Building better business ties- July 15, 2006 Just received a copy of Computing Canada in the mail. Check out this article, Executive Roundtable-Building better business ties. It's a good read. Here are some excerpt from the article about the job of CIO. The bolded are the notes to myself since I'm acting as a CIOCTO of my company. "Be a business manager first and then technology can fit in from there." "Your job is not only to manage thehttp://www.softming.com/2006/07/building-better-business-ties.html Platinum Rule- July 13, 2006 There is a Golden Rule: "Treat others the way you want to be treated". Blessed are the ones who know the Platinum Rule: "Treat others the way They want to be treated". This is so crucial for business so that you will have satisfied employee and customers.http://www.softming.com/2006/07/platinum-rule.html What is Management about- July 13, 2006 Here is a list to start: communicationfigure out prioritiesset expectation and eliminate surprisesplan ahead (includes planning for resources and potential issues) take away barriersexecution any moreIt's funny that management can be anywhere, like telling your wife you'll be late for dinner. That's communication and setting expectation.http://www.softming.com/2006/07/what-is-management-about.html E-Myth- July 12, 2006 OK. I'm writing this to myself. Every business owner should spend less time doing but more time managing. If you are busy doing, will you have any time planning, managing and all other strategic stuff for your business The sad fact is that many businesses went under because they were too busy doing and things went out of control. Unfortunately, it usually happens when the business is growing.http://www.softming.com/2006/07/e-myth.html |