As business continues to evolve along with technology, entrepreneurs, writers, and leaders should keep a close watch on the signs of the times. In a recent post I discussed a few power struggles and shifting paradigms. I am going to continue in the same vein today, highlighting some changes either taking place or that are on the horizon and some things that will likely stay the same.
Lately I have noticed a few discussions surfacing about a new way to look at employing people. If you are a manager you want to create an balanced team that will produce superior work together without too much conflict, this is not always based on
solely on skill. Who the person is, how the individual will fit into the work environment, humility and personality all take precedence once you've chosen the people with the best skills. Then how do you make your final decision? The author of Manager's Realm recently discussed what talent really is which includes all of the above elements including skills.
The Wal-Mart effect is real. Whether or not you believe that effect is positive or negative is dependent on your beliefs regarding economics. The tendency for Wal-Mart to compete in retail with rock bottom prices (and cheap merchandise) could have an adverse effect on retailer profits during the holiday season.
IndianRaj indicated another symptom of the Wal-Mart effect. While there are no Wal-Marts in India as of yet, Reliance Retail recently staked it's claim using the Wal-Mart business model. According to author Razib Ahmed, this is good news for shoppers but bad news for the smaller retailers in India.
Along the lines of things changing but staying the same, Dan Tudor, author of LandingTheDeal recently discussed the increase of direct (junk) mail marketing; especially catalogues. With all of the technological advances in marketing and public relations, Tudor stressed the importance of convenience for retailers of the future. Package it pretty and put your product in front of the shoppers, at their convenience.
YourIndividualBrand touched on the necessity of networking in personal branding, which really should not be a surprise. So much in the business world is dependent on the relationships built and the network individuals create.
As digital media becomes more important in a writer's ability to establish a place in the writing world, ThePublishingSpot continues to offer readers resources to help them break into the constantly changing world of publishing. Author Jason Boog points to new media when answering the question of where fledgling writers should go next.
Last week CustomersAreAlways went on a Bathroom Blogfest in which the author offered some amusing anecdotes about various bathroom experiences. In one post she divulged her secret phobia of public restrooms (don't worry, it's not just you), remembered good times in the bathrooms in Tijuana night clubs, and told readers about the bathroom with step-by-step instructions for employees to wash their hands.
As a recent user of public transportation the article "A Day in the Life..." from also caught my attention. Maria Palma touched on the neglect for customer service by describing a scene I have both experienced and witnessed. Maybe public transportation businesses need to rethink their customer service strategy.
Lately I have noticed a few discussions surfacing about a new way to look at employing people. If you are a manager you want to create an balanced team that will produce superior work together without too much conflict, this is not always based on
solely on skill. Who the person is, how the individual will fit into the work environment, humility and personality all take precedence once you've chosen the people with the best skills. Then how do you make your final decision? The author of Manager's Realm recently discussed what talent really is which includes all of the above elements including skills.The Wal-Mart effect is real. Whether or not you believe that effect is positive or negative is dependent on your beliefs regarding economics. The tendency for Wal-Mart to compete in retail with rock bottom prices (and cheap merchandise) could have an adverse effect on retailer profits during the holiday season.
IndianRaj indicated another symptom of the Wal-Mart effect. While there are no Wal-Marts in India as of yet, Reliance Retail recently staked it's claim using the Wal-Mart business model. According to author Razib Ahmed, this is good news for shoppers but bad news for the smaller retailers in India.
Along the lines of things changing but staying the same, Dan Tudor, author of LandingTheDeal recently discussed the increase of direct (junk) mail marketing; especially catalogues. With all of the technological advances in marketing and public relations, Tudor stressed the importance of convenience for retailers of the future. Package it pretty and put your product in front of the shoppers, at their convenience.
YourIndividualBrand touched on the necessity of networking in personal branding, which really should not be a surprise. So much in the business world is dependent on the relationships built and the network individuals create.
As digital media becomes more important in a writer's ability to establish a place in the writing world, ThePublishingSpot continues to offer readers resources to help them break into the constantly changing world of publishing. Author Jason Boog points to new media when answering the question of where fledgling writers should go next.
Last week CustomersAreAlways went on a Bathroom Blogfest in which the author offered some amusing anecdotes about various bathroom experiences. In one post she divulged her secret phobia of public restrooms (don't worry, it's not just you), remembered good times in the bathrooms in Tijuana night clubs, and told readers about the bathroom with step-by-step instructions for employees to wash their hands.
As a recent user of public transportation the article "A Day in the Life..." from also caught my attention. Maria Palma touched on the neglect for customer service by describing a scene I have both experienced and witnessed. Maybe public transportation businesses need to rethink their customer service strategy.
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