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10 Commandments For Managers & Business Operators
Dave
Letterman has
his Top 10 & so do we.
Here
are
10 Commandments for Managers & Business Operators:
1. Thou shalt
never hire in haste.
2. Thou shalt
reward only accountable people.
3. Thou shalt
seek advice from those who do the work.
4. Thou shalt
focus on what is wrong before who is wrong.
5. Thou shalt
not equate seniority, credentials or even experience with performance.
6. Thou shalt
rely on facts before opinions.
7. Thou shalt
honor results over activities & effectiveness over efficiency.
8. Thou shalt
set individual goals with each employee.
9. Thou shalt
not dwell on past mistakes.
10.
Thou shalt
not resist the temptation to believe that control of resources & of
authority yields respect.
Source:
The 4-Part Manager's Survival Guide,
"Bar/Nightclub Management & Marketing" , a
powerful tool for
creating traffic & increasing sales using proven marketing,
promotions & improved operations techniques.
About the author: Ray Ford is a food & beverage
consultant. FORD Management Services specializes in business
plans, new concepts & business turnarounds. The company also
develops Web sites & online services. If you have any questions on a project that you're currently working
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