##Talking Points## * There are two main types of organizational structures: centralized and decentralized * These two main types divide into several hybrid types, depending on the organizations needs * The hybrid types include: team, matrix, functional and divisional * In … [Read more...]
Topic #20: Doing Business Internationally
##Talking Points## * The human condition is universal — everyone smiles and cries. * Strive to understand the culture before you meet * Learn a phrase or two in the native language * Remain formal until you get to know people * Cultures may be different but … [Read more...]
Plan, We Don’t Need No Stink’n Plan
Out of all the things a startup should do, planning seems like the last thing on anyones mind. Maybe that’s because once the first shot is fired, that pretty OmniPlan Project schedule becomes rapidly worthless. Worthless in the sense that your nice linear plan will never reflect … [Read more...]
Five Roles of Public Relations
by Sharon Sim-Krause It's about time the world knows the real power of public relations. Some folks who've known us casually have noted that we have "fun jobs" and talk to the media all the time. Of course we have fun jobs, why else would we be doing this? However, what is … [Read more...]
Topic #19: Managing People
##Talking Points## * A managers biggest challenge is to manage employees * Successful employee relations takes effort and patience * The most important management skill is empathy. Without it, you will never relate to your people. * People are messy — they have lives … [Read more...]
