"Empowerment" of employees, where they are given the competency, data, tools and authority to do their job independent of supervision is a good thing in most organisations. But "empowering" people or delegating borders on abdication too often
You may discover in your research that the company has many strong points, but at the same time some weaknesses may be revealed. Do not play on those weaknesses, but play to their strengths.
This past weekend I learned the importance of not flying solo in your business activities. I took a weekend off to spend time with one of my sons, and we traveled to a small British Columbia town called Cranbrook to watch our hockey team from Calgary
In the last couple of decades, a lot of things have happened which were supposed to improve our efficiency. We were going to have extra time for personal growth and self improvement as a result. The world was going to be a better place...etc.
What is your vision for 2007? What is it that you want? Now is the time to paint a picture of your future. Describe in detail what it is that you want. And allow yourself to feel how you will feel when you have accomplished this vision.
As a business owner you may struggle with the question of how you will be able to get everything done. This is especially true for independent service professionals and solopreneurs.
Goals need to thread through every fiber of the business. The starting point is to do a 26 point gap analysis of the organization. This means taking a look at every department and analyzing how they are conducting business...
Financial decisions are very important to the health of any company. So it is critical that decisions are made using the best techniques available. Cost Benefit Analysis is designed to help you make the best financial decision possible.