Mystery Shopper Requirements

One of the first questions prospective mystery shoppers ask is what kind of training is required to succeed in this industry. There are many certification programs, for example, covering everything from shopper ethics to the nuances of different client industries (including dining, automotive sales, and so on). But which of…
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Creating Your Company Culture

The late Peter Drucker—regarded by many as the founder of modern business management—used to say that, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In other words, the collective expression of values is more important than plans of action. As The Management Centre explains, Drucker “didn’t mean that strategy was unimportant—rather that a…
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Principles for Great Management

Last blog, we discussed the qualities of great leadership, the personality traits someone has to either possess or develop to be effective at managing others. Today, let’s add some principles to these qualities. For inspiration, we’ll refer to an article at RunningRestaurants.com, which is geared towards restaurant management. As always,…
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