Friday, March 30, 2012

It's been awhile...

Just letting you know, I'm still about. I just had a sabatical to recharge those batteries.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Just an update for just-southafrican.com

It's been a while, but I thought today I should probably say something.... It's not all that interesting, but then again you might find it interesting. Who knows?

The south african directory that we created has taken off and is doing very well. One thing I have learned about the internet is that you can create any kind of website and if you know how to market it, it will do alright. Not fantastic, but alright.

The latest link I have collected for just-southafrican.com is the alexa ranking. http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/just-southafrican.com . As and when I get more links I will pass them onto you.

Hope you all have a great day.... Chat again soon.


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Importance of Communication in an Organization

Author: Stephen Thomson

Communication is one of the basic functions of management in any organization and its importance can hardly be overemphasized. It is a process of transmitting information, ideas, thoughts, opinions and plans between various parts of an organization.

It is not possible to have human relations without communication. However, good and effective communication is required not only for good human relations but also for good and successful business.

Effective communication is required at various levels and for various aspects in an organization such as -

For manager – employee relations:
Effective communication of information and decision is an essential component for management-employee relations. The manager cannot get the work done from employees unless they are communicated effectively of what he wants to be done? He should also be sure of some basic facts such as how to communicate and what results can be expected from that communication. Most of management problems arise because of lack of effective communication. Chances of misunderstanding and misrepresentation can be minimized with proper communication system.

For motivation and employee morale:
Communication is also a basic tool for motivation, which can improve morale of the employees in an organization. Inappropriate or faulty communication among employees or between manager and his subordinates is the major cause of conflict and low morale at work. Manager should clarify to employees about what is to be done, how well are they doing and what can be done for better performance to improve their motivation. He can prepare a written statement, clearly outlining the relationship between company objectives and personal objectives and integrating the interest of the two.

For increase productivity:
With effective communication, you can maintain a good human relation in the organization and by encouraging ideas or suggestions from employees or workers and implementing them whenever possible, you can also increase production at low cost.

For employees:
It is through the communication that employees submit their work reports, comments, grievances and suggestions to their seniors or management. Organization should have effective and speedy communication policy and procedures to avoid delays, misunderstandings, confusion or distortions of facts and to establish harmony among all the concerned people and departments.

Importance of written communication:
Communication may be made through oral or written. In oral communication, listeners can make out what speakers is trying to say, but in written communication, text matter in the message is a reflection of your thinking. So, written communication or message should be clear, purposeful and concise with correct words, to avoid any misinterpretation of your message. Written communications provides a permanent record for future use and it also gives an opportunity to employees to put up their comments or suggestions in writing.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

What to do if your baby or toddler gets swine flu…

What to do if your baby or toddler gets swine flu…

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A few members of my family have ended up with swine flu, I wrote this in consideration of how babies and toddlers may be affected. I hope that the advice in the article above will help other families to fight it.

It is not a fool proof system, but it will help you to combat the symptoms.

Kim

Friday, July 10, 2009

So much to say about kids these days

So much to say about kids these days

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A lovely post about kids and how we as parents sometimes perceive them.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

With a little help…

With a little help…

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We were desperately looking for a new look and we finally found it, both the website and website blog have a new look. Check it out. :)