How to stay motivated at work, keep motivated at workThe Pathway Group
ways to stay motivated at work, keeping motivated at work, how to remain motivated at work
what methods do you use to stay motivated at work,
what motivates you in the workplace
self motivation in the workplace,
career motivators
* Online course: https://www.voiceofthebusinessacademy.com/course/emotional-intelligence-ei-leadership-development
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people on your team or around you. People with a high degree of emotional intelligence know what they're feeling, what their emotions mean, and how these emotions can impact others.
For leaders, having emotional intelligence is essential for success in business. The five primary elements of emotional intelligence are self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. To be effective, the better a leader relates to and works with others, the more successful they will be.
This webinar will step you through all of the elements of emotional intelligence and how to incorporate them into your leadership development to improve relationships, build trust, and create a teamwork culture. The more that you, as a leader, manage each of these elements, the higher your emotional intelligence. So, let's look at each element in more detail and examine how you can grow as a leader.
A snapshot of your preferences
A Zip Code, not your home address
Tool to help understand your strengths and limitations
Tool to help build relationships
How to stay motivated at work, keep motivated at workThe Pathway Group
ways to stay motivated at work, keeping motivated at work, how to remain motivated at work
what methods do you use to stay motivated at work,
what motivates you in the workplace
self motivation in the workplace,
career motivators
* Online course: https://www.voiceofthebusinessacademy.com/course/emotional-intelligence-ei-leadership-development
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people on your team or around you. People with a high degree of emotional intelligence know what they're feeling, what their emotions mean, and how these emotions can impact others.
For leaders, having emotional intelligence is essential for success in business. The five primary elements of emotional intelligence are self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. To be effective, the better a leader relates to and works with others, the more successful they will be.
This webinar will step you through all of the elements of emotional intelligence and how to incorporate them into your leadership development to improve relationships, build trust, and create a teamwork culture. The more that you, as a leader, manage each of these elements, the higher your emotional intelligence. So, let's look at each element in more detail and examine how you can grow as a leader.
A snapshot of your preferences
A Zip Code, not your home address
Tool to help understand your strengths and limitations
Tool to help build relationships
The Evolution of Recognition: And 3 Truths that Will Never Change
O.C. Tanner, number 40 on the 2015 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, helps organizations create great work environments by inspiring and appreciating great work. Thousands of clients globally use the company’s cloud-based technology, tools, awards, and education services to engage talent, increase performance, drive goals, and create experiences that fuel the human spirit.
Getting Things Done (GTD), The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityMoove-it
Getting Things Done (GTD) is a productivity method for organizing ourselves and staying productive. In this presentation, Gianfranco Zas introduces us this methodology created by David Allen.
Enhance Personal Effectiveness & Communicate More EffectivelyCertified Coaches
Well, we all know that to become an effective individual it’s very essential to improve our personal effectiveness. This Personal effectiveness integrates some ideas from the power of positive thinking. There are some excellent skills that help to become an effective individual. Set an appropriate purpose, hang out with positive people, plan perfectly, learn to manage the works within the time and many other skills you should develop in order to become more effective.
Slides from 2013 Preparing Your Child for Success seminar hosted by The Bear Creek School annually in Redmond, WA. Slides are excerpts from the presentation "Understanding Personality and Temperament" by Denise Peeler.
There's lots of personality profile tests out there, but I've found that the Hartman test is pretty accurate and easy to take. I've had friends, family and employees take the test to see what color they end up. Identifying personality profiles helps everyone work together, in creating teams and helping individuals grow into their strengths. My most recent profile results pegged me as a Red/Blue mix. Check it out and let me know what color-personality you are!
This is a version of the presentation I used in one of my group coaching sessions for the developers at my workplace. I believe that speaking is more important that a SlidePoint, so this was used as a guide to present the topics. This is a good slidedeck for anyone who finds they've gotten complacent and are not sure they stand.
