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Executive MBA online programs are commonly referred to as EMBA programs. They are specially designed mostly for busy executives and business professionals with substantial business experience and knowledge. The Executive MBA programs is actually designed to build on one's current knowledge and skill set while teaching them the latest business management, finance and marketing techniques and strategies that are being applied in the corporate world. An online Executive MBA program has a number of advantages over traditional MBA programs. Advantages of an online executive MBA program: Stay updated in your fast-changing career. Acquire new knowledge and skills. Learn innovative business tools, processes...

Succession planning is very important to the long-term success of any company. Leadership transitions in business affect the entire organization's continuity, employee retention, client retention and returns on investment. It is essential to create and implement a process that creates visibility, accountability and greater integration of all facets of the business. The rapidly changing demographics in the workplace, especially the aging baby boomer segment, there is a real challenge to find talent for leadership roles. Companies that are able to respond pro actively with strategically developed and implemented effective leadership succession plans are in a superior position in the marketplace and...

Introduction The Senate is the highest academic body in the university system with the Vice-Chancellor as its chairman. Its authority covers all academic matters although some, such as appointments, are shared with council. It is Senate that has the formal authority under the university’s charter and status to make academic policy. Therefore, for it to take meaningful decisions it has to create certain committees. Council is the governing body of the University and is the formal employer of all university staff. It is charged with the general control and superintendent of the Policy, Finance and Property of the University. University employees are required under the leadership of the Vice...

Leadership development in the form of Executive Coaching has well and truly arrived in Singapore, but what is it and what qualities do you look for in a good Coach? Four years ago a small band of qualified Coaches formed a local chapter of the International Coach Federation, a global, self regulating body for professional Coaches. There were just twelve members and we met at the chapter President's apartment. Now there are more than one hundred, a mixture of Life, Career, Business and Executive Coaches with varying degrees of training and experience. So what has happened to bring about such rapid growth in the coaching profession and where does it fit in the overall scheme of human development...

If you are a seasoned leader, manager, business owner, administrator, or board member desiring to achieve unprecedented successes as you take on increasing responsibilities, then the time may be right to consider an executive MBA program. These programs combine value-based leadership with the rigor of challenging executive-level graduate business education. An executive MBA program will teach the importance of leading self. Participants will develop a key sense of who they are and why they are leading. They will also begin to develop or refine their own leadership point of view. Students will solve leadership challenges at a higher level of complexity by using critical thinking and imagination to...

There might be umpteen times when an individual have thought of earning an MBA degree and have dropped the idea. Lack of time or some other constraints prevent many of us in acquiring an MBA degree which is a very useful degree to get to the next level in the professional life. However, with the boom of online executive MBA programs or one year MBA, many executives have been able to earn this degree and fulfill their dreams. The growing popularity of an online executive MBA has paved the way for many universities to offer this one year executive MBA program. This program is designed to those who have a minimum experience of at least three years. The eligible candidates have to just enroll themselves...

Recently, a number of the world's leading project management organisations have taken major initiatives to enlighten executive management about the strategic importance and benefits of project management. The focus is to move from individual project management to organisational project management, which these organisations maintain is a strategic advantage in a competitive economy. In this article, Ed Naughton, Director General of the Institute of Project Management and current IPMA Vice President, asks Professor Sebastian Green, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Professor of Management and Marketing at University College Cork (formerly of the London Business School), about his views of strategic...

What if you could have a 500% plus return for very dollar that you invested in your employees? What would that mean for your business? Possibly right now you are thinking that this is not possible and even if it was, any business owner would jump at the chance for such an incredible investment? First, it is true. So begin looking for that jump rope. According to a recent report by MetrixGlobal for a Fortune 500 company, executive coaching provided a 529% return on investment. This report is supported by other research including Dell Computers. Half of the 761 senior managers at Dell Computer Corporation recently received executive coaching within a two-year time period. Dell has been actively...

