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Performance Development System

Developing Core Competencies Developing core competencies is inherently dependent on the individual’s commitment to improve his performance. It is essentially a self-directed endeavor, and the organization is simply there to provide guidance and support to this person. In their effort to help an employee to perform well in various situations, many organizations have utilized a performance development system designed specifically for their employees. Its main purpose include the alignment of individual goals with the organization’s goals; organizational effectiveness by identifying core competencies required of every employee from the different levels in the organization; and lastly, measurement of individual performance through…
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Performance Development Planning (PDP)

Companies differ in terms of processes and methods used for performance development, depending on the culture and the objectives set by the management group. But as a general rule, there is at least one Performance Development Planning (PDP) session in a calendar year that is being facilitated by the supervisors of a organization; a one-on-one meeting between the supervisor and the employee to outline, discuss, and re-evaluate personal goals as well as the organization’s goals to make sure that the employee works toward achieving these goals successfully. In the PDP session, the supervisor outlines the key improvement strategies revolving around…
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Performance Management

Performance Management is defined as a process by which an employee and his supervisor establishes a clear understanding about the job functions of the employee; how he can perform his job satisfactorily; how the supervisor can help the employee to improve his work performance; and lastly, how the employee can contribute to the overall objectives of the organization. Often times, the root cause of poor performance is the lack of clear understanding and expectations between the supervisor and the employee which is why there is a need to implement performance management within the many departments or teams in the organization….
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Setting Realistic Performance Goals

There is a big difference between successful people and those who cannot seem to get anywhere; the difference does not have anything to do with age, educational level, race, or social status. The difference lies in the setting of goals to get to where they want to go. Goal-oriented individuals are confident and are always “on the go.” They are a productive group of people who can handle difficult situations with higher chances of accomplishing objectives compared to those who are simply “doing their job.” Importance of Setting Realistic Performance Goals Oftentimes, when people are asked what their performance goals…
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How to Handle Performance Anxiety

When dealing with unfamiliar and unique situations, we sometimes feel anxious. If an individual does not know what to do or what to expect, it is common to feel restless, concerned, and worried. The extent of anxiety would depend on whether this person feels he can cope or not. When gifted with a high level of self-confidence and self-esteem, people will be less likely to get anxious; however, for those with very low regard to oneself, it can be expected that anxiety in job performance can be very severe. Effects of Performance Anxiety Anxiety does not always have ill effects;…
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Self-Assessment Techniques

Self-assessment refers to an employee’s description of his accomplishments, in relation to his job’s key objectives. It is a tool that provides him an opportunity to describe and put into light the major contributions he made to the organization. Note that an employee’s assessment of his own job performance may be different from how his superior, or the organization in general, perceives it. Basic Guidelines for Self-Assessments The following should be present in a written or documented self-assessment, for it to be effective: 1. Restatement of objectives – The objectives of the job should be rephrased according to the employee’s…
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Annual Appraisal Process

An annual appraisal, otherwise referred to as annual performance appraisal, is a management system that will evaluate the level and quality of an employee’s performance. The immediate head of the employee conducts the appraisal, by filling out an assessment form that has been designed and developed to specifically meet the standard and key requirements of the organization pertaining to job functions and contribution. The result of the evaluation is discussed in-depth with the employee. Five Fundamental Annual Appraisal Sections Annual appraisals can be derived from standard models or can be customized based on the organization’s requirements. However, regardless of what…
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Performance Related Issues

On average, we spend one-third of our time at work, and in some cases, we spend a lot more time working than the required 8 hours. Work gives people a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and satisfaction, and at the same time, it provides them the financial stability they need. Job performance is a very significant aspect of a person’s career, and it can make or break a person; it could take his career to the next level, or keep it stagnant and uneventful. How a person performs at work impacts his future, but when job performance is not managed properly,…
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Tips to Boost Performance

It makes a lot of sense for working individuals to continually improve themselves in order to keep up with the rest, or to stay ahead of them. Unless a person is waiting to get fired from his job, steps must be taken so that skills and abilities will be honed and developed, and also to make room for new skills to be learned and acquired. Supervisors and managers play a crucial role in helping their people boost their performance. Without the proper guidance and support of superiors, performance improvement efforts will most likely become unsuccessful.  Aside from these, an employee…
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Importance of Continuous Learning

In any organization, continuous learning means growth through learning events and experiences. It can be applied to individuals, team, and organizations- a process that will help them to achieve their overall objectives. Undergoing a continuous learning process entails change; one cannot learn and still be the same person, team, or organization. There is a constant evolution in the way we think and act, brought about by new understanding, new knowledge, and new skills. One of the worst phrases that any person or entity can say is “I already know that” because this can very well destroy any chances of continuous…
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Art of Managing Performance

Performance management is a process that involves the effective managing of teams and individual performances in an effort to achieve high organizational performance level. A very important aspect of this process is the communication between the supervisor and the employee in order to fully understand the objectives of the organization, and know various ways that will help these employees work successfully towards achieving the organization’s objectives. Performance Management Defined Performance management has been further defined as: 1. The development of individual competencies. 2. The provision of guidance and support to employees to boost their commitment and motivate them to work…
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jQuery Smart Libraries

jQuery is a well known programming language for JavaScript and Ajax for a good reason. Since its inception, developers around the world are constantly working with the framework. Their work is not just based on creating new applications based on jQuery but on creating new functions and tools that will improve the framework. Because of this support, thousands of scripts can be freely used in various jQuery based applications. A good example for the continued support of this framework is the recently released tools for jQuery: Concrete and Selector. The application was developed by Hamish Friedlander and can be freely…
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Introduction to Core Skills

