Dear Carnegie Coach: I hired new employee to work for me earlier this month. He has tried to gain an understanding of the company and I greatly appreciate the effort he has put forth. The issue with the employee is…

Creative ideas result in new discoveries, better ways of doing things, reduced costs and improved performance. Here are some tips you can use to drive innovation in your workplace: Visualize your goal or objective Get the facts with regard to…

A key quality of a leader is the ability to “move people” to action. Here are some guidelines for inspiring cooperation: Begin with honest, sincere appreciation Develop an environment that encourages ideas and show respect for the other person's opinion…

Having a planning process is crucial to success. Try following this process: What should be accomplished in the scope of this plan? Determine the reality of the current situation. Define and set the goals Work out a definite program, including…

Leaders must be determined to focus on their goal and to coach their employees to do the same. Here are some tips on coaching employees to persevere in the attainment of their goals: Prioritize your goals. The first step is…