Management

“When I tell you ‘no,’ you wear me down until I tell you ‘yes.’ And then I wonder what I’m doing with you, because deep down inside I know I’m not happy.” Sound familiar? Domestic violence survivors tell me that they frequently have no say in couple’s decisions. Instead, they […]

The Settlers of Catan has been the flagship for German Style Designer Games for many reasons, some of the main ones being its elegant simplicity and its depth of strategy. Your choice of strategies will influence your initial setup and overall game play. The separation of strategies that are outlined […]

Winning a tournament is like playing a game of chess. It is very strategy oriented. Even in beginner level competitions, if your team has no plan or some sort of working strategy, chances are high you will not even make it past the first round. While there are many different […]

Everyone needs make decisions all their life, so we think we know how. We do it daily: what to wear to school/work/social events; what to do in our spare or free time; when to spend or save money; which purchases are necessary or frivolous. We make decision about objects (cars, […]

In any kind of negotiation the planning stage is probably the most important. Too often we go in badly prepared and end up giving concessions that reduce the overall profitability of the final deal. The importance of planning is in having a very clear idea before entering into the negotiation […]

Business Planning, whether at the start-up of a new venture or during its growth, requires an integrative approach. It is important that all crucial aspects are addressed and balanced. The following tips show some of the common pitfalls that should be avoided in the business planning process: Certain aspects of […]

Event planning can be difficult. You have to consider the major decisions and every little detail. In event planning, every problem contains its own solution – a lesson you can apply when planning the next event. Here are some common pitfalls to avoid during your event planning efforts: 1. Don’t […]

Old ways of doing business no longer work: the increasingly intense competitive challenges of the world economy challenge everyone, everywhere, to adapt in order to prosper under new rules. In the old economy, hierarchies pitted labour against management, with workers paid wages depending on their skills, but that is eroding […]