Although some people seem to be born leaders, we all have to develop skills and attributes in order to be great leaders. When businesses, both large and small, have ineffective leaders, the entire team feels the effects. A good leader inspires others to work effectively and to help and support their…Read More
As a small business, reducing your waste and increasing your productivity helps to optimize performance in the workplace. At the Glendale Community College Professional Development Center, we offer a program titled, “Lean Principles For Teams.” The goal of lean operations are to increase your pr…Read More
Without a doubt, dealing with the general public can be a very difficult task to undertake. If you have ever worked any sort of job in your entire life, then you have most likely dealt with a rude customer. Unfortunately, some customers experience high levels of dissatisfaction that had nothing to d…Read More
In the current occupational climate, people more than ever are searching for ways to make themselves more appealing than others who they are competing for the same job. This can be difficult. After all, there are plenty of technical skills a person can have that won’t do them a bit of good when it…Read More
Thanks to the opportunities for ecommerce made possible by the internet, we live in a particularly advantageous time for entrepreneurs. Today, anyone with a good idea, some startup capital, and the ability to secure physical or digital space for their business can start a company with fairly good ch…Read More
In a world that seems to be increasingly dominated by digital and “smart” technologies, it may come as a surprise that the manufacturing is still providing solid career opportunities for today’s workforce. If you’re the type of person who enjoys taking an idea from paper to reality, manufact…Read More
It’s no secret that healthcare professionals must complete a long and rigorous academic education in order to successfully find a position. Whether we’re talking about nurses, doctors, nurse practitioners, or other healthcare professionals, it’s necessary for them to complete at least one--if …Read More
Hiring a new employee is an exciting time for any business owner, especially if the need for more staff has been necessitated by unexpectedly rapid growth. That new employee sitting at their new desk is more than just a name on the payroll. That person symbolizes the realization of a dream that you…Read More
Whether you are just now building a small business for the first time or you have been in business for years, making knowledge available to those who work for you is imperative if you want to be successful. Giving your employees the opportunity to fine-tune their skills makes for a more trusting and…Read More
If you are the owner of a small business, you have likely heard of the Lean Principles before, at least in passing. Many of the companies in our state have began to practice these principles, which place an emphasis on increasing productivity and reducing waste. This is done through implementing sev…Read More
