Monthly Archives: November 2008

Winning is a Management Strategy Game
by: Daniel Morales, MBA

During the Olympics games millions around the world watched athletes challenge themselves and each other. We saw them, both in athletic skills and professionalism. Not only did we get a chance to see sports performances but we also got a glimpse, through interviews and spotlight pieces, of the means that these athletes use to reach their best performances.

What does this have to do with you as a small business owner and entrepreneur? Two things.

First, an entrepreneur’s role is to lead people to aspire to be better, and to make anything appear possible. Perhaps we can gain insight into this process by learning from these athletes.

Second, entrepreneurs themselves can aspire to “winning management”, using some of the techniques of athletes to increase their personal management effectiveness.

Let’s take a look at four general techniques that small business owners can use to enhance their ability to deal with challenging situations. Continue reading →