People need People

People do need people, even in the workplace. In fact, most people function more effectively when they interact with co-workers during the performance of their specific job functions and responsibilities.  A study was conducted which shows that people work more effectively when they feel they are part of a team – and the effect of having teamwork attitude is increased productivity and profitability in favor of the company. Read the rest of this entry »

Guidelines in Promoting People

Every manager is responsible to gather all the necessary information and knowledge about the ability and capability of people working under his/her supervision, by doing so, the manager will able to identify promotable subordinates.  Having promotable subordinates is an advantage and favorable because excellent result in the performance for the group is assured. Read the rest of this entry »

Undesirable Sales People

To a certain extent, a number of sales people have the tendency to be complacent to their jobs brought about by varied reasons i.e. too long in the position, not promotable, absenteeism, tardiness, etc.  Not all can be motivated despite the company’s effort through their superiors. When this situation happens, as superiors, it is better to give-up on the individuals than to be blamed later on. Read the rest of this entry »

The Good Side of Pressure

“One word is enough to a wise man.”  This saying oftentimes is an expression commonly uttered by superiors to induce subordinates when they want certain tasks done at once. However there are superiors who could not initiate pressure even when they wanted things accomplished.  At a certain circumstances however, it is advantageous to put pressure to employees.  Read the rest of this entry »

Guidelines to Promoting People

Every manager is responsible to gather all the necessary information and knowledge about the ability and capability of people working under his/her supervision, by doing so, the manager will able to identify promotable subordinates.  Having promotable subordinates is an advantage and favorable because excellent result in the performance for the group is assured.

The following are some guidelines to ensure that candidate/s for promotion will be an asset and be of help in the making of an outstanding performance for the team.

  • Make sure that the subordinate who is being considered for promotion clearly understand the responsibilities associated with the job;
  • To assure that the candidate acquire the necessary training and adequate exposure to the supposed new assignment;
  • Ensure that the candidate has the willingness and eagerness to be trained for the new assignment;
  • The candidate for promotion possess good communication skills which is also important  as having  leadership potential;
  • The subordinate is dependable in terms of attendance, punctuality and compliance to company policies, procedures and guidelines;
  • The candidate is actively participating in the creativity and suggestion system implemented by the group and the company.  Also, the candidate respond positively and cooperatively to any change made;
  • The candidate’s performance must be assessed periodically based on the productivity and expectations.  Identified strengths has to be enhanced while any weaknesses need to be improved.
  • The candidate must possess positive attitude and have high regard and care towards people and welfare of the business.