Though modern man has mastered number of skills, not everyone can possess all the skills. There are certain skills that are more essential than others, while some are required only for certain job positions. Because of the large number of skills being utilized today, the question one must ask is: “What are the most important skills we need to have?” The answer to this question is core skills. These would refer to skills that will equip a person of the main capabilities needed to perform his role effectively, whether in the home, in the workplace, or in society. These are…
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Types of Core Skills

If you keep asking yourself why you were not as successful as the others were, why you failed to get that promotion, why you did not land that dream job, better ask yourself if you have the right skills needed for you to achieve your endeavors. In the corporate world, most employers choose to hire candidates who either have the potential to develop their skills or those who already are skilled enough to perform the job. Core skills are the most indispensable skills. People who possess them are more likely to achieve their goals and ambitions than those who do…
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Basic Skill: Reading

One of the basic skill crucial to every individual is the ability to read. Reading is a fundamental skill that allows a person to be able to expand knowledge and widen certain topics of interest. We do not just gather information and insights about various things from listening alone. People who lack the ability to read are just but unfortunate to not have this basic skill because it deprives them from getting equipped with apt knowledge and makes them feel mediocre in this ever-competitive world. Reading also polishes a person’s listening and speaking skills. Silent reading is much like thinking…
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Basic Skill: Writing

One of the most basic skills needed today is writing. It is an aspect of communication that allows a person to compose thoughts and ideas, and note it down for other people to read. Importance of Writing In any type of job, there will always be instances when an employee is required to write something- be it a memo, an email, a report, or even a handwritten reminder, which goes to show how very important and fundamental this skill is for every person. While there are people who can make poems and stories, this can be categorized as a talent,…
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Basic Skill: Speaking

Speaking is a communication skill that enables a person to verbalize thoughts and ideas. There are two instances when such a skill is required and these are: interactive and semi-interactive. In the first instance (interactive), this would involve conversations with another person or group of persons whether face-to-face or over the phone, wherein there is an exchange of communication between two or more people. In the second instance (semi-interactive), this happens when there is a speaker and an audience such as in the case of delivering a speech, wherein the speaker usually does all the talking, while the audience listens…
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Basic Skill: Listening

Listening is a part of communication which requires one person to receive a message conveyed by another, and then process this message mentally. Its objective is to gain understanding of the message, so that a response will be made accordingly. Importance of Listening Skill In any area that requires communication, listening takes on a vital role. Without listening, communication will not be complete. More often than not, people mistakenly put a lot of weight on speaking and the ability to deliver a message clearly and confidently, but they forget that the communication process will be incomplete if this message is…
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Basic Skill: Arithmetic

Arithmetic is the oldest division of Mathematics which essentially deals with operation of numbers such as counting, adding and subtracting. It is one of the most basic skills and is learnt at a very young age. This article aims to appreciate the value of acquiring this skill, and also provide you with techniques on how to learn and develop it. Importance of Arithmetic Education plays an important role in the development of arithmetic skill. During primary level, individuals are taught to count and perform arithmetic operations from simple to complex, and later on expanded to other branches of mathematics such…
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Thinking Skill: Visualizing

The general notion that thinking skills cannot be taught is incorrect. Had this been the case, it would imply that before students start attending school, they are already gifted and equipped with everything they need to be able to make decisions and provide solutions on their own. Had this been the case, there would be no need for teachers to guide students to improve their thinking abilities. Thinking skills can be taught but the question is: which skills are being taught? Visualizing is one skill that should be part and parcel of an individual’s thinking skills. This involves conjuring up…
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Thinking Skill: Reasoning

Reasoning skill involves the process of taking in information and making inferences based on what an individual knows to be true. A gauge of one’s intellectual abilities, reasoning enables people to understand ideas and concepts better, and arrive at logical conclusions. Types of Reasoning There are many types of reasoning but the most widely used are: deductive, inductive, conditional, comparative, exemplar, cause and effect, and systemic reasoning. Deductive reasoning starts with the general theory or idea, and breaks it down to specifics. Such reasoning is usually used by scientists when studying scientific laws; they perceive a scientific law to be…
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Thinking Skill: Problem Solving

People deal with problems all the time. And because it is something that we are constantly faced with, the ability to resolve problems is considered as a core skill; a basic necessity for people to live life to their fullest capacity. Defining Problem Solving Generally, there are two types of problems. The first one comprises of problems that are well-defined, with clear objectives, methods, and information provided. The second one is the ill-defined, the exact opposite of the first type; it does not have any concrete information, paths to solution, and other information needed to resolve it. There is a…
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Thinking Skill: Decision Making

Decision-making involves the use of cognitive processes in choosing from several ideas, choices, and options, and then acting on it. It is a series of steps that starts with an understanding of the situation, gathering information, coming up with choices and alternatives, selecting from these choices and alternatives, and ending with an action. Decisions often revolve around issues such as uncertainties, high risks, alternatives, complexities, as well as interpersonal issues. Importance of Decision-Making Skill Decision-making is considered to be a core skill because in essence, it is a necessary ingredient for success. No matter what job title you have and…
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Thinking Skill: Creative Thinking

In many aspects of our life, thinking puts emphasis on analysis such as in understanding a message, concept, or idea, following instructions, creating logical reasoning, knowing the wrong from the right, and so on. However, thinking does not limit itself to analyzing only; there is a different kind of thinking skill that allows individuals to look for other options and solutions, to explore other ideas, and to search for new possibilities. This kind of thinking skill is otherwise known as creative thinking. Importance of Creative Thinking Skill Usually, people get the idea that being creative is being artistic. Indeed, to…
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Personal Qualities: Credibility

