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The Most Important Coaching and Mentoring Skills

Being a coach or a mentor is not an easy role to perform. These roles are very crucial to an organization and its people. Because of this, when investing in coaching and mentoring programs in the workplace, quality must be observed in terms of the processes, standards, and the people assigned to do coaching.  The organization must have high expectations from the designated coaches. These individuals must possess the necessary personal and professional qualities of a good and effective coach. Usually coaches and mentors are part of the management in the organization. Being such, they ought to have the right…
December 24, 2010 - - Comments:

What are the Best Practices in Mentoring?

Mentoring has been closely associated with coaching as a highly effective practice in developing individual potential and performance. A coaching program requires a structured and standard implementation of processes and guidelines, and a mentoring program is not different. Yet, mentoring can be either formal or informal. It requires a connection between two individuals – a mentor and a protégé or a mentee. In many companies and other public or private sector entities, mentoring has been known to contribute largely in the professional development and career of individuals. Organizations incorporate formal mentoring sessions because this way productivity from the employee and…
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How to Conduct Effective Coaching?

Organizations looking after the needs of their people always find ways and means to address those needs. Coaching and mentoring programs are established to continue developing people and bring out their best. Coaching in the workplace is very important and must be perceived positively by the working individuals. In some cases, employees tend to be apprehensive towards coaching sessions because they feel that due to poor performance at work, they have not met the expectations of the company. This kind of thinking must be eradicated when it comes to coaching. Instead, the coaching program must be seen as an opportunity…
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Coaching Best Practices Explained

Utilizing a coaching program as a part of organizational practice for employee development requires a systematic and structured approach. Coaching is not just something that may or may not be conducted in a causal method; coaching is not a temporary activity. Once a company decides to embrace a coaching program as part of the system, it must be structured and must be a regular activity. It has to be a fixed implementation to function as a tool for enhancing employee performance and growth. Being a crucial program for employee development, the coaching process must be outlined and coaching best practice…
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About Different Coaching and Mentoring Styles

Coaching and mentoring can be conducted creatively using different coaching and mentoring styles. Yet, this does not mean that the coach or mentor can mess up the processes for both activities. The coaching and mentoring process remains to be structured and procedural. The styles to be used in these programs depend on the coach and mentor. The important thing to consider when adapting a certain style is that it should be suited and easily grasped by the learner. Coaches and mentors must keep in mind that people have various learning styles. Some of them are visual learners and get a good…
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Things to Know About Coaching Tips and Techniques

The main purpose of investing in a coaching program and holding coaching sessions is to help individuals empower their careers and increase their level of work performance. However the success of an organizational coaching program is dependent on several factors. The effectiveness of the coaching process is an important factor. If coaches are not bound by coaching guidelines and a structured process, they may fail to meet the goals of coaching. The skills and competencies of a coach also influence the success of the coaching program. If the program is well-structured with a set of guidelines and clear processes but…
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Methods to Coach Inexperienced Learners

Coaching becomes an essential program in the workplace when there are issues and inconsistencies in the overall productivity of the company as well as employee relationships. In common situations, coaching will be conducted to any of the following: Coaching inexperienced learners in order to help them develop skills and improve performance . Coaching experienced learners who lack the motivation and willingness to improve work performance There are employees who do not have first-hand experience of the task but have the competence to perform it. Others are task-experienced but lack the necessary skills to perform the task. Yet, there are also…
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Executive Coaching: How to Coach Managers?

Coaching programs are not only intended for first-line employees or staff in a company, as a means for enhancing career growth, coaching can also be conducted to the executives or the senior management level employees. This is called executive coaching wherein the leaders of the organization also go through coaching sessions to continually enhance their effectiveness in the workplace. The company usually sponsors the coaching sessions to their executives and management level employees by hiring a professional executive coach. It is important for company executives to take a refresher of their scope of work and take stock of their skills….
December 27, 2010 - - Comments:

What are the Challenges of Team Coaching?

Organizational teams work as instruments of success in achieving organizational goals. Teams are created to produce outstanding results that cannot be achieved by individual effort alone. Yet in teams there are challenges brought about by various factors. The quality of team performance can be an issue in reaching those goals. So companies have to take action in building better and more empowered teams. A team-coaching program is an effective means to optimize productivity and relationship between the members of a team. Coaching sessions in the organization may be conducted basically in two approaches – individual and group setting. Since the…
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MS Project – Schedule and Control

Controlling your projects can become very tedious if there are many tasks that have to be handled by many persons. They can become more complicated if you are expected to know the completion status as well as know the value of completed tasks.
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MS Project – Summary Task

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a summary task in MS Project. You will also lean to format the schedule.
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MS Project – Create a Calendar

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a Calendar in MS Project.
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MS Project – Timeline

In this tutorial you will learn how to use timeline that is appropriate to your project schedule in MS Project. Projects with a (more than a year) long duration usually have months as their time unit. This can be reduced to weeks if duration is for 12 months. If a project has a duration of one week, then days can be used as a time unit.
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MS Project – Gantt Bar

