http://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com http://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32800-how-to-forge-your-new-life-out-of-the-financial-meltdown.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32800-how-to-forge-your-new-life-out-of-the-financial-meltdown.aspxYou can let the financial meltdown run your life, or you can run your own life. Fear is driving people to look for a new direction in life. You have powerful natural weapons to help you forge the direction you always wanted to go. Your authentic inner self knows what I mean.peter@workleisure.com (Peter Nicholls)Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:28:26 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15629-problem-solving-success-tip-test-your-assumptions-about-everything.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15629-problem-solving-success-tip-test-your-assumptions-about-everything.aspxAssumptions have a way of creeping into all parts of a problem-solving project. They're often wrong, which can lead to a lot of wasted effort and even cause a problem-solving project to fail entirely.jsawyer@sawyerpartnership.com (Jeanne Sawyer)Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:28:55 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17982-problem-solving-success-tip--use-your-time-for-problems-that-are-truly-important.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17982-problem-solving-success-tip--use-your-time-for-problems-that-are-truly-important.aspxHard as it may be to walk away once you're aware of it, just because a problem is there doesn't mean you have to solve it. Find out ways to decide if the problem you face is worth the effort and expense to solve.jsawyer@sawyerpartnership.com (Jeanne Sawyer)Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:00:44 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10839-five-problem-solving-success-tips.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10839-five-problem-solving-success-tips.aspxWhen a problem is a muddle of business, technical and political problems, we need something more than trial and error to untangle the mess. Here are five tips and reminders that will help you solve messy problems quickly and easily.jsawyer@sawyerpartnership.com (Jeanne Sawyer)Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:38:51 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12724-problem-solving-success-tip-define-the-problem-first.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12724-problem-solving-success-tip-define-the-problem-first.aspxIt seems obvious, but how many times have we gone to a problem-solving meeting and the discussion started with either whose fault was it or an assertion about the proper solution? Find out how to avoid this trap.jsawyer@sawyerpartnership.com (Jeanne Sawyer)Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:38:42 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31039-a-crisis-becomes-a-catalyst.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31039-a-crisis-becomes-a-catalyst.aspx"Throughput" is measured by the time it takes from "order" to "money in the bank." Shortening throughput is a measure of efficiency and waste reduction in a good business plan.theprofitproces@gmail.com (Don Morrison)Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:05:09 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31071-how-to-make-yourself-recession-proof.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31071-how-to-make-yourself-recession-proof.aspxJob security is uppermost in many people's minds right now. How do you make sure your job is secure? Perhaps there are no foolproof ways, but there are some safeguards you can take. Bob Selden, author of What To Do When You Become The Boss, suggests how to implement these safeguards.learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:43:18 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28886-are-you-controlling-the-recession-or-is-it-controlling-you.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28886-are-you-controlling-the-recession-or-is-it-controlling-you.aspxAre you being negatively impacted by the recession, or are you taking the positives out of the current situation? It may be time to look at how we can improve our "opportunity seeking" antennae.learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:33:38 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20164-the-role-of-crisis-communication-in-public-relations.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20164-the-role-of-crisis-communication-in-public-relations.aspxIt is important for an organization to have one or more spokespeople who are experienced and can stay calm when communicating during a crisis. Crisis communication is how people know what is going on and it is very important when it comes to public relations.amy@searchenginepeople.com (Amy Nutt)Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:55:02 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-664-creeping-slow-burn-and-sudden-crises.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-664-creeping-slow-burn-and-sudden-crises.aspxIt is not uncommon for what seems to be a sudden crisis to have actually, first, been a creeping crisis that was not detected. Appropriate measures, early in the process, can often prevent or, at least, minimize the damage from slow-burn and sudden cbma_author1@yahoo.com (Jonathan Bernstein)Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:36:28 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20002-the-weight-of-perfection-lightening-up.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20002-the-weight-of-perfection-lightening-up.aspxI was preparing for a workshop and found myself exhibiting the symptoms of a full-blown Perfection Infection. I worried myself into a state of anxiety I hadn't experienced in quite a while.judy@judyringer.com (Judy Ringer)Thu, 15 May 2008 10:48:25 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19998-discovery-on-an-icy-bridge.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19998-discovery-on-an-icy-bridge.aspxDriving home late one night during the first snow of the season, I hit a patch of ice on a slippery bridge and collided with the barrier that separates the bridge from the air and the water.judy@judyringer.com (Judy Ringer)Thu, 15 May 2008 10:34:43 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17825-eight-ways-to-thrive-in-spite-of-the-coming-recession.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17825-eight-ways-to-thrive-in-spite-of-the-coming-recession.aspxBusiness owners are becoming increasingly anxious about what might happen to their business if the dreaded recession hits. Instead of worrying, take action! Do a quick check-up on your business. How are you doing in the Eight Essential Areas For Business Success? hschauffler@gmail.com (Henri Schauffler)Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:52:49 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10158-do-you-have-a-plan-if-disaster-strikes-your-business.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10158-do-you-have-a-plan-if-disaster-strikes-your-business.aspxPutting a disaster plan in place is a high priority for good business management planning. Plans to prevent, handle, and recover will help any business stay afloat.ereed@igbsinc.com (Eric Reed)Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:14:43 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12193-worried-about-business-continuity.