Thought of the Day

The right people and the right motivation can solve most management problems. Often management is the process of trying to get the wrong people to perform for less than they are worth.

Thought of the Day

People matter–something that many people in management quickly forget!

Party Favors: Flower Pots and Seeds

Flower pots and seeds. Plant and flower seeds are the perfect party favor for a spring event. Seeds can be purchased from your local nursery for a reasonable price. Then, use glass baby food jars without the labels (or tiny planters sold for cheap at craft stores) to plant the seeds in potting soil for each guest. Tie ribbon around the rim of the jar and include a small, handwritten tag that states the name of the flower and care instructions. Try to vary seeds according to your guests: for those who live in apartments, pick something they can easily grow indoors. Give herb seeds to your foodie friends. Even better—if you’re a gardener, share seeds from your own perennials.

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Thought of the Day

People want their jobs to be important and fulfilling. Management has the ability to make a problem interesting or boring–often simply in the way the problem is framed and presented.

Human Resource Leadership Awards

The Human Resource Leadership Awards are the only independent awards that promote and advance excellence in the HR profession in the greater Washington D.C. area by:

Recognizing individuals and teams who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and strategic vision within the HR function. Providing scholarships to the HR leaders of the future.

Nominate someone you know: a direct report, colleague, boss, client, mentor or even yourself. The 2011 award categories are Ethics, Innovation, Leadership, Mentoring, Social Responsibility and Strategic Alignment. In addition, HRLA will recognize a group of Emerging Leaders and award scholarships. Nominations are due by March 4.

http://hrleadership.org/nominations%20OPEN%202011.html

Mangement Quote

If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings—and put compensation as a carrier behind it—you almost don’t have to manage them. ~ Jack Welch