Modify shape of Gantt bar – In this tutorial you will learn how to modify shape of Gantt bar in MS Project.
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MS Project – Gridlines

Grid lines – In this tutorial you will learn how to work with grid lines in MS Project. You can show grid lines to make it easier to visualize your schedule.
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MS Project – Task Management

In this tutorial you will learn how to manage task in MS Project. There are two ways: – Top down, – Bottom up.
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MS Project – Task Sequence

In this tutorial you will learn how to sequence your tasks in MS Project, create milestones and respect links.
January 9, 2011 - - Comments:

MS Project – Assign Task Responsibilities

Assign responsibilities by either typing in the names of those responsible or selecting the names from the drop down menu.
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MS Project – Schedule Review

Now that you have formatted the way your project will look like, inputted duration for each lowest-level task, assigned the predecessor of each task, assigned resources and costs, you are now ready to review your schedule.
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MS Project – Baseline Schedules

Now that you are satisfied that your schedule is workable, then you are ready to use it for managing and controlling your project. But as you progress in your work, you need to know the status of your project.
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MS Project – Reschedule Men and Money

This is also called resource leveling. While the completion of tasks preceding a task determines the criticality of a project, availability of people responsible for certain tasks and of equipment or money has a direct impact on your project.
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MS Project – Reduce Overall Project Duration

This is also called “crashing” a project. To reduce overall project duration, reduce the duration of only those tasks that are considered critical. When you reduce duration of critical tasks, it is possible that non-critical tasks can become critical. When crashing a project, you should not only look at critical tasks but also availability of men and money.
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MS Project – Printing Reports

MS Project has a number of report templates to choose from. Before you make a final print, let us first preview the schedule.
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MS Project – Report Types

MS Project offers different kinds of reports. These reports are as follows: Overview reports, Current reports, Costs reports , Assignment reports, Workloads reports , Custom reports
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MS Project – Data Exchange

Data exchange really means exporting or importing your project data. In this tutorial you will learn how to perform Data exchange in MS Project
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MS Project – Menu Ribbon

Select All Commands Scroll down to search and select commands you wish to include in the Ribbon.
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HR Processes Impact

Human Resources are the first team an individual gets to interact with when they enter an organization. The processes and policies extended by this team act as the backbone of an organization’s growth and the employee’s motivation. How do their defined processes and policies impact us? Read on to understand in detail who these individuals are and what their responsibilities are. Human Resources Human Resources or HR, as they are known in short, are a group of individuals who are equipped with the responsibility of forming the organization’s workforce and to implement strategies and policies that are related to their…
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HR and Payroll Compliance

Every month when you receive the payslip, you notice the details mentioned in it with care – the deductions, the tax structure and other benefits included. But has it occurred to you to give at times a thought on the amount of effort and the systems that work to create the payslip? Have you ever wondered whether payroll creation and compliance is the work of accounting or HR department? Do you know the considerations that are taken into effect before preparation of the payroll? Read on to understand about payroll compliance and the role of HR department in it. Definition of Payroll Compliance…
January 16, 2011 - - Comments:

ERP and Business Processes

Business processes can be linked to ERP to gain significant advantages and to achieve specific goals. A complete understanding of the traditional method in conjunction with the ERP method of business processing will help in opting for the right method to achieve success. This article is all about business processes and use of ERP for those. The below content also explains how traditional method differs from the ERP method in establishing the business processes. First of all, let us understand what a business process is and what ERP systems are. Then we shall proceed to explain how both are linked…
January 17, 2011 - - Comments:

Six Sigma for Process Improvement

Six Sigma is a frequent term that we all have heard about in our day to day corporate activity. Though a very powerful tool for process improvement, it is vital that it is understood and implemented in the right manner for maximum gain. To help you understand the process better, we have consolidated information pertaining to Six Sigma and how it can help in process improvement in this article. What is Six Sigma? To explain in a simple layman term, a near perfection quality is Six Sigma. It is a methodical and data-driven strategy that aims at eliminating defects almost…
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Process Improvement Models

Process Improvement is defined as a method that is introduced to bring in changes so as to increase the quality of a product, decrease the costs and to improve the schedules. This kind of process improvement follows a well-defined methodology or strategy so as to achieve desired results. Process improvement can be brought about in any field and our area of concentration in this article would be on software process improvement models. We shall understand about the different kinds of models that are involved in improving a software process and basic differences between them. Software Process Improvement Process Improvement methods…
January 20, 2011 - - Comments:

CMM Software Process Management

CMM or Capability Maturity Model is an implementation method that can aid in improving business processes in an organization. Before we understand what CMM is and what role this maturity model plays in process management, it is mandatory to understand what a maturity model is. Maturity Models Maturity Models are a set of layered or structured levels or standards that denote the efficiency with which the process followed in an organization can produce reliable results. It acts as a benchmark for comparing an organization’s processes and results with an established standard. A Maturity Model helps in understanding the initial starting…
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Process Orientation

