Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Build a great team

Question:

“I’m part of a team that’s been challenged by management to pick up the pace. No one disputes the need for us to do a better job. We aren’t very cohesive. There are strained relationships and grudges that aren’t left behind. Our meetings don’t settle anything. A few people do all the talking. Being told to, ‘fix it,’ hasn’t really helped matters. We seem to be spinning our wheels, especially in the communication area. Can you offer some suggestions for getting us pointed in the right direction?”

Awkward situation

"Dear Joan:

‘Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly?’

Seth Godin believes that playing it safe is actually unsafe…even in the job world. By putting a spin on the Icarus fable, Godin shows how we can thrive by adopting an “artist” attitude.

Protect your time – Structure your day to maximize your results

Early in a new year many of us want to re-organize our lives, especially our work lives.

Avoid tunnel vision

In the 1980s, while I was a senior vice president at JH Collectibles, we were so focused on producing fashion sportswear for the misses market we missed the emerging “women's” size market.

Innovate or Die

“Necessity is the mother of invention,” is an English proverb which means necessity or difficult situations encourage inventive solutions.
- Advertisement -

Idea Factory owners find success as partners in marriage and business

After 23 years in business together, John and Patty Mueller, the owners of Menomonee Falls-based Idea Factory Inc., have managed to keep their marriage operating as smoothly as their business ventures.

‘Trust nothing, verify everything’

It seems there is no way to put a stake in the issue of trust vs. verification. Caterpillar Inc.'s recent $580 million writedown on a Chinese company it acquired in June for $700 million is an example of the principle.

“Extreme Productivity: Boost Your Results, Reduce Your Hours”

Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work or school...or both? In “Extreme Productivity: Boost Your Results, Reduce Your Hours” author Robert C. Pozen will change your mindset from hours worked to results produced.

Get our email newsletter

Stay up-to-date on the people, companies and issues that impact business in Milwaukee and Southeast Wisconsin

What's New

More News >

BizPeople

More BizPeople >

Sponsored Content

More Content >

Holiday flash sale!

Limited time offer. New subscribers only.

Subscribe to BizTimes Milwaukee and save 40%

Holiday flash sale! Subscribe to BizTimes and save 40%!

Limited time offer. New subscribers only.