When you have made the decision to enter in a new business venture, whether it is with an existing business or even if you are starting a new business from scratch, it is very important that you do some research and try to find reliable business for sale information and the best place to start is online. There are a handful of reputable business information and business for sale websites which provide useful information. These websites are usually found on page 1 in Google. Choosing a website which has user friendly search tools will save you time so you do not have to literally work your way through every listing. Such tools allow you to select a category, price, state or country and all listing...

ions are something that business owners face every day and when they have decided to sell they face the decision to sell by owner or choose a business broker. Many may not even know or understand the services that business brokers can provide however because they think they are more likely to fail on their own they choose a broker. Knowing what a business broker does will be important as well as knowing options for those who want to try to sell their business on their own when making this important decision. For many business owners making the choice to sell may not have been an easy one but with the right information they will be able to make the right decision about how to sell. Getting a few...

Question: Which type of companies might benefit from Business Coaching Services? Answer: All types of companies, but it is particularly useful for SMEs, partnerships and sole traders which tend to need extra support at crucial times in their development. There are many people and companies in the UK purporting to bebusiness or executive coaching specialists. Some are accreditedbusiness advisors; others are experienced individuals from within a particular business sector. Irrespective of their background orcredentials it is important before you part with you hard earned cash that you have a strategy in place to select the right coach/mentor for your business. Aster Interim Solutions Ltd is a...

Effective leadership begins and ends with the core values. Businesses or organizations with leaders who consistently demonstrate core values or those non-negotiable behaviors will always outperform those where the values are inconsistently not being demonstrated. One of my clients recently had to give a presentation to the employees of a company in which he was just appointed president. This was in an industry that has significant leadership problems. We worked together to create an effective speech using PowerPoint. (Executive Coaching Tip: PowerPoint is a great tool to outline a speech even if you are not using this presentation tool to physically deliver the speech.) Within this presentation of...

Are you working in a company or law firm where leaders choose executive coaches as part of a leadership development program? Does your organization pick executive coaches who are a great fit with the company culture? One of the most powerful questions you can ask is "Will my executive coach also work to influence people at my workplace to support me in achieving my coaching goals and getting better?" Emotionally intelligent and socially intelligent leaders have a clear plan for selecting seasoned coaches who can also work with the organization to help you reach your goals and add more value to both you and your organization. Influencing Others Perception of You Behavioral change is not the only...

Business partnerships are one of the most unique and trying relationships we will ever enter. Some work, but most fail. I did a quick test. I searched Google for "business partner problems" and found about 169 million results. Compared to only 143 million results for what I assumed would be the more common term of "business partner," I think it is clear that many struggle to make these arrangements work. Here are four warning signs that our relationship with our business partner(s) may be headed for failure. Please note that this article assumes that business partnerships are in the common form of a Limited Liability Company (LLC). 1. No Operating Agreement - many states do not require an LLC to...

If you are considering selling your small to medium sized business, you no doubt want to ensure you get your business marketed to the right people and as clearly as possible. Many businesses rely on total discretion and confidentiality when they go up for sale, in fear of losing a client base, a reputation or even stock market value. However, there are many instances where it would help your cause a great deal if it was well known that your business is up for sale. Let's look at some good examples of when it is most likely safe to make a big noise about your sale and ensure your business gets noticed on the marketplace. The obvious industry is the food sector. If you run a search on the major...

Too often, people that look to buy a small business focus most of their energy on the past financial results of the business. While it is important to review financials and do a proper due diligence with your professionals, there are many intangible variables that should be assessed before you commit to buying a business. This article will briefly consider some of the non-financial factors to review in a business sale transaction. Does it fit your lifestyle? When you buy a business you need to be comfortable with the fact that if you run it yourself that you must be ok with working it. For most small businesses, this means long hours, stress and the knowledge that you get paid last after all vendors...