Being able to persuade someone to believe in what you have to say is not always easy. Trying to win a customer, getting hired, gaining new friends, and building business and work-relationships- these are just some of the many things that individuals do everyday. And to succeed at each of these, credibility is required. Without this fundamental personal quality, it is almost impossible to achieve your purpose. The Essence of Credibility When other people put their trust, faith, and respect on you, it means they deem you as a credible person. To become credible to others, one must be honest,…
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Personal Qualities: Integrity

A personal quality that is vital to one’s overall success is integrity. It is a set of traits that will make a person trustworthy, highly regarded, and reliable, in any situation. Integrity is a broad concept that serves many purposes. First of all, integrity is one’s own choice to commit to universal values and principles. This means that regardless of what the situation may be, no matter what others are doing, a person with integrity will stick to his commitments to do the right things in accordance to values and principles accepted by all to be good and appropriate. Second,…
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Personal Qualities: Self Esteem

Self esteem has been defined as a person’s own affirmations that he has what it takes to live a fruitful life. It is about having the confidence to face every challenge that come their way, as well as the belief that he has every right to be happy, and every reason to deserve success. Stanley Coopersmith, in his book entitled, “The Antecedents of Self Esteem” mentioned that with self esteem, a person can either approve or disapprove of his own abilities and skills, a personal judgment of his own self worth. Put simply, self esteem is about appreciating your own…
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Personal Qualities: Responsibility

In the wake of problems, there are people who step up and offer their time, effort, and abilities to resolve the issue at hand. Regardless of how complex or how difficult the problem may be, they are willing and ready to do what they can- the best they can. There are also others, who, when problems arise, often seem to find excuses not to help. It is either that they are not capable of fixing the problem, they do not have enough resources to fix the problem, or that they are simply too busy to help. It is this same…
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Personal Qualities: Self Confidence

Feeling inadequate, being resigned to mediocrity, and living lonely and unfulfilled lives are very indicative of people who lack self confidence. These people are often timid and shy, although there are those who are good at hiding their insecurities and do not necessarily show any form of shyness when in the presence of others. On the other hand, people who are confident in themselves believe in their own abilities; they understand that although they have imperfections, they have the capacity to change and improve, and as a result, they do not feel insecure or distrustful of their own abilities. A…
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Personal Qualities: Self Management

The concept of self-management may be applicable to various fields but generally, it is a psychological term which pertains to an individual’s goal of being able to manage personal activities, skills, objectives, and personal autonomy. Managers or high-ranking officers are not the only ones entitled to develop the skill of self-management. Anyone who hopes to achieve personal autonomy can also learn the skill through practice and perseverance. If you think managers or leaders find their functions easy and stress-free, it is actually the other way around. Apart from supervising and facilitating their members, creating schedules and developing programs, they also…
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Personal Qualities: Sociability

Are you comfortable being around other people? Can you easily carry a conversation with complete strangers? Answering “yes” to these questions would indicate sociability, which is basically defined as the ability to relate and associate themselves with other people without any difficulty. The opposite of a sociable person is one who is aloof, shy, or reclusive. They are not at all fond of going out, and they prefer to stay at home curled up in a good book than to go out with friends and colleagues. The extreme opposite of a person who lacks sociability skills is one who cringes…
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Personal Qualities: Time Management

Time is an essential element in everything we do. We highly consider time in all our daily activities and encounters with people. But not everyone is capable of managing their own time properly. We either can have too much time or lack of time in doing a certain thing. Some people end up cramming when there is a deadline to beat; some just stay relaxed and composed. Have you experienced having to rush from one activity to another in just a day and cannot even seem to fulfill one? Or have you tried just lazing around when there is work…
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Personal Qualities: Relationship Management

We deal with people everyday of our lives. People interaction forms part of what we do everyday. We can either be communicating with the same people everyday or meet new ones. Forming relationships with the people we meet and deal with is an integral part of personal success and achievement of goals. Simple as it may sound, it is not easy building good and long-lasting relationships. In fact, it is a skill to know how to create and manage good relationships with people. There are those who excel in such ability, making it their outstanding personal quality. Leaders and successful…
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Stepping in as the New Leader

Being promoted from an employee to become a leader is probably one of the best experiences.  From a simple follower, you become someone in the forefront as you lead a specific number of employees. Although you will never have to be productive yourself, you are answerable to someone higher if your employees are not as productive as expected. On the other end, you become the representative of the upper management and any concern of your employees about the management should run by you. You are practically a middle man now that you are a leader. Handling employees and the upper…
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Leadership Priorities

Changes experienced in business setting is considered as a good sign in terms of business survival. Generally changes are made during expansion and also while minimizing employment and maximizing use of resources. The former is, of course, the desired change of everyone but there are times when a company has to make some cuts not only in their resource usage but also with their employees strength. As a leader, you need to be prepared to face these situations so that you can survive and even smoothly adapt to the different changes offered by the company. When everything has been said…
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Leadership During Recession

There will always be a leader in business, politics, community or any other organization. Without a leader, the whole organization will crumble as no one will lead the group into doing something they have collectively decided. Sometimes a leader doesn’t even have to consult the group but would have to consider very important factors so that the leader could properly decide what’s best for everyone. For this reason, most see leadership as a lucrative position as a leader can wield power and influence. Everyone follows your decisions and see it fit to be implemented for the good of the organization….
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Globalization Challenges

Globalization can be considered as a business move for a corporation if they want to significantly expand their business. In gist, globalization for a business means they expand their client base and support not just on their own country but also on other countries as well. Through globalization, companies will be able to significantly increase their earnings which mean more improvement for the company. For its employees, globalization means more opportunities. The more experienced ones increase their chances of promotion as more and more employees will be hired. Not only will they have a chance of being a leader but…
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Controlling the Outsourcing Effects