Following a process or a procedure is a way of preventing chaos or troubles in life. Day-to-day examples like following the signal, adhering to a queue, etc. can be looked upon as ways in which order is brought about in our life. In certain scenarios, where individuals tend to miss out on the process or rules, officials are appointed to enforce the same so as to maintain order and convenience. The same is applicable to software development too. It is not uncommon that we are often faced with the question, do we need process orientation? The answer is not just…
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Process Implementation

A process is a set of sequential steps that ensure the end product to be produced in a qualitative and consistent manner. These kind of consistent products will ensure least deviation and reduced defects. Thus creation of software services and solutions that possess minimal deviation from the client specifications are the goal of software development or maintenance projects. To enable this, it is a must that clear and well-defined processes are established in organizations or companies. The importance of processes and their implementation is a key factor for the success levels of an organization. Thus understanding how processes are implemented…
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Understanding Performance Appraisal Process

Performance Appraisal is an organizational process in which information is collected and analyzed to establish the comparative worth of an employee. It is a collective measure of the work an employee does so as to understand his value add to the company or the organization. The employee is rated based on his previous work during the year so as to motivate him for improving his work in the future. In short, it is a systematic way in which performance of employees in an organization is reviewed and assessed for a given period of time so as to motivate them for…
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Business Process Modeling (BPM)

In the current scenario of complex business situations, analysis and improvement of business processes require high levels of understanding and efforts before implementing the solution. This is where BPM or Business Process Models are used extensively. The usage of these process models in current business scenario has contributed to effective understanding of the processes and the involved activities. Read on to find out more about business process models, their history and about tools used for creating them. Business Process Model – Definition It is an activity approach that includes the schematic representation of processes that are involved in an organization….
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Business Process Change

Processes and procedures are fundamentals for any organization and its success. Processes provide a standard and systematic pattern for growth of an organization and it needs to be well defined and implemented. But processes can undergo changes and re-implementations so as to keep up with the advancements and technical improvements of the world. Hence business process change is an unavoidable aspect of corporate organizations; and an individual’s success and survival depends on how well he can get acquainted with it. Business Process A business process is defined as a set of sequential steps that define and aid in achieving organizational…
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Business Process Management

Management of an organization can involve handling various genres of tasks; and Business Process Management, or BPM as commonly known, is one of them. This article is a brief introduction to business process management and its associated concepts. Read on to understand about it in detail. BPM or Business Process Management Business process management is an approach that aims at aligning all aspects of the organization with the needs of the clients. It is an approach that aims at managing the effectiveness of the business from an overall manner. In other words, the approach is a holistic one which aims…
January 27, 2011 - - Comments:

CMMi Delivery Process

Released as a successor to the CMM process, CMMi was released in the year 2002. The model was created by the Carnegie Mellon University and is a trademark owned by them. Read on to understand more about the CMMi process and how it helps in improvising the process of an organization. What is CMMi? The Capability Maturity Model Integration, or popularly known as CMMi, is an improvement process that aims at improving the performance of processes in an organization. The CMMi approach provides organizations with the needed approach for essential process improvement. The CMMi model integrates the functions in an…
January 28, 2011 - - Comments:

Getting Acquainted with different Processes

Whether you are a new employee in a company or new to the team, the processes and procedures followed in a company are always new and tough initially. The ease of adherence to any process or guideline is not easy when you start with it though it becomes a routine part of the life after a period of practice. But this initial period is the most difficult part of being a starter and learning to cope up with it is an integral part of improving your productivity and efficiency. What are processes? Processes are standard guidelines or workflows that are…
January 29, 2011 - - Comments:

Global Giants Process Makers

Who can be Process Makers in Global Giants Process making is a very important part of corporate responsibility and requires not just strenuous efforts but also clear understanding of the situation and requirements. Not everyone in the corporate world turn into process makers and not every process maker becomes successful. This article is about the basis of process making and about process makers. If you have always wondered who can be effective process makers among the current scenario of global giants, read on to find out about it. Processes are a set of guidelines or activities that is followed for…
January 30, 2011 - - Comments:

SDLC Process

Software developments that are carried out without any process or regulations often result in an end product with decreased quality and functionality. Such projects might also tend to become delayed or over the budget. With the increasing number of projects unable to maintain schedules and requirements, SDLC or software development lifecycle has become an integral part of software development process. Read on to understand in details about SDLC process and the various different models under it. SDLC or Software Development Lifecycle is a model or structure that is adhered to during the development of software. It is also known as…
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Recruitment Process and its Importance

Do you feel uneasy when you sit for an interview in your recruitment process of an organization or company? Do you sweat over the strenuous documentation and details that need to be filled in before the evaluation? Maybe you are not alone in this regards. Research says that more than 14% of the people tend to lose their cool and become uneasy during the waiting period of a job interview. The recruitment of an individual into an organization plays a very important role as it determines the selection of the right candidate for the job. Read on to understand about…
February 1, 2011 - - Comments:

