<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>BNET Management Articles</title><link>http://www.bnet.com</link><description>BNET Management Articles</description><pubDate>May 17, 2008 8:46 AM PDT</pubDate><item><title><![CDATA[How to Hang on to Your Talent]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-201245.html</link><description><![CDATA[Your best employees have lots of reasons to leave. Keep them happy, loyal, and productive with these proven strategies.]]></description><author>BNET Staff</author><pubDate>May 14, 2008 12:42 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Forced Ranking?]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-59306.html</link><description><![CDATA[Forced ranking is a controversial workforce management tool that uses intense yearly evaluations to identify a company's best and worst performing employees.]]></description><author>Jennifer Alsever</author><pubDate>May 01, 2008 2:35 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office Designs for Optimizing Collaboration]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-190685.html</link><description><![CDATA[The nature of work has changed considerably since the first cubicle was introduced in 1968. Today's workplaces need to be as adaptable and collaborative as the people inside them. Here's how Microsoft and other large companies have redesigned their offices for the way people work now.]]></description><author>Jane Hodges</author><pubDate>Apr 21, 2008 2:18 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering the Art of Effective Decision Making ]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-183053.html</link><description><![CDATA[Two managers can be equally knowledgeable, yet one may
be wildly successful while the other mediocre at best. What's the difference? The ability to make wise decisions. Here you'll find five articles on the strategies you need to master
this essential management skill.]]></description><author>BNET Staff</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 4:08 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running Effective Teams]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-60703.html</link><description><![CDATA[Managing remote teams, developing employees, and dealing with turnover all require planning and coordination. Learn how to make your team more efficient in five key areas.]]></description><author>BNET Staff</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 4:05 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering the Art of Motivation]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13058_23-58090.html</link><description><![CDATA[What can you do to make sure employee enthusiasm doesn't drop off once your new hires fall into a daily routine? This collection of articles on motivation will help you keep your rank and file galvanized. ]]></description><author>BNET Staff</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 4:02 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office Design: How to Build a Better Office]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-190221.html</link><description><![CDATA[A well-designed office is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to retain workers and make them more productive. ]]></description><author>Jane Hodges</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:52 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build and Manage Great Teams]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-185153.html</link><description><![CDATA[Effective team managers understand what type of group model best
suits the task, what key skills to look for in team members (and which to
strictly avoid) and how to coax top performances from everyone starting from
day one.]]></description><author>Jeff Palfini</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:51 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Manage Independent Contractors]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-180223.html</link><description><![CDATA[Federal Express is just the latest company to face big IRS fines for mishandling contractors. Here's how to manage ICs the right way.]]></description><author>Lynn Haber</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:49 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Manage Overachievers]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-177540.html</link><description><![CDATA[Overachievers are not like other employees. You need to lead them
differently if you want to take advantage of all they have to offer. Here's how to keep them happy and productive.]]></description><author>Laurie Sullivan</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:48 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Manage Employees in Remote Locations]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-165147.html</link><description><![CDATA[In order to get the best out of your far-flung employees, you need to establish a clear communication routine, take extra steps to build trust, and review processes often to make sure they're working for everyone.]]></description><author>Kelly Pate Dwyer</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:47 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Nurture New Ideas]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13058_23-68479.html</link><description><![CDATA[From Henry Ford's assembly line to Apple's iPod, every great innovation started with a great idea. But in the business world, it's a lot easier to say "no" to new ideas than it is to dedicate time, money, and resources to developing them.]]></description><author>Brian Libby</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:44 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Run an Effective Meeting]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-61211.html</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever sat though a pointless meeting and calculated just how much money was being wasted as a dozen well-paid professionals zoned out around a deathly boring conference table?
