Showing posts with label Short Management Lessons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Short Management Lessons. Show all posts

Monday, January 14, 2013

Why We Shout in Anger ? Find the answer


"Why We Shout In Anger"

A Hindu saint who was visiting river Ganges to take bath found a group of family members on the banks, shouting in anger at each other. He turned to his disciples smiled 'n asked.

'Why do people shout in anger shout at each other?'

Disciples thought for a while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout.'

'But, why should you shout when the other person is just next to you? You can as well tell him what you have to say in a soft manner.' asked the saint

Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the other disciples.
Finally the saint explained, .

'When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other to cover that great distance.

What happens when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each other but talk softly, Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is either nonexistent or very small...'

The saint continued, 'When they love each other even more, what happens? They do not speak, only whisper 'n they get even closer to each other in their love. Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other 'n that's all. That is how close two people are when they love each other.'

He looked at his disciples and said.

'So when you argue do not let your hearts get distant, Do not say words that distance each other more, Or else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return.'

Monday, January 7, 2013

Time Management Matrix - Interesting

This Matrix Shows How to identify Important, Not Important, Urgent, Not Urgent Tasks for Effective Time Management



Thursday, October 6, 2011

Ten Ways to handle a Client Complaint


Most clients don't complain. Often if they are dissatisfied they just stop doing business with you. If a client does complain about you or your service however they are doing you a service and enabling you to improve your business. Here are some tips on handling the complaint:

1.     Listen

Resist the temptation to argue with the client. Instead ask questions to get to the bottom of the situation. What is the client really upset about? Rephrase what the client says so he/she knows you understand the issue.

2.     Don't be defensive

This will get in the way of your listening to the client. Allow the client the time to be heard. If you get defensive you'll build a wall between you and the client. Try to find ways to build a bridge so that you are aligned with the client.

3.     If it was your mistake fix it immediately and apologize.

We all make mistakes at times. Check to see if there is anything in your office procedure that can help you to avoid a similar mistake again.

4.     Research the problem before you make any decisions.

Find out what actually happened. Is a system in your office not working correctly? Does it need to be fixed? Has the client misunderstood something? For complex problems give yourself time to figure out a resolution.

5.     Look for lessons in the situation

If the situation was caused by something you or your staff control, find a way to fix it for the future. This means assessing the systems you have in place and your methods and procedures. It also may mean retraining an employee or employees.

6.     Reeducate the client when necessary

How did you set client expectations? Were you clear about what he / she could expect? Help the client to understand the process now to guard against future misunderstandings.

7.     Know that if one client complained there are others feeling the same way.

What do you need to do to address the problem with the others? Who else might have been affected in the same way?

8.     Give client choice of possible resolutions.

How can you make this right with the client? Negotiate a way that works for both of you. Sometimes just fixing the problem is sufficient. At other times the client is looking for something else. Look for an equitable resolution.

9.     Thank the client for helping you with your business.

As painful as they can be complaints from clients often let you know exactly where you need to work to improve your practice.

10.Follow up with those who complained to be sure they are fully satisfied.

If you have altered a system or changed a way of doing business and the client is affected by that change, follow up to be sure that the client noted the change.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Funny but Important Story - Management Lessons - Boss doesn't Know What he is doing

A young engineer was leaving the office at 5:45 PM, when he found the CEO standing infront of a shredder with  piece of paper in his hand.

"Listen" said the SEO, "This is very sensitive and important document, and my secretary is not here. Can you make this thing work ?"

"Certainly," said the young engineer. He turned on the machine, inserted the paper and turned on the start button.

"Excellent, excellent", said the CEO as his paper disappeared inside machine, "I just need one copy "


Lesson : Never, never, ever assume that your boss knows what he's doing.