Resignation Processes

Every activity in corporate world involves a series of processes that are essential for its completion. Resignation of an employee from an organization also possesses the same level of processes he had when he would have joined the services. It is very important and necessary to understand the processes so as to get relieved from the company in a harmonious manner. This article details all the processes that are required to be followed from the time of submitting your resignation till an employee’s last day in the organization. Resignation is a process by which the work agreement between the employee and the…
February 3, 2011 - - Comments:

Process Documentation Methods

With the increase in processes and activities in present day organizations, it is but likely to make sure the methods and processes are documented in a well defined manner. The documentation of the processes will ensure that they are propagated in the right manner within the organization. The complexity of the processes and the huge employee strength in companies make it necessary for processes to be documented. It becomes difficult for the process to be propagated by word of mouth or to be explained on a one-on-one basis. These features bring in the need for strategic process documentation and the…
February 4, 2011 - - Comments:

Industrial Process

Industries form the backbone of any economy and it is these industries that bring to a common layman the basic commodities of living. These industries are comprised of industrial processes and activities which are the key for effective and quality production of end products. This article details what industrial processes are and the various types of industrial processes. What is an Industrial Process? Processes and procedures in a large scale that involve chemical or mechanical steps aiding them in manufacture of a specific item or items is known as an Industrial Process. These processes become the key components of heavy…
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Anger and Forgiveness

While Forgiving Others Can be Hard, Studies Show It is Effective Throughout the course of your life, there are many times when you will be wronged, where people and institutions you trust will take advantage of you. When you’re in a situation like this, the biggest question you should ask yourself is whether or not you should forgive. Forgiving others is never easy, especially when you’re the innocent person who has suffered as a result of the actions of others. In truth, it is generally good to forgive others, but it must be done with a sense of balance. For…
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Symptoms of Anger

To Manage Your Anger Properly, You Must First Recognize the Symptoms The symptoms for anger can be broken down into two categories, and these are aggressive anger and anger which is passive. Each form of anger has symptoms which are unique to it. Passive anger is a form of anger which may be hard to recognize for those who do not know what to look for. Those who have passive anger have a tendency to be quite secretive. They will typically say negative things behind the backs of people they do not like, and they may also give "silent treatment"…
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Managing Anger at the Work Place

Studies have shown that anger in the workplace is quite rampant, and it tends to be highly intense. The most dramatic examples of workplace anger have resulted in workplace violence, where employees or former employees physically harmed either themselves or their co-workers. Controlling Your Anger in The Workplace is Critical What leads to anger in the workplace? Why does it occur? Most importantly, how can it be reduced or avoided entirely? In this article we will attempt to answer these questions. To understand anger in the workplace, one must be able to understand the nature of capitalism itself. In a…
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Stress and Anger Connection

A number of studies have indicated that there is a clear relationship that exists between stress and anger. Stress is a phenomenon that can take us from feeling peaceful to suddenly experiencing discomfort with regard to our surroundings. In scientific terms, stress is the response that our body gives to the demands that are placed on us on a daily basis. These demands are referred to as being "stressors." While many stressors are unavoidable, others are largely negative. For example, if you are on the way to work, and you are already running late, a stressor could be someone cutting…
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Best Approach towards Anger Management

In order for anger management to be effective, you must gain control over your anger. Trying to get rid of your anger is worthless, and the reason for this is because anger is a normal emotion, just like happiness or sadness; it is something you will experience many times throughout the course of your life. The best approach to anger management is one which is balanced. You will not only need to control the emotions you feel when you become angry, but you will also need to express this emotion in a manner which is healthy. One anger management technique…
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Anger Management For Professionals

Anger management is best described as psychological techniques which can allow a person to control or reduce the amount of anger they have when reacting to specific situations. Anger management techniques vary widely, but their goals are essentially the same; to allow an individual to manage their anger and resolve stressful or frustrating situations in a productive manner. Anger management methods make use of techniques such as breathing as well as meditation in order to bring about a level of relaxation. When it comes to anger management, one thing that you must keep in mind is that anger issues differ…
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When Anger Can be Good

One of the biggest problem with most anger management programs is that they focus on anger as being the problem instead of focusing on “the ways in which people handle their anger.” Anger is an emotion that all humans express, and there is a reason why we express it. Anger is the emotion expressed by a human being when they want to let other human beings know that they are not happy with the situation they are in.  There are times when anger can be very helpful. For example, lets say that an investigation reveals that a local company in a…
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Introduction to Decision Making

Every day people are posed with options and choices to make. In the many actions and situations that individuals face each day, decisions have to be made. To some, decision making seems like a complicated and difficult thing to do. According to studies, a lot of people are poorer in coming up with decisions than they think. That is why leaders exist to take the role of decision makers for the group or team. Yet, a good knowledge of the concept of decision making, the skills needed, and some tools or techniques to be used will help in developing sound…
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Intuition and Decision Making

Intuition and Decision Making The need to make a decision is really not easy. In fact, many people find it their ultimate weakness in which case they are called as indecisive or fickle-minded. Individuals who cannot make up their minds effortlessly are considered poor decision makers. Usually, they are dependent on others for a decision. Yet, there are also people who make decisions based on instincts or gut feeling and in the category of decision makers, they are considered to be intuitive. A lot of individuals actually prefer their personal intuitions when it comes to reaching a decision because according…
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Decision Making and Problem Solving