What is the definition of trust. If this was a live presentation and I were able to share your answer to this question there would be several definitions of the word trust. The most common definitions is confidence.Wtih the increasing focus on ethics in our society, the character side of trust is becoming more and more important and also competencies is equally essential
The Evolution of Recognition: And 3 Truths that Will Never Change
O.C. Tanner, number 40 on the 2015 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, helps organizations create great work environments by inspiring and appreciating great work. Thousands of clients globally use the company’s cloud-based technology, tools, awards, and education services to engage talent, increase performance, drive goals, and create experiences that fuel the human spirit.
Getting Things Done (GTD), The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityMoove-it
Getting Things Done (GTD) is a productivity method for organizing ourselves and staying productive. In this presentation, Gianfranco Zas introduces us this methodology created by David Allen.
Enhance Personal Effectiveness & Communicate More EffectivelyCertified Coaches
Well, we all know that to become an effective individual it’s very essential to improve our personal effectiveness. This Personal effectiveness integrates some ideas from the power of positive thinking. There are some excellent skills that help to become an effective individual. Set an appropriate purpose, hang out with positive people, plan perfectly, learn to manage the works within the time and many other skills you should develop in order to become more effective.
Slides from 2013 Preparing Your Child for Success seminar hosted by The Bear Creek School annually in Redmond, WA. Slides are excerpts from the presentation "Understanding Personality and Temperament" by Denise Peeler.
There's lots of personality profile tests out there, but I've found that the Hartman test is pretty accurate and easy to take. I've had friends, family and employees take the test to see what color they end up. Identifying personality profiles helps everyone work together, in creating teams and helping individuals grow into their strengths. My most recent profile results pegged me as a Red/Blue mix. Check it out and let me know what color-personality you are!
This is a version of the presentation I used in one of my group coaching sessions for the developers at my workplace. I believe that speaking is more important that a SlidePoint, so this was used as a guide to present the topics. This is a good slidedeck for anyone who finds they've gotten complacent and are not sure they stand.
What is the definition of trust. If this was a live presentation and I were able to share your answer to this question there would be several definitions of the word trust. The most common definitions is confidence.Wtih the increasing focus on ethics in our society, the character side of trust is becoming more and more important and also competencies is equally essential
This is my presentation at the Agile Scrum International Summit 2012 in Bengaluru, India. In this, I reflect on current role of line managers and traditional practice heads. I suggest how this role needs to transform to be relevant in an Agile setting. I have taken a stab at what I think the transformed role would look like. I also share my insights based on working with line managers who have started their Agile journey - how to make this transition.
Mitarbeiter sollten im Mittelpunkt stehen und als Life Cycle betrachtet werden, vom Employer Branding, Recruiting bis zum Zeitpunkt an dem der Mitarbeiter das Unternehmen verlässt und darüber hinaus. Im Gegensatz dazu wird heute leider der Mitarbeiter in seiner Funktion und nur in der Interaktion mit unterschiedlichen Funktionen des Unternehmens gesehen.
A collection of guides for making conversation with the purpose to build relationships: presenting yourself, managing information, making decisions, giving feedback, and others.
2012 ASTD MS Annual State-wide Symposium
Breakout Session 1 by Wanda J. Freeland, S.M.A.R.T. Performance Solutions.
June 14, 2012. The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus.
What it takes to be a leader/entrepreneur.Eddie de Jong
Having a qualification is not enough to guarantee that you will get work or become successful.
What it takes to be a leader/entrepreneur discuses:
Intrapersonal Characteristics: Vision, Initiative, Persistence
Interpersonal Skills: Leadership, Communication, Ethics
Critical and Creative Thinking Skills: Creative thinking, Problem solving,
Practical Skills: Business knowledge, Planning, Goal setting
You are the most important person in your life, and you have to take control to become the best that you can be
Similar to Skills and Traits of Successul Entrepreneurs. Time Management Tactics (20)
Surviving the Analytics Apocalypse_ The Death of Universal Analytics and the...In Marketing We Trust
Slidedeck from the Digital Analytics Wednesday Presentation held on the 14th of June.
