An increasing number of professionals are discovering the convenience and necessity of research transcription. In many cases, they decide to save themselves the headache of transcribing their research themselves by outsourcing to research transcription services. To support their cases, stories and other conclusions, experts and researchers often record interviews, focus groups, social interactions, witness statements, […]
The Devil in Massachusetts – A Modern Enquiry Into the Salem Witch Trials by Marion L Starkey
The back cover of the edition of The Devil in Massachusetts I read stated that Ms. Starkey “applies modern psychiatric knowledge to the witchcraft hysteria” which plagued Salem, Massachusetts in 1692. Although Starkey’s work is obviously well-researched and is historically authentic, it is neither an enquiry nor a psychological evaluation with new insights into the […]
What Are the Similarities and Differences Between Quality Assessment Frameworks?
The Deming Prize was established in 1951 to recognize quality achievement in Japanese organizations. The award was named to honor Deming, the leading thinker and innovator who helped Japan to overcome the economic crisis after World War II. The Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers manages the award and it may be given in four […]
Management Consultants, Creativity, Innovation
Most firms have intelligent, capable, knowledgeable managers who are very good at day-to-day problem solving. So why do they need management consultants? There are occasions when consultants bring in specialist competencies, but if that is not the case then their value only really lies in their outside perspective – their ability to frame break from […]
Swimming Deep in the Yellow Book with an introduction by Oscar Wilde
Hello from the other side of the sometimes mystical and always awkward line between life and death. I know it’s been some time since I’ve published anything, but when Mr. Kline approached me about his project, I saw it as an opportunity not only to dust off my talents, but also to use the new […]
Innovation Management: The Quality and Quantity of the Idea Pool
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. There are distinct processes that enhance problem identification and idea generation and, similarly, distinct processes that enhance idea selection, development and commercialisation. Whilst there is no sure fire route to commercial success, these processes […]
Reducing the Stress of Being an Entrepreneur
Starting and running your own business can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be very stressful. For most of our almost 40 year marriage my husband has been an entrepreneur and I have sometimes worked with him. Having built my own business as a Stress Reduction Coach I have been reflecting on the […]
Success – An Objective And Promise
I believe in you because you are a creature of God. Our objective in writing this series of articles is to assist you in: Developing a deeper understanding and heightened relationship with God Developing more clearly defined goals in all areas of your life Developing a clear, written plan of action for success Developing a […]
Graduate Job Applications – Identify Your Transferable Skills
Getting into the labour market after school or college is a daunting prospect and that’s without the minefield of jargon, overnight advances in technology and discriminatory attitudes. OK – Let’s bust a bit of that jargon! What exactly are transferable skills? Quite simply, they are things you can do in one area of your life […]
MBA – The Most Popular Master Program in the World
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is the best known and most popular postgraduate program in the world! In recent years there has been a big increase in management education, the biggest increase coming in postgraduate courses – particularly the MBA. The primary aims of the MBA are to develop among students the foundation skills […]