Problems are part of daily life. These serve as challenges and tools in the various actions and situations that people experience. In an organizational setting, problems at work are inevitable. Work issues can be experienced by any employee, but the bulk of the problem-solving and decision-making falls in the hands of supervisors and managers. Deciding for a choice that would benefit everyone in the team is a crucial role of a manager. Yet, for individual problems, autonomous approach must be practiced. The steps involved in solving a problem and making a decision are pretty much similar. The process starts out…
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Types of Decision Making

Decision making is all about making up one’s mind on the most feasible choice from among the available options. It requires a mental exercise to intellectually settle on a certain choice depending on what the situation requires. Decisions are needed when there are two very close options, when problems arise and a solution is needed, when an opportunity comes along, and whenever the need to make a choice is required. Because every individual differs in terms of intellectual skills, the ability to make decisions also varies. Decision makers are categorized into various types. The manner of decision making is also…
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Decision Making Process

Everyday situations and events would pressure individuals to make up their minds in order to move on with whatever it is they have been mulling over. Whether important or not, decisions are made every single day and every time there is a need to. Hasty decisions usually do not generate positive and effective results, although there are times when quick decisions are needed to get things going. A well-thought of and planned decision usually creates desirable and favorable outcomes. Making a decision is not as easy people think it is. It can sometimes be a mind-boggling thing to do. Ideally,…
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Decision Making Skills

Choosing among options can be really challenging for some people, especially when the choices are tough and competitive. You may have noticed that some people are weak at decision making, and when an opportunity comes along, they cannot make up their minds easily. Indecisiveness makes one unreliable to other people. For example, if you belong to a team and the team leader will delegate someone to make the decisions or help out with the decisions for the group, your chance of being given the role will be high if you can be trusted enough when it comes to decisions. Of…
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Factors and Components of Decision Making

Decisions are very essential in being able to move on with a certain situation or carry out a particular action. People make decisions on just about anything that has something to do with their life – political choices, personal choices, career decisions, financial decisions, medical decisions, and relationship decisions. Many theories have been coined to explain how people come up with decisions, its components, and what factors affect them to decide for the present and future actions. A decision made is rooted from several factors and it composes elements as well. This article will identify and explain the various factors…
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Decision Making Tools and Techniques

Oftentimes, people really have a difficult time deciding and choosing between or among options. Indecisiveness is not something innate. An indecisive person can master the art of good decision making. One way to make this happen is to apply a practical technique when making decisions. The various tools and techniques of decision making are very helpful in teaching people how to become quick and smart decision makers. There are so many of these decision making tools and one can choose any of these techniques which seems applicable and useful for the situation. Some Strategies in Decision Making When the need…
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Decision Making Models

From time to time, individuals need to make decisions probably for themselves or for personal reasons; some decisions are meant for other people, some for business sake, and as a contribution towards something positive and beneficial. Because of the complexity of the concept of decision making, many scholars structured decision making models with a purpose of making the procedures easier and smoother when settling for a decision in various contexts. What is a Decision Making Model? A decision making model is a structured and systematic approach in taking decisions. It is a means of structuring data for ease of presentation…
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Individual Decision Making

Good decision making is a skill to be learned and mastered, especially for leaders who are managing a team. More importantly, individuals must also practice being good decision makers since it is not advisable to be too dependent on others for personal decisions. The downside of being too dependent on others is that you might have a hard time standing on your own two feet when a situation would require you to make a choice without anyone’s help. A better way to deal with it is to consult friends or trusted people who can advise you on the kind of…
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Group Decision Making

The functionality of a group in terms of performance has been known to be effective in various aspects such as conflict situations, problem solving, and decision making. The group takes into account the individual needs and ideas of the members, making it a collaborative approach in dealing with just about any kind of situation. When it comes to decisions, a group decision making style works best for many organizations where members are grouped into teams. Group decision making is bounded by the principle of synergy or the notion that problems are more effectively handled and managed by a collective and…
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Financial Decision Making

Probably one of the most difficult aspects of decision making is the financial concept. Financial management involves smart decision making. When you receive your monthly paycheck, there is the issue about how to spend the money or how to save it. Needless spending sometimes happens because there is poor decision making on one’s money. For example, when going to the supermarket for grocery, you might go beyond your budget because you spotted items that are not on your grocery list. The decision at that moment becomes instant and hasty without careful evaluation of whether the money is worth spending or…
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Career Decision Making

A very important aspect of an individual’s life is getting a career. After school, the next step to focus on is building a career by choosing a job in relation to the field of expertise or a work where competencies are useful. A well-established career is one that is carefully chosen and dutifully performed. Choosing a job that is in line with your profession can lead to a successful career. Career decision making is very critical in every individual for the fulfillment of that aspect in one’s life. It is a process of choosing a career choice based on personal…
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Leadership Decision Making

