As people go up the corporate ladder, they handle more responsibilities. They need skills — training — to lead entire businesses, not just departments or small teams. This is where an MBA comes in. It’s the internationally-accepted approach to equip professionals with high-level business skills. The challenge: getting a degree is usually very time-consuming and […]
Intensified competition. Shrinking budgets and resources. Fewer employees. Tough deadlines. These are some of the challenges that companies and professionals across different levels face today. So how can professionals still perform well– and even better — despite these obstacles? Professionals need the right mix of creativity and innovation that would translate into better processes, more […]
We’ve heard this several times: people are the best assets of any organization. This is why many companies have invested a significant bulk of their resources to ensure that only the most qualified people are recruited and hired. But even with the best hires, why do many organizations still experience several challenges? These are challenges […]
Through the years the face of customer service has changed and is continuously changing. Technology, specifically in the form of social media, has created a wide of variety of platforms for customers to reach us, give feedback, and even share their good – or bad – experiences with all of their friends and followers. Hence, […]
Did you know that most of the businesses in the country are run by families? In fact, the Philippines ranks 11th worldwide for the most number of family-owned enterprises. Is your business part of this list? Big or small, family businesses must ensure growth, competitiveness and profitability. Traps that cause the downfall of businesses must be […]
After organizations develop brilliant plans to ensure their competitiveness, the truth is, producing the desired outcomes is the greater challenge. What programs or initiatives should be implemented? What kind of support systems and structures are needed by the organization? What feedback mechanisms will ensure that people across various levels and units perform according to expectations […]
Puzzled by finance? Financial Management isn’t incomprehensible. Learn basic concepts in getting the story behind numbers. Apply the tools in coming up with integrated financial decisions in line with the goals of the company. With Guthrie-Jensen’s Practical Financial Management Seminar, you and your colleagues will: Determine your company’s financial health Develop strategies to improve working […]
The needs of people in the organization have evolved. Yet two things remain true. First, people are still the organization’s most important resource to drive growth, competitiveness, and profitability. Second, they still need to be supported by excellent HR programs and initiatives by engaging into HR trainings and courses to help the organization meet peak […]
In this technology-driven, and highly-competitive environment, companies need to go beyond selling products and implementing the usual marketing strategies. There is a need for innovation. What is innovation? More than just creativity, innovation is a system linked to business growth by implementing improvements in efficiency, productivity, quality, competitive positioning, and market share. And more than […]
With competition increasing every day, professionals and organizations need comprehensive strategies and skills to achieve sustainable revenue growth. Having good sales techniques is a good start. But are these techniques founded on solid strategies? This is where good marketing plans come in. More importantly, these should be developed and implemented by skilled sales and marketing […]
Sustainable growth, competitiveness and profitability for your organization. You and your colleagues have a role in making these a reality. In today’s tough business landscape, the critical question: HOW? Each organization and its leaders must develop a good strategic plan. It’s not just a simple document – but a well-crafted, integrated program that all departments […]
Companies allocate much time and resources in creating the “perfect” strategic and operational plans. But according to a Harvard University study, only 63% of plans are converted into realized performance. A significant chunk — 37% — ends up in performance loss. What do successful businesses and managers do differently? They are able to align people […]
Are you a STRATEGIC LEADER? This is where Strategic Leadership comes in. What does this entail? They anticipate and capitalize on opportunities and threats. They also provide the link between their team and the meeting of customers’ expectations. Most importantly, strategic leaders rally their people towards optimum performance, and ensure that initiatives are executed effectively. […]