Five Key Characteristics of Ineffective Teams:
the absence of trust, the fear of conflict, a lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and inattention to results.
Delegating tasks
Category A: High importance, high urgency Do them yourself now. Within reason, spend on them whatever time they take. Category B1: High urgency, low importance Consider delegating these as a development opportunity, perhaps to a new team member. Get them done soon. Category B2: Low urgency, high importance Consider delegating them to a reliable and experienced member of …
Urgency and importance
A – High urgency and high importance Tasks or activities falling into this category have to be done both quickly, because of their urgency, and thoroughly, because they are important to help you achieve your job purpose. B1 – High urgency and low importance Tasks or activities falling into this category have to be done …
Benefits to delegating
Benefits to the organisation optimum use of staff resources wider ownership of company mission and objectives reduced vulnerability to unexpected absences Benefits to you (the manager) time freed up for more vital tasks staff developed for wider role increased staff motivation Benefits to the individual increased skills or knowledge motivation enhanced wider view of the …
Type of Research Methods
Surveys Questionnaires Focus groups In-depth interviews
Market Research
Demand: Is there a desire for your product or service? Market size: How many people would be interested in your offering? Economic indicators: What is the income range and employment rate? Location: Where do your customers live and where can your business reach? Market saturation: How many similar options are already available to consumers? Pricing: What do potential customers pay for …
The Purpose of the Business
Who is the customer? Where is the customer? What customer needs are satisfied by the firm? What is the value to the cusotmer? What does/can the firm do to satisfy those needs over time?