Freddy, our Chief Innovation Officer, is speaking to us on the end of Universal Analytics and "new dawn" that is GA4. It doesn't sound melodramatic at all. ;) It will be cathartic and entertaining I'm sure as the looming deadline approaches.
Learn how In Marketing We Trust uses Botify for Internal Linking on enterprise websites.
See how we:
- Identify quick wins and tidy up work
- Cut down huge websites
- Redirect crawl resources
- Increase traffic 47%
- Added 1.6M non-branded visits per month
- And More
AI-Powered SEO with Botify: Automation in Prevention, Execution, and Implemen...In Marketing We Trust
For our last Data-Driven Digital community webinar, we spoke about AI-powered SEO with Botify and automation in prevention, execution and implementation at scale with Agata Adamczak, SEO Specialist and client partner director at Botify.
Learn how to automate common and complex SEO tasks to free up your time and headspace.
Historically, SEOs have had to operate extensive spreadsheets to build reports and analyse data and conduct manual checks to stay on top of their website’s technical health. With most time spent on reporting and audits that left little time for action and strategy.
You’ll learn:
*How to crawl (including JavaScript) at scale
*How to use Botify to determine what tasks will drive the biggest impact
*How to automate technical recommendations
*How to protect your website and resolve issues before you’re impacted in rankings, useability or performance
*How to automate keyword performance reporting at scale
*And much more
For our TrustED Conf 2021 VR World Tour, we heard from Andrei Inso, a seasoned Operations Executive on a few techniques in overall improving performance plus a workflow to measure your success.
For our TrustED Conf 2021 VR World Tour, we heard from Leann Chan, an experienced Search Engine Optimisation specialist, on COVID-19 consumer trends & post-pandemic SEO. Learn what the SEO 'musts' are to survive and thrive during a pandemic.
For our TrustED Conf 2021 VR World Tour, we heard from EL Phan, a Talent Acquisition Specialist who’s been active in the APAC region for the past 4 years focused on the IT division before switching to digital marketing on how the talent market changed after the pandemic.
For our TrustED Conf 2021 VR World Tour, we heard from Leticia Eroles Palacio, an Account Manager with over 10 years of experience across different countries developing and implementing digital strategies for well-known companies. We got key insights on how to effectively communicate and connect with clients and teammates.
For our TrustED Conf 2021 VR World Tour, we heard from Lisa Ffrench, Paid Media Specialist on The Explosion of Online Shopping During the Pandemic.
Online shopping has taken off over the past 12-18 months. Will this trend continue? Are retailers keeping up with the explosion of growth?
What we’ll cover:
- Shopping during the global pandemic
- Online shopping in 2020/2021
- Online retail results
- Online retail: Australia
- How will this translate to Christmas and beyond?
- Christmas & new consumer behaviours
- How to position your ecomm store for success
At our TrustED Conf 2021 VR World Tour, we heard from Oum Chirdchuen, on the benefits and uses of Google Search Operators, plus some more cool Google features you might not know about.
For our TrustED Conf 2021 VR World Tour, we heard from Martin Sprong, a seasoned digital marketer, specialising in SEO on The Power Of Persuasion.
Find out what the principles of persuasion are and how to apply them to your digital marketing activities. Learn about the power of persuasion.
First-Party World Problems: Future-Proof Your Business with First-Party DataIn Marketing We Trust
Last month for our Data-Driven Digital Community webinar, we talked about First-Party World Problems and how to Future-Proof Your Business with First-Party Data with our Head of Growth, Selina Gough.
Collecting and strategically activating first-party data has never been more important and it’s the businesses who are preparing for the change of cookies in their business decision-making processes that are winning today.
Learn:
- How businesses can formulate strategies to collect relevant data
- How to utilise first-party data to provide value to consumers
- How first-party data improves reporting, marketing budget utilisation and marketing decision making
Google Analytics 4 is not simply the upgrade to Universal Analytics. It is an entirely new version and redesign of the tool. It is the new generation of Google Analytics that will allow you to collect data from both apps and web.
