Conflict is a part of life. It happens because there is an incompatibility of goals, interests, actions, and even ideas. If we learn to accept this fact, then we would realize that the real problem is not the conflict itself but what we do with conflict. If we are able to resolve the conflict, then we will enjoy its gifts such as unity, cooperation, productivity and success. If conflict is not resolved then it begins to create disunity, poor work, and eventually failure.
However just as there are many different cases of conflict, there is no foolproof way or instant formula for resolving conflict. There are times that it would be better to avoid conflict rather than confront it head on. There are times when compromise becomes the best deal. There may also be times when you have to fight it out unto your very last breath. Collaboration is ideal but not for all instances. Sometimes we simply just have to accommodate and let things pass by seemingly unnoticed.
The Manager and Time“Time is of the essence”, so goes the saying. One who cannot manage his time, cannot manage anything at all. The very first thing that a manager has to learn to manage is his own time.
The Law of Attraction and its Infinite Rewards…All the best managers, businessmen, leaders, and professionals have one thing in common: they know how to make “The Secret” work for them.
This bestselling work “The Secret” is actually the summary of all religions and of thousands of self-help books combined. “The Secret” is the essence and the very fabric with which the whole universe is made of: LOVE.
Why Some Mergers and Acquisitions Fail?Things to be really careful about in doing mergers and acquisitions.
Statistics show that there is an estimated 2/3rds of big mergers that eventually lose value on the stock market. There are also numerous studies that reveal that the management executives in companies that merge tend to transfer to other companies. Why does this happen? Here are some important things to consider.
Conflict Management: Psychology and ScienceConflict exists in all areas of life. In the corporate setting, conflict can either hone us to perfection or it can lead to our doom. The best leaders and managers make good use of conflict to make them better persons. They can actually ride high on the apex of conflict and emerge victorious. As the saying goes, “The strongest steel is forged from the hottest fire.”
In the corporate setting, people turn to people who can handle conflict well for strength, encouragement, and of course, leadership.
We are living in a whirlwind of change happening all over the globe. In these times of unprecedented challenges, flexibility and the ability to move with the times become very critical virtues. Rigidity may lead to decay and eventual organizational “bankruptcy.” The ability to surf the giant waves of change and not be drowned is something that must be conscientiously learned and practiced. For companies and corporations to move head on and face the challenges brimming with positivity, they have to be able to welcome changes and be willing to be changed themselves.
Rudyard Kipling’s “IF” and the Qualities of a Good ManagerRudyard Kipling’s poem “IF” inspires many virtues of good management practices. Come refresh yourself with a shower of inspiration that we can derive from this poem.
Paradigm Shifts for 21st Century Business and Management ProfessionalsThe 21st century is a daunting century full of challenges and possibilities. As the world rapidly changes, Business and Management Professionals should be able to not only manage change but themselves be the change. Old ways of doing things are not anymore proving to be effective. We have to evolve new forms of management and supervision that are appropriate to the sweeping transformations happening all around us and inside us.
Quotable Quotes for Stress Management and InspirationBusiness and Management Professionals are the busiest persons around. They are highly motivated and always on the go. They work 25 hours a day, 8 days a week. Even while sleeping they are dreaming about work. Like it or not, we are only human and we eventually succumb to stress. For Business and Management Professionals, balance is everything. If we lose our balance, then the whole work suffers.
The Advantages of Visionary Leadership in OrganizationsClassical Management theories mention two kinds of leadership styles: the task oriented leadership and the people oriented leadership. The trick is the ability to combine both styles of leadership in a synergistic fashion. Too much task orientedness will create a lot of output but may tend to alienate employees. Too much people orientedness may foster closeness and yet may tend to sacrifice the quantity and the quality of output. The best way to combine both is through visionary leadership.