29 July 2009
My FUN in SERIOUS Business explained: (PART 2 of 2)
What I love to do, what people pay me to do and what I am good at:
"THE GOOD STUFF" (picture :
HERE)
For me that is basic Change Management.
Here I want to share with you some of the basic rules for effective change management.
Managing organizational change will be more successful if you apply these simple principles. Achieving personal change will be more successful too if you use the same approach where relevant.
Change management entails:
- Thoughtful planning;
- Sensitive implementation
and above all,
- Consultation with and involvement of the people affected by the changes.
This also means the people in the higher management layers.
Experience learns that if you force change on people normally problems arise. Change must be realistic, achievable and measurable.
These aspects are especially relevant to managing personal change.
If you are looking at starting an organizational change, ask yourself the following questions:
- What do we want to achieve with this change?
- Why and how will we know that the change has been achieved?
- Who is affected by this change?
- How will they react to it?
- How much of this change can we achieve ourselves?
- What parts of the change do we need help with?
These aspects also relate strongly to the management of personal as well as organizational change.
If you want more information, give me a call or send me a mail.
"THE GOOD STUFF" (picture :
HERE)For me that is basic Change Management.
Here I want to share with you some of the basic rules for effective change management.
Managing organizational change will be more successful if you apply these simple principles. Achieving personal change will be more successful too if you use the same approach where relevant.
Change management entails:
- Thoughtful planning;
- Sensitive implementation
and above all,
- Consultation with and involvement of the people affected by the changes.
This also means the people in the higher management layers.
Experience learns that if you force change on people normally problems arise. Change must be realistic, achievable and measurable.
These aspects are especially relevant to managing personal change.
If you are looking at starting an organizational change, ask yourself the following questions:
- What do we want to achieve with this change?
- Why and how will we know that the change has been achieved?
- Who is affected by this change?
- How will they react to it?
- How much of this change can we achieve ourselves?
- What parts of the change do we need help with?
These aspects also relate strongly to the management of personal as well as organizational change.
If you want more information, give me a call or send me a mail.
P.S. FUN in Serious Business
Warm regards and a big HUG,
Manager Services NL
Marco van Velthuisen | Professional
| IF YOU CAN SHARE, YOU CAN MULTIPLY |
Only a phone call or e-mail away: +31 (0) 6 557 966 10 | marco@managerservices.nl
Mail or text me and I will contact you.
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27 July 2009
My FUN in SERIOUS Business explained: (PART 1 of 2)
My FUN in SERIOUS Business explained: (PART 1 of 2)
What I love to do, what people pay me to do and what I am good at: "THE GOOD STUFF" (picture on my profile HERE)
For me that is Change Management and it starts with a basic method I use called 5S.
5S explained:
The 5S Method. Originating from the Japanese car industry, 5S is by now considered globally the major basis for professional production; from a streamlined work environment to an effective process and production security. The direct result: lower costs, increased efficiency, a better product and a motivated staff.
With the 5S Method you perform an accurate analysis of the entire production process. 5S lays the foundation for team work, standardization and discipline - and thereby, for further improvements. In your organization as well!
A thorough and sustainable quality improvement? This can be done with the 5S Method. Originating from the Japanese car industry, 5S is by now considered globally the major basis for professional production; from a streamlined work environment to an effective process and production security. The direct result: lower costs, increased efficiency, a better product and a motivated staff.
With the 5S Method you perform an accurate analysis of the entire production process. This will provide you with crystal-clear insights into the bottlenecks and challenges. It enables you to optimise the working methods together with your staff. This way, 5S lays the foundation for team work, standardization and discipline - and thereby, for further improvements. In your organization as well!
Check out our ENGLISH 5S TEASER VIDEO HERE (http://www.5straining.eu/teaser.php?lang=uk&nr=teaser_uk)
More info? Send me a mail or give me a call.
What I love to do, what people pay me to do and what I am good at: "THE GOOD STUFF" (picture on my profile HERE)
For me that is Change Management and it starts with a basic method I use called 5S.
5S explained:
The 5S Method. Originating from the Japanese car industry, 5S is by now considered globally the major basis for professional production; from a streamlined work environment to an effective process and production security. The direct result: lower costs, increased efficiency, a better product and a motivated staff.
With the 5S Method you perform an accurate analysis of the entire production process. 5S lays the foundation for team work, standardization and discipline - and thereby, for further improvements. In your organization as well!
A thorough and sustainable quality improvement? This can be done with the 5S Method. Originating from the Japanese car industry, 5S is by now considered globally the major basis for professional production; from a streamlined work environment to an effective process and production security. The direct result: lower costs, increased efficiency, a better product and a motivated staff.
With the 5S Method you perform an accurate analysis of the entire production process. This will provide you with crystal-clear insights into the bottlenecks and challenges. It enables you to optimise the working methods together with your staff. This way, 5S lays the foundation for team work, standardization and discipline - and thereby, for further improvements. In your organization as well!
Check out our ENGLISH 5S TEASER VIDEO HERE (http://www.5straining.eu/teaser.php?lang=uk&nr=teaser_uk)
More info? Send me a mail or give me a call.
P.S. FUN in Serious Business
Warm regards and a big HUG,
Manager Services NL
Marco van Velthuisen | Professional
| IF YOU CAN SHARE, YOU CAN MULTIPLY |
Only a phone call or e-mail away: +31 (0) 6 557 966 10 | marco@managerservices.nl
Mail or text me and I will contact you.
Get tweeterized!