In this webinar with our Head of Digital Analytics, Benoit Weber, you will discover the tool, understand how to use and navigate the new features and interface, and run through the main differences with Universal Analytics.
For our last Data-Driven Digital community webinar, we spoke to Heather Physioc at VMLY&R about building an integrated digital powerhouse and got lessons from merging an organic, paid and content practice.
Search and other digital marketing channels can’t live in a silo - yet nearly every company struggles to break down the walls between disciplines. In order to be its most effective, search and digital teams have to collaborate successfully across paid, organic, content and more.
Get tips for integrating and collaborating from the hard knocks and learnings through merging an organic, paid and performance content team into one unified Discoverability group.
Find out how VMLY&R went from three teams of individual experts to one integrated Discoverability powerhouse, and learn from their mistakes and wins as you apply the principles in your own company.
Crawl before you run... with enterprise SEO
Enterprise websites are often large, sprawling things with dark corners people only find out about years later.
In this webinar with Amanda King, SEO Specialist at Optus, we’ll go through why it’s important you understand all the dark corners of your website (and how it impacts Google and other search engines seeing the important bits of your site).
Plus, if you’re so inclined, we’ll go through some easy ways to find potential rabbit holes, and other analysis and review to take to your teams or agencies.
Last month, for our Data-Driven Digital community webinar, we talked to Jes Scholz about how to Unleash the Power of Google Without Keywords. Many marketers hear the word Google and immediately their minds focus on optimising for Universal Search. The issue is, Google is no longer a list of 10 blue links plus some ads.
The search engine has become a fully-fledged ecosystem, which takes its users on a journey to content they never knew they wanted to search. This is achieved through experiences such as Google News, Google Discover, Google Lens and more. Learn why it’s critical to prominently establish your brand within the full Google ecosystem, where to focus your optimisation efforts for these new contact points and how to measure the impact on visibility, sessions and conversions.
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the world into uncharted waters, particularly when it comes to predicting how people will behave in this environment, let alone dispatching meaningful and effective actions at scale.
In this talk, James Nicholson, Digital Technology Consultant at Neobadger, will cover how organisations who bridge the gap between their first-party data and their marketing and business operations automation have flourished during these trying times.
70% of campaign performance is driven by creative, yet the majority of markets are still using static banners with no personalisation or data insights.
Come learn how JoyStick has rolled out data-driven campaigns with smart personalized creatives for global brands such as Google, Nike, HBO & Netflix to name only a few.
Internal links are an important way of telling search engines about your site's most important pages, but most of the internal linking structures we see aren't optimised to take advantage of this.
Here, our Head of Data, James Bardsley, dives into some of the techniques, from scraping to machine learning, that we use to identify internal linking problems and find solutions at scale for enterprise businesses including Expedia and Gumtree.
Building a Marketing Data Warehouse in Google BigQuery with SupermetricsIn Marketing We Trust
Learn how to build a marketing data warehouse in Google BigQuery with Supermetrics' Jukka Puputti.
We will cover:
- Changes in marketing data landscape
- Drivers and obstacles to data-driven approach in marketing
- Challenges in taking control of marketing data
- Benefits of building a marketing data warehouse
- Simple steps to get started
RMD24 | Debunking the non-endemic revenue myth Marvin Vacquier Droop | First ...BBPMedia1
Marvin neemt je in deze presentatie mee in de voordelen van non-endemic advertising op retail media netwerken. Hij brengt ook de uitdagingen in beeld die de markt op dit moment heeft op het gebied van retail media voor niet-leveranciers.
Retail media wordt gezien als het nieuwe advertising-medium en ook mediabureaus richten massaal retail media-afdelingen op. Merken die niet in de betreffende winkel liggen staan ook nog niet in de rij om op de retail media netwerken te adverteren. Marvin belicht de uitdagingen die er zijn om echt aansluiting te vinden op die markt van non-endemic advertising.