Selling your own business is as crucial a business decision as starting, operating, or expanding one. Aside from investing your resources, time, and effort into it, it has become a major area of your life and parting with it may have some surprising emotional repercussions if you do not carefully plan for such an eventuality. On a happier note, if you do make a conscious effort to map out a desirable plan, you are sure to end up less stressed and happier to move forward as you go through the next phase of your life, be it retirement or an entirely new business venture. The process of selling your own business can be tedious and complex. There are questions you should ask yourself for which you...

p>Business owners should regularly consider the question: "Is my/our business ready for sale?" That naturally leads to another question: "When is the ideal time to sell my/our business?" I can't answer the first question for you without more information. But I can answer the second one. The ideal time to sell a business is when 10 conditions are present. The 10 Conditions Necessary for Ideal Business Sales are: 1. Sales are rising 2. Profits are improving, with margins increasing or stabilized at sustainable levels 3. Capable management is in place 4. The balance sheet is reasonably financed and in good position 5. The company outlook is favorable 6. Its industry is hot 7. The stock market is...

It would likely be a safe statement to state that most small and medium-sized businesses in Canada are owned by the baby boomer generation. As the years move on, a large number of the business owners will be looking to retire. Selling a business remains a vital resource for retirement for many boomers so it is important to start planning early on how to achieve the most value for a business. This article will examine some aspects of selling a business in order to facilitate a retirement. Start early Too often, people do not plan 12 to 24 months in advance of listing their business for sale. It is, however, that this level of planning occur. Too often, business owners simply call up a business broker...

This is the second of three articles that discusses what NOT to say or do if you own a business and are trying to sell. The first article was called "5 guaranteed ways NOT to sell your business." The third article is called "5 things to avoid when trying to sell your business." All articles can be read on my blog or simply searching the web. 1. Talking when you shouldn't. This may sound obvious but when you sell a business it's more important to listen and ask questions than continually talk to try and "sell" the business. Often there is more information in hearing the type of questions being or not being asked and the follow up comments. If you are the only one talking that means there is little...

p>Selling a privately held business is often romanticized as face-to-face negotiations over business valuations and purchase price. Whether small or large, business transactions can be extremely complex and require a great deal of work behind the scenes. As the size and/or complexity of a transaction increases, the need for innovative structuring options also increases. Deal structure, financing, and tax management must be a proactive process that is addressed at an early stage. In many cases the Seller and Buyer often place all of the focus on the transaction price at the expense of the 'net results' of a business transaction. By carefully negotiating the terms and structure of the transaction, a...

For most people, selling a business is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It can be an emotional and stressful time for the owner. To optimize your success in selling your business, it is important that you plan ahead. Here are a few important topics to consider when preparing yourself (and your business!) for the sales process. 1. Be ready to sell. There is no sense going through the motions if you are not mentally and financially committed to selling the business. Discuss the sale with your spouse or partner in advance. Evaluate your financial needs so there is less hesitation once an attractive offer comes your way. 2. Discuss your goals with your advisors before you have an offer. To avoid delays and...

There comes a time where most business owners will find themselves asking "what shall I do with my business?" Like most business owners, you have put everything into your business to get it where it is today and it is a big part of your life you are parting with; there can be a lot of emotion tied up in the process but it is important to work out what you really want and follow a realistic path to get there. A well thought through and planned formula for selling a business will ensure you achieve a great result for you and the future ongoing success of the business. Deciding who to sell to as part of your formula for selling a business - Many small business owners are very concerned with who they...

Many small business owners underestimate the importance of having reliable financial statements on hand when the time comes to sell a business. This article will explore some of the main reasons why you should have several years of accountant-prepared financial statements when you go to sell a business. Valuing a Business One of the first steps in selling a business is coming up with a selling price or a business valuation. In order to do so, a business broker or business valuator needs to have a complete financial picture of the business from which to conduct an analysis and form an opinion. Too often, business buyers insist that there is unclaimed "cash" in the business. An ethical business broker...

