consultant and and author Robert Bacal, The Responsive Manager Helpcard helps managers and supervisors become better leaders and more effective managers by explaining what sets apart the unrespected manager from the respected leader. (Added: 12-Jan-2003 Hits: 399 )Pages Updated On: 17-Mar-2008 - 11:03:20
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