Discover the innovative and creative projects that highlight my journey throu...dylandmeas
Discover the innovative and creative projects that highlight my journey through Full Sail University. Below, you’ll find a collection of my work showcasing my skills and expertise in digital marketing, event planning, and media production.
Affordable Stationery Printing Services in Jaipur | Navpack n PrintNavpack & Print
Looking for professional printing services in Jaipur? Navpack n Print offers high-quality and affordable stationery printing for all your business needs. Stand out with custom stationery designs and fast turnaround times. Contact us today for a quote!
Cracking the Workplace Discipline Code Main.pptxWorkforce Group
Cultivating and maintaining discipline within teams is a critical differentiator for successful organisations.
Forward-thinking leaders and business managers understand the impact that discipline has on organisational success. A disciplined workforce operates with clarity, focus, and a shared understanding of expectations, ultimately driving better results, optimising productivity, and facilitating seamless collaboration.
Although discipline is not a one-size-fits-all approach, it can help create a work environment that encourages personal growth and accountability rather than solely relying on punitive measures.
In this deck, you will learn the significance of workplace discipline for organisational success. You’ll also learn
• Four (4) workplace discipline methods you should consider
• The best and most practical approach to implementing workplace discipline.
• Three (3) key tips to maintain a disciplined workplace.
What is the TDS Return Filing Due Date for FY 2024-25.pdfseoforlegalpillers
It is crucial for the taxpayers to understand about the TDS Return Filing Due Date, so that they can fulfill your TDS obligations efficiently. Taxpayers can avoid penalties by sticking to the deadlines and by accurate filing of TDS. Timely filing of TDS will make sure about the availability of tax credits. You can also seek the professional guidance of experts like Legal Pillers for timely filing of the TDS Return.
VAT Registration Outlined In UAE: Benefits and Requirementsuae taxgpt
Vat Registration is a legal obligation for businesses meeting the threshold requirement, helping companies avoid fines and ramifications. Contact now!
https://viralsocialtrends.com/vat-registration-outlined-in-uae/
Memorandum Of Association Constitution of Company.pptseri bangash
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A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and objectives upon which a company operates. It serves as the company's charter or constitution and defines the scope of its activities. Here's a detailed note on the MOA:
Contents of Memorandum of Association:
Name Clause: This clause states the name of the company, which should end with words like "Limited" or "Ltd." for a public limited company and "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." for a private limited company.
https://seribangash.com/article-of-association-is-legal-doc-of-company/
Registered Office Clause: It specifies the location where the company's registered office is situated. This office is where all official communications and notices are sent.
Objective Clause: This clause delineates the main objectives for which the company is formed. It's important to define these objectives clearly, as the company cannot undertake activities beyond those mentioned in this clause.
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Liability Clause: It outlines the extent of liability of the company's members. In the case of companies limited by shares, the liability of members is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares. For companies limited by guarantee, members' liability is limited to the amount they undertake to contribute if the company is wound up.
https://seribangash.com/promotors-is-person-conceived-formation-company/
Capital Clause: This clause specifies the authorized capital of the company, i.e., the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue. It also mentions the division of this capital into shares and their respective nominal value.
Association Clause: It simply states that the subscribers wish to form a company and agree to become members of it, in accordance with the terms of the MOA.
Importance of Memorandum of Association:
Legal Requirement: The MOA is a legal requirement for the formation of a company. It must be filed with the Registrar of Companies during the incorporation process.
Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
Protection of Members: It protects the interests of the company's members by clearly defining the objectives and limiting their liability.
External Communication: It provides clarity to external parties, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities, regarding the company's objectives and powers.
https://seribangash.com/difference-public-and-private-company-law/
Binding Authority: The company and its members are bound by the provisions of the MOA. Any action taken beyond its scope may be considered ultra vires (beyond the powers) of the company and therefore void.