Outsourcing has been one of the most popular business terms in the past few years – and for a good reason. Most companies that have multi-mullion dollar investments have considered outsourcing some of their basic services to other countries so that they can save millions of dollars a year on some of their functions. Outsourcing is basically an act of hiring someone else to do some of the tasks in your company. But instead of hiring someone locally, you outsource which means you have to get someone from other countries wherein labor is a lot cheaper there. By doing this,…
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Leading the Company During Change

Change in business is a double edged sword – it could become the turning point towards the company’s success or failure. There are companies that through small and large changes in their business goals and settings, were able to harness what the market needs and considerably improve in just a short amount of time. On the other hand, change can also become the reason for a company’s downfall. They may have made changes on their business settings which actually made clients think twice about their services and products. In the end change has become the dagger for the company’s future….
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Handling Disappointing Company Changes

There are times wherein the company change is bad news to its employees. Instead of moving forward, the company actually takes a significant step backward which means the company is losing resources instead of gaining something. This is also a possibility since a company has to make some aggressive changes if they want to survive. These changes are often caused by company losses on sales, inability to perform as expected in the stock market or simply the loss of customer confidence on the brand. This will force the company to cut costs and make some rapid changes on the business…
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Reinforcing Focus after Change

When a company experience changes in its business setting, one of the first things they have to address is to get back on track and continue the business as soon as possible. Time lost during the transition into something better means potential losses with a significant number of clients. The sooner the company gets back on track, the faster the company could post the earnings once again. It can be even more than previous earnings since the company’s change could provide more and better service to its clients. As a result, the company prospers because of modification. All it requires is for the company…
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Introducing Technological Change

A business world is always a technological world. Two decades ago, your business would strive even though the only electronic gadgets in your business were the cashier and the freezer. Today, businesses need to be at par with technology. Through technology, data transfer is faster and customers are not only based on where you are located but also from any corner of the world. The power of the internet can transform your small business into a virtual store open to any person in the world. Communication is also a lot easier and more affordable because of online connectivity. There are settings that…
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Dealing with Finances after Business change

Any business movement will require certain resources to be spent. Although a company could use manpower as a resource for change, change will ultimately place a dent on the company’s finances. For that reason, business change also comes with a monetary sacrifice. A business leader could even base the feasibility of change on the actual cost on changing. Any type of change – whether for expansion or a change in business plan will cost the company considerable money. For that reason, every stage of the change process has to be carefully done to avoid unnecessary spending. Cost and Return of…
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Physical move after Business change

Businesses are always looking out for improvement all the time. They are always considering what’s best for the company and do it without hesitation if they see significant improvement in their operation. If they would be required to transfer to another city or area just to ensure success in business operation, the business will highly consider it. Physical change can also be considered by a business if they wanted to ensure security of their operation. Unfortunately, there are certain areas in most cities that are not just feasible for a business environment because of the high level of violence that…
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Rallying through Business Expansion

Business expansion is always a company prerogative. Businesses are meant to be improved and one of the ways of improvement is through expansion. Expansion could be in a form of physical expansion wherein they open a new branch or expand the office for more employees to cater to more customers. Expansion could even be product or service based wherein they aggressively expand not exactly through a new branch but to a new product or service. These expansions could be done for the purpose of attracting more customers. As companies attract more customers, they post higher profits which will also help…
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Leading Revamped Small Business

A small business could easily become a highly profitable source of income. But along the way of success are the risks for business owners and managers. Any small factor that could affect the small business could have a considerable effect as problems in a small business could easily snowball into something far more difficult to address. For that reason, small businesses are always careful about everything. They have to look out for their cash flow, employees, technology and even the small town and city laws could easily affect them if they are not careful. But the opportunity of expansion is…
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Managing Company during Merger

Merger and Acquisition are two corporate or business changes that could greatly affect the employees. During this change, departments could be closed which means there will be job losses. When merger happens, some employees may be terminated since they are no longer needed from the company. Merger means two companies become a single entity and this will entail merging some of their functions. Instead of spending money on two departments with the same function, a department could also be merged to reduce costs. Usually, the best employees who have performed in their department are kept so that the best team…
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Refocusing the Team after Job Loss

Job loss is a very devastating for the terminated employee. Without a job, the source of income is cut which could result to loss of support for the preferred lifestyle or even simple support to basic necessities. This could even demoralize the terminated employee because it could give the terminated employee a signal that he or she is incompetent and could not provide enough productivity to be paid. Getting back on track or looking for another job is also difficult since termination from the previous company would look bad in someone’s resume. But job loss is equally devastating for the…
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Managing Change During Merger and Acquisition

Merger and Acquisition are two corporate or business changes that could greatly impact the employees. During this change, departments will be closed which means, there will be job losses. When merger happens, some employees will be displaced since they are no longer needed from the company. Merger basically means two different companies become a single entity and this will entail merging some of their functions. Instead of spending money on two departments with the same function, a department could also be merged to reduce costs. Usually, the best employees who have performed in their department are kept so that the…
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Interview Etiquette

Have you always dreaded job or work interviews because tension just gets into your nerves and sometimes you do not know what to do? Are you currently looking for work and preparing yourself for an interview? When we think of interviews, we immediately associate it with job application process. The fact is that interviews can happen anytime at work. In a work meeting or team discussion, the act of asking questions and interrogating is already interview in itself. But let us take the general and common concept of a typical interview in this article. So, individuals get interviewed when applying…
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Resume Etiquette

