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Realistic Business Goals During Uncertain Times

Originally Published: November 15, 2021 for Chauffeur Driven Magazine Question: I’m not sure how to plan realistic business goals for the future. I’m almost at “what’s the point?”. The past year and a half have been so unpredictable. Expectations...

Delegate to Your Team and Give Up Control

Leadership

Gain by giving. Delegate without giving up control.

We lack of organizational structure. Not everyone can be a manager. We might not recognize lead candidates — I’m not sure what a lead is, anyway. I don't know how to delegate without giving up control. I can’t leave unless...

Leadership

Letting Others Step Up

I'm letting others step up, but I find it hard training employees to do something exactly as I want it to be done. I struggle with handing things over because I want things done a certain way, and employees often...

Afraid to hire new employees, that's how owners get stuck

Human Resources

Employee cross-training allows for replacement plans

If an employee or management were to get sick, we'd need a replacement plan. What would employee cross-training look like? Thoughts of the Day: Employee cross-training gets your people ready to step into another job and reduce personnel crises....

Human Resources

Train employees to avoid repeat mistakes

We are having trouble getting some of our employees to pay attention and they make mistakes. It's almost like they get in a groove and can't get themselves out of it. When there's a mistake, we discuss it. Employees...

Human Resources

‘Clear the air’ employee meeting

Time for a 'clear the air' employee meeting. Don’t think my employee is a long-term player. They think more along the lines of how much can they get out of the situation short term? How do I find out...

Leadership

Managing a Young Workforce

We’re hoping to maximize our opportunity with a young workforce. We’ve hired several young, entry-level workers. When managing a young workforce, how do we tap into their potential without burning them out? Thoughts of the Day: There are many reasons...

transition from doer to business manager

Human Resources

From Doer to Manager

Our shop manager is a doer. His hands are on the machines because the right people aren't working for him. He doesn’t give out enough warnings, says he doesn’t have time to look for people to hire. He’d rather do...

Human Resources

Bench Strength Building

Building bench strength and depth in people who will handle critical responsibilities. If one or two of our key players were out for an extended time, we’d be in big trouble. But I’m not sure who to move up, or...

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