WHY CASUAL DRESS POLICIES CREATE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS IN COMPANIES Although casual business attire tends to be a popular option among employees, some companies encounter problems implementing casual dress policies. Many problems arise when companies describe their dress codes using vague words like “appropriate,” “professional,” and “businesslike,” without spelling out a […]
HOW TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS IN DELEGATING A TASK Understanding the risks involved in delegating a task will help you to anticipate problems and monitor progress. So form contingency plans, take action to reduce risk, and intervene in good time before minor problem lead to major failure. Monitoring Risks When […]
HOW TO MONITOR PROGRESS OF DELEGATES For delegation to be successful it is vital to havean effective and responsive system of controls. Use them to monitor delegates and the progress of the assignments. Working With Controls A good monitoring system consists of a rein and tight hand. You can always […]
HOW TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE BRIEFING Once you have reached an agreement in principle, refine the brief and organize a detailed briefing meeting. Select your approach carefully, since the outcome of the meeting is vital to the success of the partnership between delegator and delegate. Communicating a Brief The delegator’s primary […]
HOW TO SECURE A BRIEF AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE Agreeing a brief in principle with your proposed delegate involve contributions from both sides. You must motivate the delegate and confirm their suitability, while the delegate has to understand the brief and consider whether they can take on the task. Using The […]
HOW TO PREPARE A BRIEF When planning a brief, first define your objective and compile a full checklist to ensure that all the individual aspects of a task are included. The more complete the final brief, the more confident you can be that the task will be successfully executed. Defining […]
Telling a Story with Your Code Latisha McNeel, Full Stack Developer at G2i This article first appeared in G2i. This article is published by tcbassociates.com based on Content Marketing Partnership with G2i Programming is part art and part science. How does story telling with your code fit into this dichotomy? […]
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF GREEN MARKETING STRATEGY Environmentally responsible or green marketing is a business practice that takes into account consumer concerns about promoting preservation and conservation of the natural environment. Green marketing campaigns highlight the superior environmental protection characteristics of a company’s products and services, whether those benefits take the […]
WHEN EQUITY BECOMES NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS GROWTH Equity financing is a business strategy for obtaining capital that involves selling a partial interest in the company to investors. The equity, or ownership position, that investors receive in exchange for their funds usually takes the form of stock in the company. In […]
WHEN INSUFFICIENT DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS CAN HAVE PROFOUND CONSEQUENCES FOR A FIRM Due diligence is a program of critical analysis that companies undertake prior to making business decisions in such areas as corporate merger/acquisitions or major product purchase/sales. The due diligence process, whether outsourced or executed in-house, is in essence […]