Introduction The increasing need for improvement of quality the world over led to the development of quality systems to take care of all relevant aspects related to and influencing quality starting from product design and culminating in service to the user. The increase in product complexity and size of operation, responsibility for product quality is gradually shifted from operator to the quality control department. Quality is defined as the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bears on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs. It is the degree to which a specific product conforms to a design or specification. Total Quality Management (TQM) is defined as a...

No enterprise should be without a qualified corporation attorney or contract lawyer. Members of a corporate law firm, or business attorneys who work on their own, can provide a range of vital services to help ensure the success of any organization, regardless of the size of the company or how long it has been open for business. Using Corporate Attorneys in the Launch Phase Even in the early stages of setting up a business, the services of an expert corporate attorney are essential. Without taking the proper legal steps to set up the company, for example, there may be significant tax repercussions, limitations on how seamlessly the business can expand and grow, or potential liability for officers and...

A solid direction in an organization is paramount to its long-term sustainability. With direction, key goals can be achieved, productivity can soar, and people will better understand their roles in the organization. However, how do you create that plan in order to move forward? Corporate strategic planning can help you to create your vision and goals for the future. This planning, usually done by senior level management, can shape the future for many years to come. To create this planning, there are several things that you can do. First, it is important that your leaders have the skills necessary to meet and effectively plan the company goals. For those organizations that are looking to develop...

The Acquistion Professional Career Program Is Open to College Graduates The Department of Homeland Security has jobs in many fields, particularly, as one might expect, in the field of law enforcement. But one area where there are many career openings in this important Federal agency is in the field of acquisitions. At the entry level there is a new program called the Acquisition Professional Career Program or ACPC, which is open to recent college graduates who would, as the name suggests, like to pursue a career in the field of acquisitions. These are important positions, for without this behind the scenes work force, the men and woman in the field would be unable to function. The Dept. of Homeland...

My team of three analysts had just spent three months and countless hours benchmarking a healthcare organization's productivity to determine the opportunity to improve. We had developed reams of PowerPoint documents with charts comparing the system to dozens of other, similar healthcare systems nationwide. We had databases, Excel Spreadsheets, comments from the system's management, hundreds of Medicare cost reports, and up-to-date input from a network of leading clinical managers from around the nation. Our analysis was sound, complete, and better than any other consulting firm could have provided. We discovered that the hospital had the opportunity to save about $12 million in costs without hurting...

When people are asked what traits and qualities they admire in their mentors and leaders, the typical responses are that they are caring, engaging, authentic, positive thinkers, creative, patient, empathetic, charismatic and thoughtful. These qualities are not taught in college textbooks or graduate school courses. They are learned and developed by people who have come to understand the value of Emotional Intelligence. In our competitive business world, Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, is more important than your IQ. Your ability to connect with people on a genuine human level and build rapport with them is essential if you want to climb the ladder of success, and stay at the top. Regardless of where...

0;Where do we start?” It’s a good question. And it’s one that many organizations struggle with when they are trying to decide where and how to deploy a Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement initiative. Up until now, the traditional answer has been to start in the area with the least resistance. Go where you have some support from both executives and employees, and where you can make tangible gains that will jumpstart the program’s momentum and put you on the path to sustainable change. It’s still good advice: go for the low-hanging fruit in a friendly orchard. But in today’s world of competitive excellence, it’s just not enough. These days, companies...

    Leadership and Organizational Skills "Leadership skills" and "organizational skills" are in everyone's lips. It is taken as the "most studied and least understood topic" as per Bennis and Nanus (2007). The study says that the problem of the organization cannot be solved without management and organization cannot be successful if there is no leader. Leadership skill is the magic to the organization that gives the new vision and direction to the organization and organizational managerial skill is changing the vision into reality by focusing on functional aspects of management. Leaders operate by focusing on "emotional and spiritual resources" and in contrast managers operate on "physical...