Job opportunities are readily available for potential candidates who have the passion and interest for the job. If you are a jobseeker, you have to realize that you are not alone in the search. The competition in the world of employment is tough and stiff. So many preparations have to be made and one of these is preparing your resume. The first step in seeking for a job is to list your potential employers and work that match your skills and abilities. Once you have made this list, you are ready to present yourself to these companies. The initial means…
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Communication Etiquette

Proper communication at workplace is crucial aspect. Businesses thrive and prosper with proper communication internally among employees and externally with customers or clients. Constant and active communication creates understanding among individuals and strengthens work relationships. As modern technology starts to dominate the manner of communicating in the workplace, interaction has become more sophisticated and becomes broader in coverage. At any rate though, working individuals should demonstrate proper etiquette in communicating regardless of the means or medium used to communicate. Determining the Right Tone for your Email Message Email messaging is the most commonly used medium of communication in almost all kinds…
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Workplace Etiquette

All workplaces and organizations are grounded on acceptable work etiquettes. These ideal office manners define the behaviors of the individuals in a working environment regardless of the situation. Each and every employee whether a regular employee or part of the management, is expected to manifest good social behavior in the office. Workplace etiquettes can generate a great impact in the workplace. People in a certain company with poor etiquette are prone to conflicts and low work productivity. However, a workplace where individuals observe proper work etiquette is an avenue for professional growth and maturity. General Principles of Workplace Etiquette Generally,…
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Telephone Etiquette

Apart from email correspondence, the telephone is one of the most essential means of communication today. In business, people use the telephone as an important tool for relaying important messages. Therefore, office employees must possess proper telephone manners and etiquette. When your organization performs direct contact with your customers such as that of a telemarketing business, you should know how to make phone calls and answer calls with professionalism. Customers are the main source of income and the lifeblood of a business, and if they are not treated well even in a telephone conversation, your company will lose clients. In…
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Email Etiquette

The advent of internet technology has been very dramatically beneficial in the communication aspect of business and personal life. People around the world are able to get in touch with each other through email and this has been by far very convenient for almost everyone to use in meaningful ways. Email is considered one of the most common and most important means of communication in a company. More than fifty percent of messages within and outside of the business are relayed through email. We may have been used to composing emails casually just like the way we write letters before…
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Meeting Etiquette

Office employees and business people attend meetings regularly. A meeting is a form of discussion over particular agenda where involved individuals are required to attend and brainstorm ideas. A facilitator is tasked to preside a meeting to generate a smooth flow and avoid conflict from start to finish. Despite its being a regular undertaking, not everyone likes to be part of meetings. There are individuals who hate the boredom and dullness in meetings. That is why some attendees would opt to keep silent the whole time rather than engage in the exchange of opinions. However, considering the fact that you…
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Online Etiquette

Paper-based and telephone communication are no longer becoming the primary forms of communication in the modern workplace. Since the advent of internet technology, online or electronic communication is now becoming prevalent in all business organizations. Ever since internet has been used for business, it has helped increase the profit, increased the productivity of the working individuals, and made business transactions easier and a lot faster. However, because of so much dynamism and innovativeness of the internet, people have learned to abuse the use of it. In the workplace, using the internet is ideally for business purposes or for work reasons….
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Dining Etiquette

Business meetings and negotiations are usually conducted over a meal. Business executives need to observe proper dining etiquette in a business meal. Table manners are very essential whether you are trying to close a deal or a potential employer is taking you to a lunch or dinner interview. Just as with any type of etiquette, dining etiquette is designed to keep the socially accepted behavior on the table. For example, you may think that it is perfectly fine to pick the food from the plate using your fingers but your business associate will choose not to offer a handshake after…
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Dress Etiquette

We keep on hearing people say to dress up accordingly for the occasion. Well, cliché as it may sound, it is indeed true. They may say that you dress up to please yourself and not others. But sometimes, society or the nature of a certain group or even an event presses us to adhere to the norms. In a work setting, there are certain limitations in the manner of dressing up. This is because the nature of a workplace requires the individuals to be businesslike and professional not just in attitude and behavior but also in wearing proper attire. Dress…
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Party Time Etiquette

Companies hold events and parties as a way of building good interpersonal relationships among employees. Some of these common events are company anniversaries, Christmas parties, and other company-related occasions. Every employee is encouraged to socialize with other individuals during these events in order to get acquainted with people from other departments and possibly create good cordial relationships at work. When it comes to socialization though, not everyone is trained with good and socially acceptable manners at parties. As career individuals, you are expected to manifest appropriate etiquette during corporate events and parties. Observing good manners at an occasion helps create…
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Corporate Etiquette

The manner of conducting oneself in a corporate setting is very important to the image and reputation of the company. Our conditioning and corporate values are brought to the surface. To some companies, corporate etiquette is highly regarded and strictly manifested by the employees. Our work attitude and behavior can make or break us as career individuals. One small action can create a good impression or can be misinterpreted by others.   Many professionals may not give it much thought but good office manners and professional etiquette contribute to their success in the corporate world. Career professionals are expected to…
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Business Etiquette

One of the bases of every successful business organization is having proper business etiquette. The way a business person demonstrates behavior at any given situation is an essential element in gaining success in the business world. If you are in the business and you maintain appropriate etiquette for business, people respond to you positively and in a manner that calls for respect. In the business setting, the first impression you will get from people depends on your business etiquette because that is what they remember about you when dealing with business matters. A primary goal of every business is to…
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Social Etiquette

Social etiquettes are enforced on all of us to act and behave accordingly with manners that are deemed respectable and courteous to other people in the various aspects of our lives. A person who lacks proper social manners is regarded as rude and uncouth, having no sense of consideration and respect towards others. Definitely, most of us are aware of the appropriate manners to display but some of us may have misplaced them. In the workplace, social etiquettes must be practiced by the employees regardless of the rank and position in the company. An organization where individuals respect each other…
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Cross Cultural Etiquette

