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Articles Tagged with ''business administration''

The 7-Power Contractor

AL Levi: What if I train them and they leave?

Training is not optional for service contractors.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
August 20, 2020

One of the most common things I see when I begin my work with a new contracting client is the resistance to train employees. 


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Training

Training in a post-pandemic world

Ongoing training is required to prevent lost profits and customers.
Matt Koop
July 29, 2020

Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of training several thousand tradespeople a year in the areas of communication, technical expansion and buying habits of consumers today. 


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Matt Michel

Matt Michel: 7 simple steps to improve your plumbing business

The importance of basic blocking and tackling.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
July 27, 2020

The coronavirus has captured most of the discussion in the trade press since the lockdowns began. It should have — it’s been the overriding event. 


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Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: It’s time to evaluate your systems

An effective evaluation process sets you free
Kenny Chapman
July 23, 2020

I’ve been studying human performance (specifically peak performance) for years in individuals and organizations. 


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The 7-Power Contractor

AL Levi: Fix things at your company

How to get ahead of the fire.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
July 20, 2020

What is finally going to fix things at your company? 


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Christoph Lohr

Christoph Lohr: What the U.S. military can teach us about leading through chaos

Strategy is the cornerstone of being able to lead through chaos.
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Christoph Lohr
July 6, 2020

In last month’s column, I wrote about how military strategy can help businesses learn to navigate the current chaotic times. 


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Call Center

Coach's Corner: Involve your phone team in long-term planning

To reduce problems down the road, make the internal team an integral part of all plans.
Tom Merriott
July 1, 2020

Allow your internal team to help you evaluate your phone scripts to better reflect the words and attitudes that meet your shared goal.


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Customer service can make or break your company

Ensure your entire team knows the meaning of good customer service.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 30, 2020

Well, it finally happened. Michigan weather heated up, and my AC sputtered and died a sad death. 


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Matt Michel

Matt Michel: 7 reasons for optimism in 2020

Don’t be a pessimist; look for the silver lining.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
June 29, 2020

There are a lot of reasons for pessimism in 2020. The country is divided. 


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Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Using effective communication to navigate change

Consistent communication makes it easier to navigate turbulent times when they arise.
Kenny Chapman
June 29, 2020

Even though we all understand change is a constant part of life and business, there has been a surplus of it (paired with uncertainty) lately. 


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