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Micro–train; macro–manage

Berkonomics

Invest in training, and save on managing. Let’s assume you’re bringing on board people who already have expertise in their functional area (entry–level training is a whole different beast). Provide access to your robust internal “university,” or to vendor–provided training. Shut Your CEO Hole.

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Make your detailed strategic plan!

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Example tactics for one strategy: [Email readers, continue here…] Strategy Three: Expand into at least three new continents through new distribution channels. Assign our development manager to localize design and oversee the needed enhancements to our product and support materials for each new territory.

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NINJIO SMB Debuts New Cybersecurity Awareness Tools

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In an effort to help small businesses improve their cybersecurity, Los Angeles-based NINJIO , a startup offering up cybersecurity awareness training, says it has released a new library of Hollywood-style, animated "micro-learning" videos, which help businesses train their employees on cybersecurity topics. READ MORE>>.

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Can your lawyer destroy a good business deal?

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And since attorneys are paid to protect, often they will give a litany of warnings about what could go wrong when accepting a contract clause that they have been trained to challenge. The attorney held fast defending every challenge, stating that “these terms are standard for our client and cannot be changed.”

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TrueCar Buys DealerScience

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Santa Monica-based TrueCar announced on Friday that it acquired DealerScience , a developer of digital retailing software for the automotive industry. According to TrueCar, DealerScience will become a subsidiary of the company, and will focus on product development, sales and customer training.

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Where’s your team playbook? Hmm?

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Email readers, continue here…] So, what does your business playbook look like? Trained employees execute their tasks better than those who are not. You are responsible for the training and for the outcomes both for individuals and the team. Contents within your team playbook. How do you create and update it?

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Here’s the test: Can you create 5 strategies and 5 tactics to achieve your goal?

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Email readers, continue here…]. Assign our development manager to localize design and oversee the needed enhancements to our product and support materials for each new territory. Assign our development manager to localize design and oversee the needed enhancements to our product and support materials for each new territory.

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