by Delaney Consulting | Apr 26, 2013 | Communication, Managing, Managing Projects
Great managers know how to focus on what is important. They stay focused, not just busy. I like to advise mangers struggling with delegation to use this simple 2X2 grid to map out their TO-DO list. Items that are in the upper right quadrant should get a manager’s... 
by Delaney Consulting | Apr 23, 2013 | Managing, Managing Projects, Merchandising
Many managers simply will not slow down enough and take the time to explain and document how to complete a task. Caught in a situation where time is tight and there are limited opportunities, the manager will continually complete the task on his own and then sulk... 
by Delaney Consulting | Apr 19, 2013 | Managing, Managing Projects
A true measure of your leadership is how well your operation runs without you. A company that requires the owner to direct every action and check the accuracy of every step is poorly managed. Only the owner can change the situation. People who are stressed,... 
by Delaney Consulting | Apr 16, 2013 | Managing Projects, Merchandising
Want more accurate forecasts? Here is a low cost and FUN way to capture the benefits of crowd sourcing to improve your sales forecasts. When you need to place your inventory bet on new products or promotional sales, consider creating a contest! Give your store... 
by Delaney Consulting | Apr 27, 2012 | Communication, Managing, Managing Projects
I’ll make this short: The greatest issue I see in EVERY CLIENT I work with is Executive Prioritization. The Challenge: Executives that want 100 things* when their resources can only deliver 50. What they get: 100 things done 50%. What they should demand: 50... 
by Delaney Consulting | Apr 20, 2012 | Communication, Managing, Managing Projects
I heard a surprising fact on NPR last week. Even with Skype and the promise of web conferencing, conference attendance world wide is up.* I have probably attended 300-400 conferences or group meetings in my lifetime. But lately, I have seen some truly engaging and... 