This was very revealing; 20% of the executives feel that they are world-class, 43% believed they are world-class in some areas, 26% felt they were adequate but needed to improve, 7% were getting by but needed significant improvements, and 4% …
According to the study conducted by Deloitte with Forbes Insights, some of the shortages should be eye-openers for anyone in small business today. The results were; 52% in the Sales area, 47% in Customer Service, and 46% in Marketing. If …
Where do executives expect to see talent shortages over the next year? Read more »
According to the study by Deloitte with Forbes Insights; most executives seem to recognize we are living in the technology age. Yes, these executives appear to understand we are living in the age of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, so they …
Executives who participated in this survey believe that “developing leaders and succession planning” is currently both a top concern and a top talent priority. They also believe this will be the number one talent priority three years from now. Companies …
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The reason I know that is because I’ve just been given access to the results of this survey by Deloitte with Forbes Insights. Which means that over the next number of my postings you will find out what many of …
No they buy for their reasons. If so, how do you find out what their reasons are? Of course you have to ask questions. The key in asking questions is that you need to find out what their emotional reasons …
Yes this is an important question! The reason I say that is because your introduction can either make or break the first impression that a person has about you. Let me give you an example; you are in the financial …
It seems to me that every aspect of business is divided and put into a special drawer and the contents of the drawer are not meant to be disturbed. You have the accounting department, you have the sales department, you …
I wonder if compartmentalizing is part of the problem. Read more »
The circumstances I am speaking about are the different events or situations that occur in business. When things are going great in business I am sure that everyone is positive and up-beat. But what happens when there are some difficult …
How does your Business Character show in different circumstances? Read more »
Character is defined as the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing. What is the character of your business today? Whatever the character of your business is – it is going to …