]]></description><author>Cyrus Farivar</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:41 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Fire the Employee Who's Holding You Back]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-59304.html</link><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump makes it look easy, but the words you're fired are always difficult to say. Here's how to let an employee go the right way, breaking the news firmly but gently so you can get your team back on track.]]></description><author>Jennifer Alsever</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:38 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Manage Your Boss]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-57287.html</link><description><![CDATA[It's nice to imagine that the success of your career rests upon your basic competence at doing your job, but that's only half the picture.]]></description><author>Geoffrey James</author><pubDate>Apr 14, 2008 3:37 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnessing Your Team's Creativity]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-55139.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 7 Interview Questions You Must Ask]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13056_23-52952.html</link><description><![CDATA[Forget 'What are your strengths and weaknesses?' If you want to get the real dope on prospective employees, ask job candidates these seven questions.]]></description><author>Brian Libby</author><pubDate>Mar 07, 2008 3:38 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing a Productivity Initiative]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-168348.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Jan 30, 2008 11:46 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overcoming Sexism in the Workplace]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-168354.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Jan 30, 2008 11:41 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Allowable Business Expenses]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13057_23-168368.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Jan 30, 2008 11:40 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Great Teams in Business History]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-185356.html</link><description><![CDATA[Great minds, support from management, and their own brand of secret sauce helped these teams come up with some of the biggest innovations in recent business history.]]></description><author>Jeff Palfini</author><pubDate>Jan 28, 2008 12:24 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Team Personality Types]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-185372.html</link><description><![CDATA[Like characters in a role-playing game, each member of a team has different strengths and performs a different role in getting tasks accomplished.]]></description><author>Jeff Palfini</author><pubDate>Jan 28, 2008 12:24 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Action Learning]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-95611.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Jan 03, 2008 11:28 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Characteristics of Workplace Bullying]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-95608.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Dec 17, 2007 3:52 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing to Interview Others]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-68811.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Dec 06, 2007 1:03 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ridding the Workplace of a Bullying Culture]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-168365.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Dec 04, 2007 4:28 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing Projects Effectively]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-68793.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 28, 2007 2:57 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Establishing an E-learning Program]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13058_23-68769.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 28, 2007 2:46 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interviewing Candidates and Making Job Offers]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13058_23-68776.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 28, 2007 2:31 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Warning Signs of a Problem Overachiever]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-177008.html</link><description><![CDATA[Is someone on your team working themselves  or others  into the ground? Here   s how to nip it in the bud before a serious problem develops.]]></description><author>Laurie Sullivan</author><pubDate>Nov 27, 2007 3:34 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert Tips for Leading Top Performers]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-177009.html</link><description><![CDATA[How executives at IBM, Lycos, and Xerox keep high-maintenance employees in peak form.]]></description><author>Laurie Sullivan</author><pubDate>Nov 27, 2007 3:34 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winding Up a Business]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13057_23-68826.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 27, 2007 9:38 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working around Personality Clashes]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13059_23-95616.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 27, 2007 9:36 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improving Telephone Selling Techniques]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-168346.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 21, 2007 4:06 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving and Receiving Feedback]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-55138.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 19, 2007 10:43 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conducting an Information Audit]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-168333.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 16, 2007 2:20 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communicating Effectively with Groups]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13059_23-168331.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 14, 2007 12:46 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Meeting Miser ]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13059_23-173646.html</link><description><![CDATA[Meeting Miser, a handy new time management tool for BNET users to track time spent - or wasted - in meetings. The Miser runs a tab of your meeting's actual cost.]]></description><author>BNET Staff</author><pubDate>Nov 12, 2007 4:34 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motivating Others during Difficult Times]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13059_23-95594.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 09, 2007 12:30 PM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing Change]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13058_23-95590.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 09, 2007 11:26 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mentoring Employees for Business Results]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13059_23-64296.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Nov 09, 2007 11:02 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey Summary: How Managers and Execs Rate Their CEOs ]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13058_23-173256.html</link><description><![CDATA[Chief execs aren't all the overpaid louts they
are made out to be. Here's how their toughest critics 
their top managers  rate CEO performance.]]></description><author>Ethan Watters</author><pubDate>Nov 06, 2007 11:32 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 2: Low Marks for Managing Innovation]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13058_23-173253.html</link><description><![CDATA[Every company aspires to innovate, but relatively few CEOs understand
how to foster innovation.]]></description><author>Ethan Watters</author><pubDate>Nov 06, 2007 11:32 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 1: Lacking the Human Touch]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13058_23-173259.html</link><description><![CDATA[Why CEOs lack some critical soft skills and
don't realize it]]></description><author>Ethan Watters</author><pubDate>Nov 06, 2007 11:28 AM PST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 3: Understanding the Generation Gap]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2403-13058_23-173252.html</link><description><![CDATA[Age gaps between CEOs and employees explain some performance
ratings.]]></description><author>Ethan Watters</author><pubDate>Nov 02, 2007 12:03 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coaching in Business ]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13059_23-95567.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Oct 31, 2007 4:18 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13059_23-95571.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Oct 31, 2007 4:14 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mentoring Others]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13056_23-95593.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Oct 31, 2007 3:42 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Flexible Marketing Teams with Resourcing]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13059_23-95566.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Oct 30, 2007 1:50 PM PDT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motivating Team Members]]></title><link>http://www.bnet.com/2410-13059_23-68798.html</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><author>BNET Editorial</author><pubDate>Oct 24, 2007 11:48 AM PDT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>