Tips on Co-Creating High Productive Teams

Teams are a group of people that work to achieve objectives and goals. What makes a successful team different from a mediocre team is the ability to co-create their sense of existence. People must believe and understand the rules of their team and share a sense of purpose toward some greater objective. A few helpful times on co-creating team can get you on your way.

Tip 1: Know Your Teammates: Know your teammates and what they want. Understand their motivations and what they hope to get out of any situation. Managers are more accustomed to telling people what they should want and do then asking them about themselves.

Tip 2: Co-Create Your Rules: If you expect people to follow the rules they must have some stake in them. Make sure that you co-create your rules by having them engage in the rule sharing process. Setting shared rules creates social enforcement which is more powerful than hierarchical enforcement.

Tip 3: Co-create Your Goals and Work Tasks: While the organization and its needs will dictate the purpose of the team it is beneficial to have a discussion on the wording of goals and how they will be achieved. People have knowledge and skills that can help in understanding what can and can't be done.

Tip 4: Be Open to Voting: There are times to tell people what to do and there are times to ask them the best way to approach issues. You should be open to voting on new ideas and concepts that come along when they will require significant team effort.

Tip 5: Learn to Guide and not Dictate: Learning to guide others is an important skill of leadership. Help people find meaning in the team and help them "own" the outcomes by continually guiding them to engagement and empowerment.

The Sophisticated Boss

Sophisticated bosses have some things that unsophisticated bosses don't have---people skills, job knowledge, and management knowledge. They understand the motivations of their employees and manage in a way that draws greater enthusiasm and higher performance for the job. They are the ones who understand their industry and have the management skills to keep things running smoothly.

The first thing you will notice about a sophisticated boss is that they have high emotional intelligence and know how to handle with people. Instead of being blown around by the personalities of others they are in tact and can lead the behavioral expectations by keeping calm and effectively communicating with others.

They lead because people trust their knowledge and their abilities. They are able to command a room and the personalities within it based on their charisma and capacity to speak in a manner that draws attention. People gravitate and want to be like the sophisticated boss.

They are managers at heart and they can use modern management techniques to blend their personality skills and job knowledge to create the highest outcomes. They are confident and capable managers who know what needs to be done and find the best way to get everyone working toward the same goals.

The sophisticated manager is created for years of experience, education, and self-reflection. They have been in tight spots and have used their emotional intelligence and general intelligence to create strong outcomes in complex organizations. They have the skills, abilities, and knowledge to master their environment and accomplish things the rest can't.

Salmon as an Alternative to Beef Burger

Your out with friends, enjoying the day, and need to get something to eat. On the menu you see something called salmon burger but are not exactly sure what it is. A salmon burger is a healthy alternative to beef burgers and is made from chipped salmon mixed with vegetables. The burger is lean and contains a lot of Omega 3s under a few hundred calories.

Omega 3s are healthy fats that reduce the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia, and arthritis. It can also help you increase your attention and reduce your risk of cancer. Most people don't consume enough Omega 3s in their diet leading to a variety of healthy problems.

Those problems could be behavioral and health associated. For example, symptoms of ADHD and depression are reduced with adequate consumption of Omega 3s. The same can be said for cholesterol and the nervous system

As an alternative it provides as much as 20 grams of protein when compared to 18 grams of protein for a beef burger. You can eat your muscle building blocks without having to overkill on the calories.

Despite its benefits, you will also enjoy the juicy taste that is succulent and light in the stomach. Offer with anything from fries to salad. Try sweet potato fries to keep the health theme going. Because it is a meaty fish it goes down well with a white wine like Pinot Gris or Red like Merlot.

2017 International Academic Conference on Business San Diego

Join us at our 2017 International Academic Conference on Business San Diego, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley! The conference provides a forum for faculty and administrators to present their research on all aspects of business & business education. In addition to the Academic Conference on Business, we are also hosting a Conference on Education that will be held on the same days, at the same venue. One registration fee will allow you to attend both conferences.

IMPORTANT DATES

Conference Dates: March 12-16, 2017
Presentation Dates: March 13-15, 2017
Welcome Reception: March 12, 2017
Optional Tour: March 16, 2017
Hotel room cutoff: February 20, 2017
Submission Deadline: February 10, 2017 (Contact us if you miss a deadline)
Final abstracts/papers due: February 10, 2017

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2016 San Diego Polo Open

2016 Sunday Polo open brought a crowd to their field as the horses lined up and faced off with hooves pawing in the dirt in anticipation of a great game. Sponsored by Tesla, Sunrun and Home Start. The first match started 1:00 pm, divot stomp at 2:00 pm and featured polo match at 3:00 pm.

The weather was mild and smell of fresh cut green grass permeated the air. Located in Del Mar the flow of field, food, and fun kept the guests entertained as the ponies made their way across the field.

VIP and non-VIP sections were available. Food trucks, wine, umbrella sitting and music enhanced the atmospheres. Groups of friends found ample room to sit around the tables, chat, and watch the matches. A good way to spend some time on Sunday.

Polo in San Diego started in 1906 when John D. Spreckels, an entreprenuer, imported British Lords to play against military officers. Over the decades its has declined but has made a resurgence as a trendy social event that draws interested crowds of young and old.

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Using Entertainment and Events to Market to Customers

Entertainment and events draw customers and put them into the seats of your business. If done well it provides an opportunity to either draw new customers or retain existing customers. In organizations that want to use events for marketing they should look at drawing new customers, alignment of events to core offerings, and where these events are marketed.

Strong events are aligned to the existing customer base of the business. Events that attract the wrong, or misaligned, customer than that which is likely to purchase products/services in the long run is a waste of time and effort. Aloha events for resorts and food events for restaurants seem to make sense.

Appropriately targeted new customers have an opportunity to frequent the business and make additional purchases. As a bonus, they might even become long-term customers if they had a positive experience and want to experience it again.

Where these events are marketed is also important. While posting flyers on the door might do well with existing customers it may not do so well attracting new customers. The business website, social event sites, and your local newspaper seem to work well.

Events should draw new customers, retain existing customers and enhance the brand of the business. Doing this well keeps the establishment fresh and attractive to customers. Purchases often go up during these times and social medial posts increase the word-of-mouth marketing of the business.

What Healthy Foods Should Restaurants Offer?

Eat fresh and eat healthy. Natural and organic food is part of America's palate and is increasing in demand. Restaurants that offer fresh and healthy foods catering to a crowd that seeks healthy options when compared to the high fat and high processed foods we have become accustomed to. What to provide is an important question?

Common offerings are fresh fish, salads, soups and detox foods like spinach. These meals are often easy to provide because there isn't a lot of prep time associated with them. Having a few of these items on the menu creates more interest among the healthy younger crowd.

We know that popular dishes like french fries, pasta, and other fried foods will be around for a long time. However, people are becoming more health conscious and establishments that don't take into consideration a large segment of the population that wants healthy options.

Some favorite foods can be slightly adjusted to make them more appealing to a larger crowd. For example, I had calamari strips as an appetizer and was pleasantly surprised they were grilled and not fried. The end result was a better tasting product that became a house favorite.

For most establishments, the change is a switch in product and processing method. The results are significant as the brand of the restaurant slowly changes into a more popular venue. Younger and more educated individuals set this trendy tone and if you can appeal to them your business will pick up.