Amendment of MOA:
While the MOA lays down the company's fundamental principles, it is not entirely immutable. It can be amended, but only under specific circumstances and in compliance with legal procedures. Amendments typically require shareholder
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Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
What are the main advantages of using HR recruiter services.pdfHumanResourceDimensi1
HR recruiter services offer top talents to companies according to their specific needs. They handle all recruitment tasks from job posting to onboarding and help companies concentrate on their business growth. With their expertise and years of experience, they streamline the hiring process and save time and resources for the company.
RMD24 | Retail media: hoe zet je dit in als je geen AH of Unilever bent? Heid...BBPMedia1
Grote partijen zijn al een tijdje onderweg met retail media. Ondertussen worden in dit domein ook de kansen zichtbaar voor andere spelers in de markt. Maar met die kansen ontstaan ook vragen: Zelf retail media worden of erop adverteren? In welke fase van de funnel past het en hoe integreer je het in een mediaplan? Wat is nu precies het verschil met marketplaces en Programmatic ads? In dit half uur beslechten we de dilemma's en krijg je antwoorden op wanneer het voor jou tijd is om de volgende stap te zetten.
Improving profitability for small businessBen Wann
In this comprehensive presentation, we will explore strategies and practical tips for enhancing profitability in small businesses. Tailored to meet the unique challenges faced by small enterprises, this session covers various aspects that directly impact the bottom line. Attendees will learn how to optimize operational efficiency, manage expenses, and increase revenue through innovative marketing and customer engagement techniques.
11. 4 Questions
• Someone else who should be doing what I’m doing
right now?
• What I’m doing right now worth my hourly rate?
– Cost to get someone else to do this?
• Something else I should be doing that only I can do?
– Avoiding doing a higher value activity that I hate?
• Bad Cust./Employees XP because I’m not responding?
– Should they be depending on me?
12. Prioritise
High Importance
Important
Urgent
Not urgent
Important
Decide when
Do it now
to do it
High Urgency Low Urgency
Urgent Not
Not important
important Not urgent
Delegate it Dump it
Low Importance
13. Know your worth
Average Work Week 60hrs
Hours per annum 3k
Time frame for sale 5 years
Total hours invested 15k
Exit worth $5 Mln
Salary paid (60k/yr) 300k
(5,000-300k)/15 = $313 per hour
24. Tech Tools
Accounting – Xero or Saasu + Interactive Accounting
(Disclaimer, I know those guys)
Doc sharing – Google drive or Dropbox
Collaborative documents working – Google Docs
Code development - Github
Project management – Basecamp
Learning/Classes – General Assembly or Udemy
Gmail tools –Rapportive, Boomerang, Streak
Twitter audience analysis – Followerwonk
Find Keyword popularity – Adwords Keyword Tool
Search trends – Google Insight for Search
Editor's Notes
Do you have the mindset that's typical of successful entrepreneurs?Optimism: Are you an optimistic thinker? Optimism is truly an asset, and it will help get you through the tough times that many entrepreneurs experience as they find a business model that works for them.Vision: Can you easily see where things can be improved? Can you quickly grasp the "big picture," and explain this to others? And can you create a compelling vision of the future, and then inspire other people to engage with that vision?Initiative: Do you have initiative, and instinctively start problem-solving or business improvement projects?Desire for Control: Do you enjoy being in charge and making decisions? Are you motivated to lead others?Drive and Persistence: Are you self-motivated and energetic? And are you prepared to work hard, for a very long time, to realize your goals?Risk Tolerance: Are you able to take risks, and make decisions when facts are uncertain?Resilience: Are you resilient, so that you can pick yourself up when things don't go as planned? And do you learn and grow from your mistakes and failures? (If you avoid taking action because you're afraid of failing, our article onOvercoming Fear of Failure can help you face your fears and move forward.)
