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Interview with Michael Shermer on skepticism and evidence based management Voodoo science and evidence based management Richard Puyt We are the debunk squad of pseudo, voodoo, junk and bad science, says Michael Shermer. He is the founder of the Skeptics Society in California. Michael recently wrote the book, Mind of the Market. ManagementSite interviewed Shermer this summer on skepticism, blacks swans and the evidence based management movement. Published on 10-08-2009 [Knowledge Management, Interviews] Finance 2.0 – Crisis Superstructures or back to Cooperative Public Services? Frans van der Reep We have the chance now to correct the failures of the current system. Frans van der Reep presents some creative viewpoints like the lessons of nuclear reactors and the sorcerer’s apprentice. This brings him to two possible solution scenarios. Published on 06-04-2009 [Financial Management & Control, Article]
It’s All About Building Trust Mark Hordes “Why we didn’t win the work, can you tell me?” “Well, the other firm just had better chemistry with us and we trusted them more!” Ever had this uncomfortable experience? Here you will find the six most important skills to create a winning trusting combination with clients. Published on 16-02-2009 [Marketing, Article] Learning to compliment effectively Coert Visser Complimenting is attractive for many people. Most people prefer to and view it as more constructive to say something positive than to say something negative. After all, who does not want to be appreciated for what he does? Published on 13-02-2009 [Personal Effectiveness, Article] Resolve as strategy It is not the strategy but the implementation David Creelman The critical element of strategy is resolve. So don’t focus on improving your strategy. Focus on how to improve resolve. We can learn from fat smokers. Published on 14-04-2008 [Human Resources, Article] 'No' seems to be the hardest word Interview with William Ury Coert Visser "Whether and how we say No determines the very quality of our lives. It is perhaps the most important word for us to learn to say gracefully and effectively." William Ury, negotiation expert, co-author of the well-known book Getting to YES is convinced that the skill of saying No is indispensable. He explains this in his new book, The Power of a Positive NO. Published on 17-07-2007 [Personal Effectiveness, Reviews] How emotional are your business goals? Some arguments against corporate blogging Luc de Ruijter Corporate blogs are like the corporate polls and forums from the haydays of the internet revolution. These were short lived hypes, well marketed by IT-vendors. What binds all these gimmicks is their lack of practical purpose other than the seemingly never ending quest for interaction amongst communication advisors. Published on 13-03-2007 [IT / Internet, Article] Moving FORWARD with solution-focused change A results-oriented and appreciative way of making progress Coert Visser, Gwenda Schlundt Bodien The solution-focused approach has helped coaches, trainers, consultants and managers to be more effective in realizing their goals. Moreover, it has often made their work more enjoyable. This article presents a simple, new, and - hopefully - sticky model to describe the solution-focused approach: the FORWARD-model. Published on 27-02-2007 [Business Services, Article] Selling Professional Services Five-steps towards a more effective services sales process Mark Hordes Selling professional services is quite different from selling products. 5 Steps to improve the professional sales process in support of the overall services sales strategy. A hands on approach! Already a quick scan of this contribution will provide you with suggestions directly applicable to your business. Published on 19-12-2006 [Marketing, Article] The Growth Mindset Interview with Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Coert Visser Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about the 'war for talent' in organizations. How important is talent really? Can capabilities be developed or are they fixed? Should selection practices focus on finding the brightest people or should they focus on people with a great desire to learn? Is it worthwhile for managers to help people learn or is this merely a waste of time? In this interview with Carol Dweck of Stanford University, we find important and fascinating answers. Published on 17-10-2006 [Human Resources, Interviews]
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