This represents a waterfall type of approach to project planning, where one phase flows into the other. It works well for certain industries such as construction and manufacturing, but it is less ...

In the early 1900s, Henri Fayol developed a modern management theory that business leaders still use today. Fayol's theory was honed while he worked his way up the ladder to become the director of a ...

Effective marketing management focuses on the shifting needs and preferences of consumers. Marketing management is the function within an organization dedicated to marketing research, brand awareness, ...

A version of this article appeared in the Autumn 2016 issue of strategy+business. Most companies have leaders with the strong operational skills needed to maintain the status quo. But they face a ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Customers walk into a Walmart and know they have permission to grab a shopping cart, walk down ...

Henri Fayol’s management theory – the foundation of administrative management – offers a timeless framework of 14 principles that continue to shape business leadership today. This foundational model ...

How do you keep your maintenance program on track and yield the best results from your investment? These six principles will help: 1. Plan, rather than react. Focus resources on preventing downtime, ...

How often have you heard somebody — a new CEO, a journalist, a management consultant, a leadership guru, a fellow employee — talk about the urgent need to change the culture? They want to make it ...

Leadership is paramount to the success of any army. Leaders not only make life and death decisions but directly control the climate and quality of life of their subordinates. But what is the real ...