In the business world, cross-cultural negotiations and affiliations occur, especially if the business is larger in scope. A business organization that can provide world-class service thrives in the business. Corporate individuals must possess the skills that can be a competitive edge to the global industry. Adaptability or flexibility is an essential factor. Specifically in socializing with business people of different race or nationality, being able to demonstrate the desirable business and social etiquettes appropriate for the standards of the culture of the other party is one of the keys to a successful business relationship in the international aspect. Different countries…
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Resignation Etiquette

In the aspects of our career, there are times when we need to make a career change due to various reasons. For most individuals, seeking for better career opportunities is the primary reason. Others need to leave their current employer due to relocation purposes and personal reasons. Whatever the motive is for resigning, a professional must practice proper resignation etiquette in order to make a graceful exit. Observing appropriate resignation manner keeps the cordial relationship between you and your employer. Leaving your job can be quite difficult to do, but you do not want to burn any bridges. Make sure…
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Standard International Protocols

So, your company has decided to bring business in the international field. What other ways to be recognized in the global business arena but to be competitive in the industry where other business organizations are actively joining in the competition? In order to be closer to international business success, executives and the company as a whole employ the critical elements that include not only the business aspect but international etiquette, manners, and cross-cultural interaction with clients around the world. Respect and appreciation for intercultural differences or cultural diversity is the ultimate key to bring the world of global business in…
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Team Building Introduction

Every organization has teams with members working as one. Every team is normally built on a foundation that bonds or ties the members together in every activity to encourage growth within the unit. This is what is known as team building.Team building pertains to a variety of activities and programs used by various organizations such as businesses, academic institutions, sports, religious and non-profit groups with a purpose of enhancing team performance. The activities are manifested using various methods and approaches, from a simple bonding activity to challenging simulations to planned team building outings and retreats aimed to develop everyone individually…
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Why Team Building is Important

Every team is bound to become effective in the completion of its tasks and desired goals. A crucial factor in the success of teams is the quality and level of performance of the team members and the team as a whole. One important element in increasing a team’s performance is team building. There are several ways and methods in building a team. It can be demonstrated though activities, programs, discussions and team bonding or socialization. Team building is essential in every existing team as it brings out the best in every member for continuous growth, it encourages positive and open…
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Team Building Types

Team Types and Characteristics A team is a composition of selected individuals who work together interdependently to achieve shared objectives. There may be various teams that exist within an organization. The teams in a larger organization interact with each other and with the organization. A team may be formed based on a certain dimension or category. Generally, a team can be temporary or permanent depending on factors such as goal and task assignment. Mobdro Download App Regardless of the type of team, an effective team is made up of characteristics that can be distinguished from a group. Types of Teams…
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Team Designs

A team is a group of individuals coming from various backgrounds and experiences who are bound to work as a cohesive unit, on tasks for the fulfillment of established goals. Apart from the concept of collaboration, a team must also be structured or organized with the appointment of designated roles and functions for team members. The structuring of a team is not complex, but team designs vary depending on the concept of the team. A sports team may not necessarily have the same design or structure as that of a product design team in an organization. A virtual team may…
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Team Building Stages

The birth of a team goes through various stages of development. Forming a team is not as easy as forming a group. A group can be created in a very short period of time, even instantly. Group members can simply be obtained by gathering people of a certain commonality or specific category. A group can be formed out of individuals of the same gender, people with the same culture, those of a certain age range or individuals with common religious beliefs and values. A team, on the other hand, takes time to develop. The process is not a mere picking…
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Team Behavior

In the early formation stage of a team, the team members are in the acquaintance and familiarization phase. This means getting to know each member’s personal background, skills, and personal traits or behaviors. As individuals get to gradually accept each other in a team, understanding individual behavior is an essential step in the initial stage of team development. Members must learn how to respect individual differences in personality traits and adjust to individual attitudes. In the long run, a team should generate a collective behavior that is complementary to each member to be more effective. Importance of Team Behavior As…
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Team Dynamics and Team Members

How can a successful team be developed? There are several components that need to be considered and one of which is team dynamics. This pertains to how well a team handles tasks with the required level of maturity. As a team evolves over time, team members must be quick and flexible enough in adapting to changes with the embedded team values. Even team members have individual values and personal differences, but it is how well a team identifies and adjusts to these differences that make a team effective. From individual values, the team can work on unified team values that…
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Team Building – Ice Breakers

Ice breakers make a good start for any team building activity or event. These starter games are fun and entertaining, helping new team members socialize easily and comfortably with the rest of the team. It also tightens the relationship of existing team members. Although normally given at the start of an event or program, ice breakers can also be conducted after breaks of a team building session. This is to get rid of boredom and invite a cheerful atmosphere during the duration of the activity. Ice breakers are typically facilitated by the team leader or team building facilitator. The key…
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Team Building – Games and Activities

Team building is a way for teams to strengthen the bond among members. A team can conduct team building in many ways. Generally, team building is done through various methods such as team games, activities, simulations, drills, and exercises. Any type of team must incorporate team building sessions at any point and any phase of the team development process. In the workplace setting, for example, teams usually hold socialization and team outing as a team building program. This can be pursued through out-of-town trips, dining out, beach party, and the like. Even temporary teams or project-based teams have to have…
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Team Work and Team Management

Team building sessions are made to enhance and promote the value of teamwork among members. When members work together mutually, tasks are completed quickly and efficiently and goals are achieved quickly as well. Aside from being an essential team value, teamwork is also the work done by a team. The efficiency of the value of teamwork is dependent on how well a team collaborates in the aspects of communication, coordination, balance of contributions, mutual support, effort, and cohesion. How well a team is managed by the team leader or manager is also a contributing factor to an effective teamwork. In…
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Common Team Building Mistakes