Leadership Decision Making Decision making is a very crucial thing that any individual performs in various situations. It is a matter of choosing one over another because the chosen alternative seems to be the most usable and practicable option. Everyone has probably made countless decisions in their lives, ranging from the simplest to the most complex situations. May it be in the personal or professional aspect of a person’s life, decisions are deemed important as these can sometimes advocate change in the way things normally take place. If you belong to a team supervised by a leader, the bulk of…
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Common Decision Making Mistakes

To some, decisions may be easy to reach while other people cannot easily make up their minds on certain things. Decision making is a skill that requires constant practice. Once you are faced with a situation, you are forced to decide what is best for you or for others. Some decisions have to be made instantly and quickly; other kinds of decisions are analyzed before getting rolled out. Yet, human as we are, we commit mistakes, and even with decision making, we encounter pitfalls. These slip-ups are inevitable especially when the situation is little complex. A mistake must be taken…
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What is Ad Hoc Testing

What exactly is Ad Hoc Testing? When Will you use Ad Hoc Testing ? Ad-hoc testing is an unscripted software testing method. Often, people confuse it with the exploratory, negative and monkey testing. In the domain of software testing, the word “ad-hoc” means that the test is for a particular purpose at hand only. You cannot use the same test another time. It is almost like a “single-use” test. Thus, it has to be very effective and efficient. The following characteristics will provide the real meaning of ad-hoc testing: Ad-hoc testing is a random and unscripted test, performed without a…
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Oracle SQL*Loader – Working with Discarded and Rejected Records

In this tutorial you will learn how to use the options in SQL*Loader for generating Bad File, SQL*Loader Rejects, Oracle Database Rejects, Discard File, Log File and Logging Information. Consider a scenario where you have a data file with city, states and zip codes. You are interested in loading data only for one particular state and reject any record which does not have a zip code. Such records which you are not interested can be in the discard file. SQL*Loader rejects records with missing quotes and Oracle database rejects records when a piece of information is missing but is required…
March 30, 2011 - - Comments:

Oracle 11g PL/SQL New Features

The tutorial lists the major PL/SQL additions and enhancements covered in Oracle 11g. The features described here are based on their utility in a development environment. SQL* Plus Stepped Down and Passwords made Case Sensitive SQL* Plus is no more the part of Oracle home family. This step has been taken to recommend the use of SQL Developer. SQL Developer version 3.0 is the latest release from Oracle, in which all the earlier reported bugs were resolved. Besides, developers can still optionally setup SQL* Plus environment on command line prompt. Now, database connection passwords could be case sensitive. Two new…
April 24, 2011 - - Comments:

PL/SQL Native Compilation in Oracle 11g

During the introduction of Objects and Types in Oracle 8 release, PL/SQL was referred as procedural and object oriented language. While Oracle 9i and 10g were more concentrated on the sharpening of the object oriented model of Oracle, Oracle 11g aims at evolving PL/SQL from interpreted language to natively compiled language. In the tutorial, we shall see the changes made to achieve native compilation and its post application effects. Interpreted to Native Compilation: A Tour Native compilation of program units was first introduced in Oracle 9i release 1. Introduction of native compilation was taken as one of the revolutionary changes…
April 25, 2011 - - Comments:

Oracle 11g Result Cache

Result Caching is a new feature introduced in Oracle 11g. Since its induction in the 11g release, caching of result sets has emerged out as one of the most efficient performance tip in modern database applications.
April 28, 2011 - - Comments:

Compound Triggers in Oracle 11g

Oracle 11g offers considerable improvements in database triggers. These additions have not only enhanced the language usability but also promise a better performance in a real application environment.
May 9, 2011 - - Comments:

What is Acceptance Testing

Acceptance testing is the last important test among many tests that a developed software system undergoes. Acceptance testing facilitates the end-users to test the software created and ascertain if the developed software, actually meets their requirements or not. The functionality of the software is most likely acceptable, as software system produced at this stage, would have already undergone many tests like unit testing and integration testing. Acceptance test is neither a test that checks the software functionality nor a test that is run to expose bugs and errors. Rather, the clients themselves conduct acceptance testing, so both parties will know…
May 10, 2011 - - Comments:

What is Alpha Testing

Alpha Testing Essentials Alpha testing makes use of prototypes to test the software in its beta stage. However, you cannot expect the software to possess complete functionality for which it is designed especially at this stage. This is because alpha testing is usually conducted to ensure that the software that is being developed provides all necessary core functions and that it accepts all inputs and gives out expected outputs. Alpha tests are conducted in the software developer’s offices or on any designated systems so that they can monitor the test and list out any errors or bugs that may be…
May 13, 2011 - - Comments:

Oracle 11g SQL New Features

In continuation to my last tutorial on PL/SQL enhancements, I have compiled the list of enhancement pertaining to SQL. Similar to PL/SQL, Oracle had done considerable enhancements in SQL to raise performance level from instrumental to advisory. In the tutorial, we shall go through the performance oriented features, fresh additions and language enhancements. Performance improvements a. Alter table to add columns with default value In Oracle 11g, we can alter a table to add a column with a default value. Earlier, a developer used to update the value for the new column using UPDATE statement. Refer the example code [1]….
May 15, 2011 - - Comments:

