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What Corporate America Can Learn From Physicians: It's All In How You Treat People by Judith Lindenberger - Feb, 2011 Published in OD/Leadership News, ASTD, May 2006 Recently, the literature in medical economics has caught up with conventional wisdom in terms of medical malpractice lawsuits. What has become apparent is that people are less likely to sue doctors whom they believe have acted in their best interest and who communicate with them clearly and kindly. In plain English, doctors have discovered that good bedside manner is good busi... |
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How to Make a Great First Impression by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 In the Concise Oxford Dictionary, image is described as “the character or reputation of a person or thing as generally perceived.” Within seconds of meeting you, based on a single observed physical trait or behavior, people will assume to know everything about you (Social Psychology by H. Andrew Michener, John D. Delamater and Daniel J. Myers). Furthermore, according to research by Dr. Albert Mehrabian of UCLA, appearance and... |
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Make The Most Of Your Meetings by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 Typical managers spend nearly 40% of their work hours in meetings, not to mention the time spent preparing (and recuperating). A survey of business leaders showed: • 33% of time spent in meetings is unproductive • 75% of the respondents said it is “almost essential” to have an agenda, yet they use them only 50% of the time • Only 64% of meetings achieve their intended outcome A disciplined approach to making the most... |
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Tips for Writing A Winning Proposal by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 So how do you or your organization get up to $600,000 in state funds to underwrite the mission of your choice? Well, you have to ask for it, as any well meaning friend or relative will tell you. But how you ask is critical. Grant proposals have to sing -- and gain the attention of the funding source as surely as a mezzo-soprano reaches the upper balcony. Lots of frugal nonprofits have concluded that money spent on a profes... |
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What do You Mean My Organization Is Stepping Stone? by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 I remember the moment I swore that I would always value my employees. It was the late 90s, I was the head of sales and my boss was sitting across the table. “Sales people are a dime a dozen,” he said. “I could replace anyone working here tomorrow and not miss a beat.” That told me everything I needed to know about my value to the organization and it didn’t take long before I left and started my own company. My boss’ thinkin... |
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Consultants: Well-Chosen They're a Boon to Organizations by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 Human resources (HR) executives worldwide are being asked to do more with less, to enhance productivity while controlling costs, and to find new ways to increase profitability. At the same time, retaining qualified, motivated employees is as important as ever. How do you manage your day-to-day HR tasks while also transforming and leading human capital business strategy? With the right solution, you can shift your focus to your... |
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Building Mentoring Programs That Work by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 According to the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), over 75% of executives target mentoring as one of the key factors in their business success. ASTD states that mentoring programs create many rewards for the individuals involved, and for the organization as well. Mentoring programs contribute to employee retention, greater employee satisfaction and morale, increased knowledge, rewarding personal experiences... |
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How Real Women Get Ahead by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 Forget what you heard about ¡§being one of the boys,¡¨ ¡§having it all,¡¨ and ¡§going for the jugular.¡¨ Here is how real women get ahead. Get In Line According to Catalyst¡¦s 2002 Census of Women Corporate Officers and Top Earners, women fill less than ten percent of line positions held by corporate officers and just 5.2% of top earners at Fortune 500 companies are women. Is there a correlation? Absolutely. Half of wome... |
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How To Write A Job Description by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 Think of a job description as a “snapshot” of a job. The job description needs to communicate clearly and concisely what responsibilities and tasks the job entails and to indicate, as well, the key qualifications of the job – the basic requirements (specific credentials or skills) – and, if possible, the attributes that underlie superior performance. Following is a quick look at the categories that make up a well-written jo... |
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Human resources consultant lists 10 tips for writing a terrific resume by Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 If you are looking for a job, writing a resume is one of the first steps you need to take. The goal of a resume is to get you in the door with prospective employers. And, you have about 30 seconds to grab the reader's attention. As the former Manager of Staffing for a Fortune 500 company, certified career counselor, and board member of several nonprofit organizations, I have reviewed thousands of resumes. Based upon my exper... |
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