BizTips from SCORE – Building Blocks for High Performing Teams 1 Start With Clarity Define your mission, values, and customer-service standards. Use one-page job scorecards instead of long job descriptions. Begin each day (or at least weekly) with a brief team huddle to set expectations. 2 Build Trust Quickly Use short “get-to-know-you” activities during onboarding. […]
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Being a great manager is more than just overseeing tasks or meeting deadlines—it’s about inspiring, guiding, and cultivating a team that thrives both individually and collectively. But what makes a manager truly exceptional? Here are some key traits that set great managers apart: 1. Empathy – Great managers understand the power of connection. 2. Clear […]
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Setting clear objectives is essential for any small business owner to drive success and growth. After you have identified your business’ vision and mission, conduct a SWOT analysis to understand the issues facing you, use the SMARTER approach to establish your objectives with your team, then break them down into actionable steps that are prioritized. […]
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Time management is one of the most critical tools for small business owners to incorporate into their daily routines. There are a variety of tools available to owners/managers of small enterprises so that you are managing their time vs allowing others to usurp it and find themselves severely stressed. Task batching – complete similar tasks […]
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BizTips from SCORE – Thinking and Acting Strategically Small business owners have a lot to think about, but thinking about the future, planning for the future and acting decisively to prepare for the future is the difference between managing strategically and just surviving. WHY? Shaping the future. What trends could impact the Cape’s economy and […]
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For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Connors llconnors@capecodhealth.org Cape Cod Healthcare to Host Community Benefits Open Meeting Annual event on December 12 aims to gather feedback from the public (Hyannis, MA – December 2, 2024) – Cape Cod Healthcare will host its annual open meeting for the public to discuss its Community Benefits programs on Thursday, […]
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In any organization, large or small, aligning team members around common goals and objectives is critical for sustained growth, productivity, and job satisfaction. Establish Clear, SMART Goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Break down large, strategic goals into manageable and actionable steps. Communicate with Transparency– – Explain the WHY. Regular, transparent communication about […]
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