The success or failure of a team depends on how it manages conflicts and problems when they arise. In any circumstance, there will always be issues that may complicate a situation or make the task a bit more difficult to handle. These challenges will test the value of teamwork that is exhibited by a team. In some cases, teams with poor collaboration and members who lack effort to weather team problems are prone to failure. At the onset of team building, team members have to be familiar with each other’s differences in personality traits and attitudes as well as individual…
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Common Team Issues

As a team, problems are inevitable and unavoidable considering that the team members come from different cultural and social backgrounds and exhibit different values and attitudes. Of course, there are several factors to take into consideration as well, such as areas of communication, leadership abilities, and job efficiency. In any case, team problems must be dealt with accordingly otherwise these issues can create unhealthy team conflicts and dissolve a team. Once these problems within the team arise, immediate action should be done to address it before the situation worsens. The team leader must be responsible in taking the lead in…
November 22, 2010 - - Comments:

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Career Prospects in Team Building

Being in a team provides a sense of belonging and companionship. In the workplace, employees do not feel alone and isolated knowing that they belong to a team. Having a team gives individuals a sense of identity. This is very common in a sports team. In basketball, for example, players who belong to a very strong team tend to look highly upon themselves. People see a strong team as unbeatable and supreme. Developing teams is so much fun. Some people enjoy forming and building a team from scratch and keeping it growing. These individuals specialize in team formations and team…
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Team Building Consultants

Teams are most likely experience difficulties and chaos if they do not spend time to bond with each other. This is the purpose of team building – to bring the individuals together through various team building activities in order to create a collaborative and mutually existing relationship. This kind of environment in a team allows for a smoother attainment of shared team goals. Many companies and organizations are seeking for unity among employees in achieving tasks and projects. Instead of working independently, companies like the idea of forming teams for a more productive output. And this is why team building…
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What is Self-Supervision ?

The term ‘supervision’ is defined as an act of overseeing the work and activities of another person who may not be fully knowledgeable about what he does. Supervision is applied and demonstrated in various aspects and in many concepts. At home, parents supervise their children. In the workplace, supervisors are assigned to watch over their members. The act of supervising is not about taking control over other people’s doings; it is more of guiding and giving direction in a personal or professional context. However, in certain cases, having an appointed person to watch over the activities of other people can…
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Why Self-Supervision is an Essential Skill?

Supervision is a management activity for selected top-performing individuals who are capable of managing or directing a group of employees reporting to them. In order to qualify as a supervisor, the person must possess the skills suitable for the position. These would generally include leadership, planning, delegation, people management, excellent communication, problem solving, and decision-making. However, this does not necessarily mean that the members cannot work without proper supervision. In fact, every career individual must learn the skill of self-supervising so as not to depend mostly on supervisors for the things they need to do. An employer or a manager…
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How to Build Self-Supervision Plan?

Often many consider the job of a supervisor or a manager to be quiet challenging: it is indeed not an easy role to take. Some people cannot imagine themselves in the shoes of their superiors because they think that supervising is something they cannot handle. The truth is you can be your own supervisor by inculcating the skill of self-supervision. Learning how to take control or direct your own work and activities is an ability that needs to be practiced and developed over time, if you want to be effective at it. Supervisors were not born to be supervisors. It took…
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What are the Self-Supervision Models?

The concept of supervision in the workplace environment has been studied by many professional experts. Self-supervision became a critical area of research since experts want to find out whether self-supervision can be obtained relying heavily on technology and resources or with a change in the organizational structure. If self-supervision is practiced in the workplace for utilizing technology, it means that the workers function on their own without a supervisor to guide or direct them as long as there are sufficient resources and technology needed to carry out the tasks. On the other hand, if self-supervision is used in a company…
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What are the Best Self-Supervision Techniques?

Good self-supervision skills can be applied to both personal and professional aspects of your life. Career individuals who are looking forward to become successful in their careers strive by self-supervising. This way, they prepare themselves for whatever the future will bring. How can one develop the skill of self-supervising? How can you learn to completely manage or run your own life with independence and responsibility? There are techniques and approaches to attain self-supervision. Proper Mind Conditioning Some of the failures that people experience are results of excessive negative thinking or the lack of confidence and trust in themselves. There are…
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What About Working Without Supervisor?

The corporate setting is a typical organizational system and a hierarchical structure of management and employees. Normally, employees will be grouped into teams or departments based on specializations or job functions. There are appointed managers, team leaders, and supervisors who belong to the management. They are regarded as the organizational leaders whose main roles are to direct and facilitate the members reporting directly to them. Even the management requires supervision in which case, the team leaders report directly to the supervisors, the supervisors are supervised by the managers, and the managers are directly under the supervision of the board of…
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Why Self-Analysis and Self-Supervision is Important?

Any kind of personal development endeavor involves a lot of aspects to consider and apply in order to realize one’s potentials. Once these potentials are identified, they become your personal strengths and assets that can empower you as an individual and take you to greater heights. In order to become an effective individual, you have to get in touch with yourself. No one else knows you better than yourself. In some cases, people who fail to connect to their inner selves find it hard to get a hold of their lives. Other people tend to dominate or take over their…
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What Skills You Need for Self-Supervision?

It may seem like being in a workplace without a supervisor is a very relaxing and stress-free arrangement. The truth is it can be really challenging for working individuals to come to the office everyday without a supervisor to oversee what they are doing. Supervising is not an easy task; it involves huge responsibilities, so the person who takes on the position has to have certain capabilities. When a supervisory role is available, the management selects the one who has leadership qualities, someone who can efficiently handle and direct a group of people. Yet, working individuals must not rely too…
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Why Self-Supervision is important at the Workplace?