Different Types of People Skills

In every aspect of life, the ability to deal with and relate to people is very essential in order to succeed in personal as well as professional level. You cannot probably imagine living even a single day without facing people and talking to them. It is not just possible since you need to communicate in order to get what you want, attain what you wish to achieve, and to do scores of routine tasks. As you grow and mature in life, you will eventually realize the value of having good people skills. Many people cannot easily relate to others in…
May 17, 2011 - - Comments:

Expressing Thoughts and Feelings Effectively

The ability to deliver thoughts and feelings towards other people effectively is an important aspect of communicate. However, it seems that verbal expression of ideas and displays of emotions do not come easy to many people. Verbal expression of ideas involves putting ideas into words. In most cases, you need to verbally communicate your train of thoughts for you to be understood by your listeners. In the articulation of your thoughts, many factors are considered to convey the message effectively. These elements will be further discussed in the course of this article. Your thinking pattern and feelings are well-coordinated which…
May 22, 2011 - - Comments:

How to Improve Communication Skills

Effective communication is when you are being understood and you are able to get your message across to anyone you communicate with. Moreover, your sufficient understanding of another person’s message also denotes good communication ability. Good and healthy communication per se is a two-way process. One person talks, the other one listens and vice-versa. If you are doing the talking all by yourself, that does not make you an effective communicator. You may even turn out to be a conversation “monopolizer”. Your communication skills are very essential in enhancing interpersonal skills. Facing and talking with different people, giving your opinions…
May 25, 2011 - - Comments:

Oracle 11g Invisible Index

Oracle 11g release has introduced a new property of an Index i.e. Visibility. Before the world saw 11g release, an index was always created and existed in visible mode. But now, as per the fresh feature in Oracle 11g, an index may exist in Invisible Mode too.
May 27, 2011 - - Comments:

Do you know When to be Assertive

An assertive character, which may be mistaken for aggressiveness, is not exactly the same attribute of an aggressive person. Although assertiveness is similar to being aggressive, the later denotes more of a stronger trait than the first one. When you are being assertive, you show characteristics of self-assurance, self-confidence, and firmness. On the other hand, when you are being aggressive, you demonstrate qualities of being insistent, sometimes even to the point of being hostile. Assertiveness is manifested in situations that would require the individual to push for something with a sense of urgency in order to achieve something. When people…
May 29, 2011 - - Comments:

Do you know When to ask and Provide Feedback

Often, people dread hearing comments or feedback especially when it is about their performance. Some are just scared of hearing negative remarks and be told about their flaws or mistakes. In the same way, not a lot people are also comfortable providing their personal criticisms about the performance of others for fear of offending the person or not giving the right opinion. To most people, the idea of giving and receiving feedback is automatically considered as negative. It is completely wrong notion to assume feedbacks as negative. In fact, feedback is not just about emphasizing on the weak and negative…
May 29, 2011 - - Comments:

Oracle 11g Virtual Columns

Oracle 11g had brought multiple language enhancement features. These features have not only added the language utility, but also widened the programming scope of database developers.
May 30, 2011 - - Comments:

What is Beta Testing

Beta testing is the last important step that software developers conduct before they launch new software. Software systems at their beta stages are not fully developed. Hence, you should not expect it to be completely functional. However, it does give you a first look and a brief glimpse of what it can do for the users before its final launching in the market.  Testing a software before it is commercially released into the market is not only vital but also very critical.  The released software should ensure there are no errors and bugs and the software application must work without…
June 1, 2011 - - Comments:

How do you Influence People

Persuasion or influencing others is not just a skill but also an art. After polishing your basic communication skills which includes your ability to talk and converse with people, you are now ready to engage in a more complex level of communicating viz., the skill of influencing also referred to as persuasion skill. With the varying personalities and manners of thinking that individuals have, influencing people is not an easy task. Yet, certain circumstances would prompt you to use your influencing power over people so that you can get what you want. Salespeople, for example, are known to be very…
June 1, 2011 - - Comments:

How Do You Resolve Conflict

The existence of conflicts between two individuals or among people in a group is just an uncomfortable scenario. Conflict arises from many different causes, but the primary factor for conflict is the differences in viewpoints and clash of opinions leading to arguments. Conflict also arises whenever common understanding is not achieved. Nevertheless, even with the nature of conflict, the existence of conflict is healthy for individuals involved because it challenges them to become more assertive, and they engage in a healthy interaction among each other. Conflict is inevitable whenever there is an exchange of ideas. It is healthy when dealt…
June 2, 2011 - - Comments:

Oracle 11g Collections

Composite data types are hybrid types which are capable of holding components of varying data type. Oracle implements composite data type in two forms, either as PL/SQL records or PL/SQL collections.
June 2, 2011 - - Comments:

