Management Articles
Syndicated feeds from some great management sites around the web:
Management Blog » Smartphone app released to reduce road toll
Management Blog » Smartphone app released to reduce road toll
In a safety-focused move forward for in-car communication, an Android smartphone app has been developed that allows users to send text messages as they drive.According to Techland, State Farm's 'On the Road' app automatically responds to incoming texts while the user is driving and can be customised to suit personal tastes. The idea behind the app is that it will … [Link]
Management Blog » A physics lesson in marketing
The commonly held belief that branding is more of an art than a science is challenged by Google's Dan Cobley in this TED talk on the relationship between physics and marketing.Using a number of famous scientific concepts Cobley offers a fascinating insight into how strategically developed brands hit their mark. [Link]
Management Blog » Flattery is the best (career building) policy
Where does flattery get you? A seat on the board of a large corporation, according to a new study of organisational communication.According to management-issues.com, a new Kellogg School of Management study has found executives who are adept at the art of flattery are much more likely to be offered a board position.But the researchers point out that not all flattery … [Link]
Management Blog » Do companies need less innovation?
The concept that everyone in an organisation should be an innovator is a deeply flawed idea, writes Pat Lencioni in a recent BusinessWeek post entitled 'Why companies need less innovation'.With innovation continually being touted as a key priority of organisations across the world it's clearly a controversial opinion, but does it have some merit?Lencioni claims a better approach to encouraging … [Link]
Management Blog » Inspiration for your next web overhaul
Understanding web site best practice can help you develop an online presence that engages rather than enrages. With this in mind, it's worth taking note of Time's list of 'best of' sites.Just a few of the notables include: Designmom – looks at motherhood and interior design National Geographic – in-depth planet focused reportage Mayo Clinic – expert advice on health … [Link]
Management Blog » Inspiration for your next web overhaul
Understanding web site best practice can help you develop an online presence that engages rather than enrages. With this in mind, it's worth taking note of Time's list of 'best of' sites.Just a few of the notables include: Designmom – looks at motherhood and interior design National Geographic – in-depth planet focused reportage Mayo Clinic – expert advice on health … [Link]
Management Blog » Organic goes mainstream
Organic produce has grown from a $128 million niche market to a $1 billion a year industry with nearly two out of every three shoppers buying chemical-free produce over the last 12 months, The Age reports.Commentators say there is a distinct possibility that entire parts of the grocery market industry could soon devote themselves to organic offerings as a result … [Link]
Management Blog » Tips for holding onto top managers
A new report on the career motivations of executives has found a lack of opportunities for self-development and limited career progression are key reasons for leaving a job, Marketing reports.The 'Retaining your Senior Executives' report by Robert Walters claims a number of actions can help a company hold onto their top people, many of which are motivated by factors other … [Link]
Management Blog » Marketers and consumers love catalogues
Despite recent growth in internet shopping it appears the humble letterbox dropped catalogue is still popular with both marketers and shoppers, The Sydney Morning Herald reports.A recent study by the Australian Catalogue Association found the number of catalogues distributed over the past year increased by 1.6 per cent, which translates to 8 billion copies.It's claimed catalogue distribution was up last … [Link]
Management Blog » Organic goes mainstream
Organic produce has grown from a $128 million niche market to a $1 billion a year industry with nearly two out of every three shoppers buying chemical-free produce over the last 12 months, The Age reports.Commentators say there is a distinct possibility that entire parts of the grocery market industry could soon devote themselves to organic offerings as a result … [Link]