The business or organization benefits a lot from employees who are motivated, and work independently with minimum supervision. The management that empowers its workers to utilize their self-reliance and ingenuity to work without supervision will find the organizational goals easy to achieve. A good leader gives the members a chance to be their own bosses by letting them work with autonomy and self-control so they can develop new skills and increase job satisfaction. In fact, one of the causes of job dissatisfaction among employees is when they feel that they are too controlled and monitored over their roles as working…
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What is Team Self-Supervision?

Self-supervision is usually regarded as an individual skill of maturity, responsibility and independence. Autonomy in the workplace can bring a high level of motivation and empowerment to the employees. Self-supervision or work autonomy has helped minimizing relationship barriers between management and employees. It also helps improve performance through the ideas of the workers, and cultivates healthy relationships with a high level of trust among employees. In a traditional organizational structure, only those from the higher management are allowed to supervise or direct the first-level employees. With a more pragmatic approach to the organizational workflow, many companies now adapt structural changes,…
December 9, 2010 - - Comments:

The Most Important Advantages of Self-Supervision

One clear sign of responsibility and maturity is the ability to self-supervise. By being able to self-supervise, you have a complete control of both personal and professional aspects of your life.  During early childhood years, your parents acted as your supervisors. They had total control of your activities. They also made decisions for you because you were not ready to be on your own. As you grew and matured, you became more exposed to the environment and various factors became agents of change in your personality. These could be your peers, your school, your workplace, and the associations or organizations…
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What are the Disadvantages of Self-Supervision?

The ability to self-supervise is generally advantageous and helpful for the growth of an individual in his various aspects of life. This skill is most valuable when the person starts to embark on a career and aims to develop it. Individuals who can self-supervise are also called self-directed, self-managed or self-regulated people. It does not only benefit the person; it also creates a positive impact on the people who are, in a way, connected with the individual. A very common example would be the workplace scenario. If employees are self-directed and self-managed, supervisors will not have to worry about constantly…
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What Are The Most Common Self-Supervision Mistakes?

The concept of self-supervision makes employees feel a high level of responsibility toward their work, which leads to increased work motivation and productivity. According to research studies, employees with good self-supervision skills tend to develop positive personality traits. These traits create a positive impact and contribute to the work performance of the employees because they are bound to utilize their best skills and abilities. However, everything has its flaws and imperfections. There are many pitfalls that organizations may incur in an attempt to train employees how to effectively self-supervise. These mistakes are expected especially because the move to self-supervision in…
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What is Coaching and Mentoring?

Coaching and mentoring are two important processes that can be applied in different areas such as academic institutions, athletic teams, and in workplace settings. In many companies and organizations, coaching and mentoring are regarded as highly effective techniques in employee development, for both management and staff level. The normal process is that the higher management has the task to conduct coaching and mentoring to the entry level employees or the staff. The main purpose of coaching and mentoring in the workplace is to motivate professionals to bring out the best of their capabilities. Usually people think that those who go through…
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What are the Differences Between Coaching and Mentoring?

Both coaching and mentoring has the same goals: to enable individuals to maximize their full potentials, which can be useful in their various roles and functions held in companies and organizations. Although there are many uses and applications of coaching and mentoring, the steps and procedures conducted by coaches and mentors are just about the same. They act as facilitators in identifying the needs, skills, and motivations of the individuals that can bring about changes in their personal and professional lives. During the session, they also utilize useful techniques of questioning. They assist in establishing goals and ways of monitoring…
December 18, 2010 - - Comments:

Coaching as a Process

Coaching is best conducted if the coach is fully aware and knowledgeable of the theories and practices involved in the process. Aside from that, coaching is most effective if the coach can demonstrate a variety of skills, styles, and techniques suitable to the context in which coaching is conducted. The activity is dynamic and broad. In the workplace, a coach must know the theoretical concepts and must fully embrace their functions before progressing to the application. The Value of Coaching Process Professional coaches follow a set of standards in their coaching activities. This includes utilizing a coaching model, a coaching…
December 19, 2010 - - Comments:

The Process of Mentoring

Mentoring is a tool used by various organizations and other entities for the personal development and empowerment of their employees. Mentoring is a powerful process and an effective approach in helping individuals in developing their careers. Mentoring is a partnership between the mentor and the mentee who share similar experiences or who are in the same field of work. Apart from personal development, it is about relationship building. This is basically what distinguishes mentoring from coaching. Successful mentoring is based on a step-by-step process which has the role to build the relationship and conduct the mentoring session effectively. Just as…
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Why Coaching and Mentoring is Important?

Coaching and mentoring are increasingly used mainly for professional development, to indicate a positive change in individuals and to encourage the transfer of knowledge from the coach / mentor to the individual. Organizations and companies find coaching and mentoring highly beneficial for the career growth of their employees so coaching and mentoring has been applied by many entities in their organizational practices. At the workplace, coaching and mentoring is used when the management finds that there are working individuals who need to enhance their potentials to perform better in their jobs and to be more productive. There may be skills…
December 23, 2010 - - Comments:

What is the Role of a Coach and a Mentor?

Coaches and mentors play an essential role in the success of an organization. They are responsible for implementing the coaching and mentoring processes and procedures set by the organization as part of their employee development programs. As such, the bulk of the responsibility relies on how effective they are, in performing their coaching and mentoring functions and how they carry out their roles. Most organizations appoint supervisors and managers to take on the role of a coach. They are often seen as the most capable of conducting the coaching sessions because their skills and knowledge levels are apt for the…
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