So you've made those first quarter plans for your business. This year, 2008, will be the year that you'll do things different. You're going to stay focused on your new plans and achieve great results. Read this article now...
We're at that time of year when most of us are taking stock of where we're at in life and looking to make some changes... in our health, fitness, family, career, business... We dream of being organized... of getting through those to-do lists... of managing a smoothly run business instead of fighting fires. Read this article now...
Is Your Business Suffering from Unintended Consequences?
We have often seen how new policies and management decisions can lead to unintended consequences. Business decisions can have huge positive or negative consequences. When a manager or an owner of a business makes a decision, implements a policy, or even just behaves in a certain way; unintended, unexpected consequences can follow. Read this article now...
Steller Solutions,
I am concerned about one of the trainers. I don't feel he is a good fit for our club, and he makes me and some of our customers uncomfortable. I'm not sure how to handle this situation. I'm worried if we revoke his permission to operate his business out of our club that there will be legal ramifications. What's your advice? Read this article now...
Is Safety REALLY First in Your Company?
Everyone knows that safety is important, but it always seems to be put on the back burner until an accident happens. Even when an accident happens and safety is at the top of the list, it can be hard to turn the tide and significantly reduce the number of accidents in your workplace. We work with companies to help them implement critical improvement initiatives, including safety initiatives. Here are 8 steps that can reduce injuries in your workplace and show your employees that safety is your number one priority. Read this article now...
Need a Recipe for Sustained Improvement?
Dear Steller Solutions,
I've heard you are an expert at Lean Manufacturing, a Process improvement system with a lot of great press and results across the globe. I hired a consultant to implement Lean Manufacturing on one of my assembly lines last year. Frankly, I thought it was a lot of good ideas, but my employees on the floor were resistant to the change. After he left, we abandoned the changes and returned to our previous methods. Read this article now...
Tips for Happy and Productive Employees
A lot of recent news has put a spotlight on our physical environment. Have you considered whether or not your workplace is healthy? Do your people have an environment that promotes growth or hinders productivity? The problems may be real, but the solution may be closer than you think. Read this article now...
What if Your Employee's Not Working Out?
Dear Steller Solutions,
I am a business owner with a handful of employees. Recently, I hired someone at the recommendation of her predecessor. Unfortunately, she is not living up to that reference. She does only the absolute minimum required, and her work is often sub quality. She has trouble communicating with my other employees, which often causes lower productivity and frustration for the whole team. I have brought these concerns to her attention, and she says "okay," but her performance has not changed. I am worried that this will hurt my customers' view of our quality and competence. What can I do? Read this article now...
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