What is Black Box Testing

Black box testing is a curious kind of testing as it is somewhat mysterious to the person who is testing the product. The tester will not have any prior knowledge or information about the internal mechanisms of the system that will be tested. In a typical software testing environment, the tester will only know what the inputs are and the expected output. However, the tester will have no idea about the types of programs used to make the output possible. Anyone can conduct black box testing because no programming knowledge is required to run the test. However, both software developer…
June 3, 2011 - - Comments:

What is Comparison Testing

Comparison Testing – Comparing the Software with Other Products In simple words, comparison testing is a type of testing, where testers compare a software product’s strengths and weaknesses with other software that are currently available in the market. Comparison test is a very good indicator of how competitive and useful the software product will be to the end users soon after its commercial release. In fact, comparison test will let you know whether the software project is marketable or not. You can perform comparison testing to ensure that the software has a fair chance to be profitable; good software will…
June 4, 2011 - - Comments:

How to Build Professional Relationships

It is inevitable that people will interact with each other in various aspects and dimensions. People interact with different individuals during social activities; they also interact when bonding with family and friends, and participating with other people in community activities. People need each other to survive and get through life’s difficulties. Whether you intend to establish a long-lasting bond with those personally attached to you or with whom you constantly deal with outside of personal relations, your challenge is how to keep the connection intact and nourished. Given the fact that people interaction is a part of life, you are…
June 6, 2011 - - Comments:

How to Build Professional Rapport

Building rapport and creating connections is an essential aspect of relating to people. In personal as well as professional setting, building a connection with whom you interact with makes it easy for you to attain what you want. Many successful companies use the secret of building rapport with its customers as one of the powerful weapons owing to its success. More than improvising its products and services, the focus is also on keeping good and strong relationships with the clients by establishing that connection even after the sales. This makes customers feel valued, giving them enough reason to stay and…
June 6, 2011 - - Comments:

Oracle Functions and Procedures

Encapsulation and modularity are the few of the generic and recommended language features, which enhance efficiency and scalability of the language in the application. Oracle database language implements these features through stored subprograms.
June 7, 2011 - - Comments:

Oracle 11g Exception Handling

Exception can be defined as the state of an entity, which is different from its conventional and normal behavior. In context to programming language, exception refers to the abnormal situation in the normal flow of the program.
June 9, 2011 - - Comments:

What is Empathy?

Dealing with different individuals is an integrated part of life. You get to encounter the same faces each day, and you also bump into new acquaintances. It just seems to be easy relating to those you have shared a few encounters already more than the people whom you simply met once or twice. In a job that requires you to empathize with customers, the task can be a challenging one given the fact that these are people you barely even know and yet you are asked to put yourself in their shoes. What is empathy? Why is there a need…
June 13, 2011 - - Comments:

People Skills – Effective Listening Skills

A necessary requirement for having strong people skills is the ability to communicate effectively. Effective communication is always a two-way process: one person talks and the other listens. You must understand that this is the basic guiding principle in communication. So, after polishing and mastering the art of expressing your thoughts and feelings effectively, the next goal should be to hone your listening ability. With poor listening skills, you will have difficulties in properly communicating your message to others. In turn, poor communication skills also hinder your aim of developing good people skills because of the plain fact that you…
June 13, 2011 - - Comments:

Why do you need People Skills ?

Imagine living a life on your own, shying away from the rest of the world. This seems impossible as majority of what you do every single day is to interact and communicate with people in one way or another. People interact in just about any situation, yet because every individual has a unique personality, the ability to deal with others also varies from one person to another. People interaction may not be an easy skill to acquire but everybody requires it, nonetheless. Mastery of people skill is challenging to individuals because every person has a unique and different personality. You…
June 13, 2011 - - Comments:

How to Persuade Others

Do you have what it takes to persuade people? Not every individual is gifted with a persuasive ability. In order to possess the power of persuasion, you must also demonstrate strong people skills. Many individuals tend to think of persuasion skill as challenging to manifest. Those who have developed the ability usually get things done their way and achieve goals more quickly and easily than people who are not that persuasive enough. Leaders are known to have good persuasion skills. Otherwise, they will not be in the position and will not be capable enough to lead their members. If you…
June 14, 2011 - - Comments:

What is Compatibility Testing

Computer software has become an integral part of people’s lives although many people are still not really aware of it. Various software have been developed to help people in the way they do their jobs, transact business, study, travel, shop, and in many other important activities. Manufacturing operations are more efficient and less costly, transactions are faster and convenient, medical examinations are more thorough and less painful or invasive and many hazardous activities are now safer because of the various software and hardware installed in the machines used. The use of software, be it an application software or a system…
June 14, 2011 - - Comments:

What is Concurrent Testing

Computerization has become an integral part of human life in the modern world and so is the software that runs them. Human interactions with these systems software are very complex. Modern appliances and gadgets at home, cars, banks, factories, schools, airplanes, and critical life-support devices use software products to run their functions. System failures will not only cause inconveniences and bitter experiences, they can also have serious consequences like loss of lives and properties. It is imperative that software developers develop numerous specifications for software reliability. Testing is still the best way to ensure software reliability and viability. Software developers…
June 15, 2011 - - Comments:

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