Leadership and Motivation: Can you lead and motivate others to follow you and deliver your vision? And are you able to delegate work to others? As a successful entrepreneur, you'll have to depend on others to get beyond a very early stage in your business – there's just too much to do all on your own!Communication Skills: Are you competent with all types of communication? You need to be able to communicate well to sell your vision of the future to investors, potential clients, team members, and more.Listening: Do you hear what others are telling you? Your ability to listen can make or break you as an entrepreneur. Make sure that you're skilled at active listening and empathetic listening.Personal Relations: Are you emotionally intelligent? The higher your EI, the easier it will be for you to work with others. The good news is that you can improve your emotional intelligence!Negotiation: Are you a good negotiator? Not only do you need to negotiate keen prices, you also need to be able to resolve differences between people in a positive, mutually beneficial way.Ethics: Do you deal with people based on respect, integrity, fairness, and truthfulness? Can you lead ethically? You'll find it hard to build a happy, committed team if you deal with people – staff, customers or suppliers – in a shabby way.
Many people think that you're either born creative or you're not. However, creativity is a skill that you can develop if you invest the time and effort.Creative Thinking: Are you able to see situations from a variety of perspectives and come up with original ideas? Problem Solving: How good are you at coming up with sound solutions to the problems you're facing? Recognizing Opportunities: Do you recognize opportunities when they present themselves? Can you spot a trend? And are you able to create a plan to take advantage of the opportunities you identify?Clients – Who are the beneficiaries or victims of this particular system? (Who would benefit or suffer from its operations?)Actors – Who are responsible for implementing this system? (Who would carry out the activities which make this system work?)Transformation – What transformation does this system bring about? (What are the inputs and what transformation do they go through to become the outputs?)Worldview – What particular worldview justifies the existence of this system? (What point of view makes this system meaningful?)Owner – Who has the authority to abolish this system or change its measures of performance?Environmental constraints – Which external constraints does this system take as a given?
You need knowledge in several areas when starting or running a business. For instance:Business knowledge: Do you have a good general knowledge of the main functional areas of a business (sales, marketing, finance, and operations), and are you able to operate or manage others in these areas with a reasonable degree of competence?Entrepreneurial knowledge: Do you understand how entrepreneurs raise capital? And do you understand the sheer amount of experimentation and hard work that may be needed to find a business model that works for you?Opportunity-specific knowledge: Do you understand the market you're attempting to enter, and do you know what you need to do to bring your product or service to market?Venture-specific knowledge: Do you know what you need to do to make this type of business successful? And do you understand the specifics of the business that you want to start? (This is where it's often useful to work for a short time in a similar business.)
Carry a schedule and record all your thoughts, conversations and activities for a week. This will help you understand how much you can get done during the course of a day and where your precious moments are going. You'll see how much time is actually spent producing results and how much time is wasted on unproductive thoughts, conversations and actions.
Any activity or conversation that's important to your success should have a time assigned to it. To-do lists get longer and longer to the point where they're unworkable. Appointment books work. Schedule appointments with yourself and create time blocks for high-priority thoughts, conversations, and actions. Schedule when they will begin and end. Have the discipline to keep these appointments.
Plan to spend at least 50 percent of your time engaged in the thoughts, activities and conversations that produce most of your results.
Schedule time for interruptions. Plan time to be pulled away from what you're doing. Take, for instance, the concept of having "office hours." Isn't "office hours" another way of saying "planned interruptions?"
Take the first 30 minutes of every day to plan your day. Don't start your day until you complete your time plan. The most important time of your day is the time you schedule to schedule time.
Take five minutes before every call and task to decide what result you want to attain. This will help you know what success looks like before you start. And it will also slow time down. Take five minutes after each call and activity to determine whether your desired result was achieved. If not, what was missing? How do you put what's missing in your next call or activity?
Put up a "Do not disturb" sign when you absolutely have to get work done.Practice not answering the phone just because it's ringing and e-mails just because they show up. Disconnect instant messaging. Don't instantly give people your attention unless it's absolutely crucial in your business to offer an immediate human response. Instead, schedule a time to answer email and return phone calls.
Block out other distractions like Facebook and other forms of social media unless you use these tools to generate business.Remember that it's impossible to get everything done.
Also remember that odds are good that 20 percent of your thoughts, conversations and activities produce 80 percent of your results.