23 July 2009
22 July 2009
Newspaper readers and Web surfers try to stump one another. (1) - By Tim Egan, Michael Kinsley, Michael Newman, Seth Stevenson, Sam Howe Verhovek, and Emily Yoffe - Slate Magazine (http://ping.fm/XPlFh)
21 July 2009
Everest revealed from above in British balloonist's breathtaking panoramic shot of world's highest peaks | Mail Online (http://ping.fm/JXrnj)
35 Tools That Make Your Freelance Career Easier
35 Tools That Make Your Freelance Career Easier (here I found them)
Here are 35 online tools that can help make your freelancing career even easier:
- Bubble.us : A brainstorming tool that lets you put your ideas into bubbles and save your mindmap as an image.
- Relenta : Helps you manage your contacts, emails, documents and other activities.
- Wridea : Idea management service and collection of brainstorming tools for writers.
- Slideshare : Create and share slide shows online.
- Toodledo : A web based to-do-list to help you organize.
- Mint : A very simple easy to use finance tool for personal use and to manage your freelance finances as well.
- eFax : Although you might think Fax is outdated we are pretty sure most of your clients still use it, especially the corporate ones. Use this site to make your life easier when it comes to faxes.
- Webnote : Allows you to quickly take notes using a web browser. You can save the notes using any computer and visit the site later to retrieve notes. Useful when using public computers.
- Box : Share files online with your clients and friends using this simple tool.
- ReadBag : A bookmarking service that lets you save links that you can read later in your browser, email, phone and even in an offline mode.
- Stock.xchng : Free stock photography for your blog, site or any other use that you might have for images.
- YouSendIt : Allows you to send files and folder that are upto 2GB without clogging your or your client’s inbox.
- WordFast : A translation tool that is compatible with any language supported by word.
- FaxZero : Lets you send free faxes to US and Canada.
- Copyright : Find everything you need to know about US copyright.
- RSS2PDF : Turn your RSS feeds into PDFs and read them even when you are offline.
- CentralDesktop : Helps freelancers collaborate, communicate and share files with clients and coworkers.
- FlightStats : Get up-to-date information on your flight so you can let your clients know about delays and know when exactly they are arriving if you have to pick them up.
- SiteKreator : Helps you create sites instantly, all you need to do is add content.
- InstaCalc : A web based calculator that includes spreadsheet capabilities, unit conversions and programming commands.
- BlinkSale : Lets you send invoices online, recurring templates and keep track of your invoices and purchases.
- Skim : Helps you take notes directly on a PDF file as you read.
- Icebrrg : Lets you easily build online embeddable forms.
- ConceptShare : Allows you to invite clients to take a look at your design work and get real time feedback while you work on the project.
- GoToMeeting : Setup online meetings with clients and colleagues using this popular meeting tool
- Wufoo : Another tool to help you build forms.
- Escrow : Use this service to protect yourself and clients when the stakes are high.
- XE : Most freelancers work with international clients and a currency converter is a must to determine the payment. This tool takes care of giving you up-to-date information on currency rates.
- ProjectStat.us : This tool allows your clients to view the status of a project using a token.
- CreativeCommons : This site provides free tools that lets freelancers easily mark their creative work with the freedoms they want it to carry.
- ProofHQ : Lets you annotate a variety of document types - PDFs, PSDs, JPGs, Word, Powerpoint - and webpages.
- ProposalKit : An online tool that helps freelancers with proposal and contract management.
- SlimTimer : An online timer that helps you track time spent on a particular project and bill your clients accordingly.
- SpotRunner : Use this website if you are planning to build a TV advertising campaign.
- MonkeyOn : Allows you to create a to-do-list that you want other people to do.
Google�s Chrome OS May Fail Even as It Changes Computing Forever at Carbide20.com (http://ping.fm/0scrm)
20 July 2009
Never Forget
Never Forget : Never Forget
Your presence is a present to the world.
You're unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You'll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot . . . goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures are people . . . together.
Realize that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget . . .
For even a day . . .
How very special you are.
Author Unknown
Your presence is a present to the world.
You're unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You'll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don't put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot . . . goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life's treasures are people . . . together.
Realize that it's never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget . . .
For even a day . . .
How very special you are.
Author Unknown
P.S. Having a lot of FUN in the serious business
Warm regards and a big HUG,
Manager Services NL
Marco van Velthuisen | Professional
| IF YOU CAN SHARE, YOU CAN MULTIPLY, so how can I help you? |
Only a phone call or e-mail away: +31 (0) 6 557 966 10 | marco@managerservices.nl
Mail or text me and I will contact you.
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18 July 2009
IDIOT SIGHTINGS.........
Sighting #1:
I was at the airport, checking in at the gate, when the airport employee asked, "Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge?" I said, "If it was without my knowledge, how would I know?" He smiled and nodded knowingly, "That's why we ask."
Sighting #2:
The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it is safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine, when she asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals to blind people when the light is red. She responded, appalled, "What on earth are blind people doing driving?"
Sighting #3:
At a good-bye lunch for an old and dear coworker who is leaving the company due to "down-sizing," our manager spoke up and said, "this is fun. We should have lunch like this more often." Not another word was spoken. We just looked at each other like deer staring into the headlights of an approaching truck.
Sighting #4:
I worked with an Individual who plugged her power strip back into itself and for the life of her could not understand why her system would not turn on.
Sighting #5:
When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told that the keys had been accidentally locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As I watched from the passenger's side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered it was open. "Hey," I announced to the technician, "It's open!"
"I know," answered the young man, "I already got that side."
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