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12193-worried-about-business-continuity.aspxCan your business cope as well as you think in emergency, unexpected crises, find out more...john.mcelborough@academyinternet.com (john mce)Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:16:11 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10468-dealing-with-serious-problems-in-your-business.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10468-dealing-with-serious-problems-in-your-business.aspxCrises will happen. Will you be ready?resources@courtneytuttle.com (Court Tuttle)Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:59:27 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5289-shocking-cost-of-violence-to-business--new-wake-up-call.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5289-shocking-cost-of-violence-to-business--new-wake-up-call.aspxViolence costs the US $70 billion in cold cash yearly, according to the University of Georgia. Shockingly, that rivals dollars the country spends on natural disasters.eweber1@frontiernet.net (Dr. Ellen Weber)Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:25:13 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5596-an-example-of-consciously-staying-upbeat-through-adversity.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5596-an-example-of-consciously-staying-upbeat-through-adversity.aspxWouldn't you know it? While I had just written a list of 10 ways to stay upbeat and happy (Top Ten Tips To Help You in Your Pursuit of Happiness) when I had a challenge of my own.asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:12:31 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5245-staying-connected-when-disaster-strikes.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5245-staying-connected-when-disaster-strikes.aspxWhen disaster strikes, communications are usually the first thing to be damaged. They are also the first thing that needs to be re-established. The faster families and businesses can start communicating after a disaster, the faster they can start putting their lives back together.brandi@telecentrex.com (Brandi Cummings)Sat, 16 Jun 2007 05:05:54 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2779-don-t-go-out-of-business-slowly-from-the-inside-out.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2779-don-t-go-out-of-business-slowly-from-the-inside-out.aspxthe lists could have been much longer, but I just wanted you to start your thinking process regarding the "state" of your business. I urge you to carefully observe your organization for the next week as an impartial outsider. What do you see? Any of the listed items present in a destructive way?tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:39:57 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2388-never-say-no-comment.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2388-never-say-no-comment.aspxIt was fifteen minutes before the noon news and reporters would be going LIVE. Radio was already reporting the story and the print media was hurrying to make deadlines. But they were speculating. What would you do if the reporters were talking about you?karen@karenfriedman.com (Karen Friedman)Mon, 26 Feb 2007 23:25:38 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2312-failing-forward-successfully.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2312-failing-forward-successfully.aspxCan Mistakes Be Good For Your Business? Hopefully you make a mistake now and again, because failure can actually be good for you and your business.debbie@debbieallen.com (Debbie Allen)Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:28:49 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2116-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-online-counseling.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2116-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-online-counseling.aspxThis kind of professional assistance is meant to cover some gaps that the traditional counseling might have. First of all, as any online service, it can go with you anywhere you go. Many times, people postpone their asking for help due to lack of time.svidemato@tuva24hs.com (Mike Dionne)Thu, 08 Feb 2007 23:43:38 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2117-types-of-online-counseling-demand.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2117-types-of-online-counseling-demand.aspxThe usual demands we receive differ on its frequency and acuteness. Some people decide to start with periodic counseling sessions after facing a crisis.svidemato@tuva24hs.com (Mike Dionne)Thu, 08 Feb 2007 23:19:09 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1831-who-are-we-and-where-are-we-going.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1831-who-are-we-and-where-are-we-going.aspx“I don't know who we are or where we are heading, and yet I am supposed to help us get there.” These feelings are common among many workers today whether expressed or kept to themselves.tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:18:50 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1511-is-crisis-management-your-standard.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1511-is-crisis-management-your-standard.aspxCrisis mis-management truth or paradox?tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:45:33 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1104-the-crisis-in-senior-management.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1104-the-crisis-in-senior-management.aspxGlobally, senior management as a profession is underperforming. A chronic case of under-management of tasks and people has developed over the years on the back of management fads and copy cat management replacing focused, systemic thought.kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:15:30 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1100-do-not-bring-me-problems-bring-me-solutions.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1100-do-not-bring-me-problems-bring-me-solutions.aspxHow much time do you spend solving everyone else's problems?admin@office-organiser.com.au (Lorraine Pirihi)Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:10:18 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-886-aikido-and-conflict-turning-difficult-moments-into-ki-moments.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-886-aikido-and-conflict-turning-difficult-moments-into-ki-moments.aspxHow can we turn daily conflicts into life teachers? Just by asking the question, we begin to transform conflict moments into ki moments and attack with energy we can use to build the kinds of home, work, and community environments we want to live in.judy@judyringer.com (Judy Ringer)Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:54:38 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-665-educating-the-jury-pool.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-665-educating-the-jury-pool.aspxA jury consultant is typically not called in until there is some high certainty that a case will, in fact, go to trial. By then, if the case in question has been highly visible in the press, it may well be too late to educate a jury pool "contaminatebma_author1@yahoo.com (Jonathan Bernstein)Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:53:00 GMThttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-663-companies-unprepared-to-manage-recalls.aspxhttp://crisis-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-663-companies-unprepared-to-manage-recalls.aspxMany companies are unprepared to conduct rapid and appropriate communications when recalls are needed.bma_author1@yahoo.com (Jonathan Bernstein)Thu, 21 Sep 2006 17:50:18 GMT