http://www.mftrou.com/Management-blog.html This blog contains summary and links to the most recent updates to the site. It also contains other time-sensitive updates. en-us business management skills Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:47 GMT Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:20:47 GMT mftrou.com http://www.mftrou.com/index.html Management for the Rest of Us - laugh while you learn business management skills, tips, get management training and play games Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:56:25 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/mentorprograms.html Before I explain mentor programs, here's a little history lesson... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:07:42 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/howtomentor.html Obi Wan Kenobi knows how to mentor a student. He tutors Jedi novice Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force, a mysterious energy field harnessed by the Jedi. Here are 5 mentoring roles explained. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:06:41 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/minutes-of-meeting.html Hello, I want to know what are the most important notes to take in a general meeting and how I should settle the minutes of meeting for this meeting. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:07:07 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/howtomakemostlife.html How do I make the most of life? Here is the prevention and promotion mindsets explained and how they influence your life. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:24:55 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/leadershipquotesbyfamouspeople.html Leadership quotes by famous people are usually about the qualities it takes to be a good leader. Here are 5 top leadership quotes with suggestions on how to use them in your everyday life. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:46:32 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/chalkboardpresentationtutorial.html Heres how to create a chalkboard presentation with an example prepared by my own fair hands! After going through the tutorial, you can set up the basic power-point presentation in 5 minutes. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:36:33 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/i-become-you-to-get-to-know-you.html Divide the participants into pairs, then give them 10 minutes to get to know each other well (family, academics, experience, likes/dislikes, hobbies, etc.). Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:51:14 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/bracelet-memories-icebreaker.html I work for a non-profit that works closely with low-income families. Each year, we have a large meeting with new parents. This year, our icebreaker consisted Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:41:10 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/what-impression-do-you-make-on-others-icebreaker.html This game can accommodate any number of participants. Attach a piece of paper to each participant's back and provide them with a pen or marker. Give the Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:34:46 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/puzzling-out-ways-to-communicate-and-succeed.html This was an activity done for a meeting of 10 people, most of whom had communicated only via email and not met before. Before the meeting, I had each Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:53:11 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/lines-of-nonverbal-communication.html Have the participants form groups of 4 to 5 people and stand in a straight line (as though queueing up for something). The goal of this communication exercise Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:41:20 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/what-do-you-most-value-icebreaker.html Give each participant five pieces of paper and have them write down five things (one per paper) they most value. For example: money, job, children, spouse, Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:30:58 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/beach-ball-questions-icebreaker.html Write numbers on a beach ball and have the participants throw it around the group. When someone catches the ball, ask them a question from a prepared, Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:20:46 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/how-to-workmanage-with-idiots.html I am totally tired of working with Idiots, I am getting stressed everyday. Idiots gets promotion at earliest not like the normal staff. For me it's difficult Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:43:09 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/360-degree-feedback-software.html Did you know that 360 degree feedback software could simplify your management life? Feedback software frees up time to do what you are good at managing people not paper. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:29:07 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/a-song-for-you-creative-icebreaker.html Divide the group into pairs and give them some time to get to know each other (meaning of name, nature, peculiar habits, characteristics, favourite things, Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:07:54 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/three-words-wordthinking-game.html Have the group stand in a circle with one volunteer at the centre. The volunteer closes his/her eyes while the group passes around a ball (or any item). Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:02:37 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/a-tangled-web-team-building-exercise.html For this exercise, you'll need a large open space (or large table) and a large ball of yarn. Gather the participants in a circle sitting around you on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:57:57 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/newspaper-ad-teamwork-game.html Divide the group into smaller groups (3-4 people). A topic for creating an advertisement is given; for example, soap. Each team has to create an innovative Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:50:31 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/sewing-thread-maze-race-teamwork-game.html 1) Form groups of 5-6 people sitting down, maybe around a table. 2) Hand out a spool of thread to each group and ask them to wind it around the group, Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:45:39 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/memory-test.html This is a test of memory that can be played in groups. It's a very useful game whenever there is a huge number of members available. We will show some Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:46:38 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/pulling-names-from-a-hat-icebreaker.html A quick introductions game, best for small groups (6 - 10). Give all participants small pieces of paper equal to the number of letters in their first Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:36:47 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/how-many-letters-in-your-name-icebreaker.html Have each participant grab a partner or form small groups of 3 or 4. Each group member is to count up the number of letters in their full name. (You might Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:26:06 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/alphabet-names-icebreaker.html This icebreaker can be used for a group of people who know each other fairly well. As the facilitator armed with a list of all the group members' names, Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:20:19 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/table-swap-icebreaker.html At a church function, we were to have dinner with our age group. We sat with some usual friends and found three sealed envelopes lying on the table. While Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:09:55 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/honestteamfeedback.html Without honest team feedback, a team effort may fail to reach its goal or fully meet its potential. So what can a team leader do to encourage candid feedback? Here are 9 tips to elicit honest team feedback and create a positive, effective team culture. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:17:26 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/how-i-am-likeunlike-my-pinecone-introductions-activity.html Each summer, I pick up pinecones from under the trees around my property in the mountains of Arizona. I begin each school year by having my students pick Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:01:45 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/these-are-a-few-of-my-favourite-things-memory-game.html This is an ideal game for an attitude-enhancing session like How to Be Positive. Have all the delegates stand or sit in a cicle or semi-circle. You might Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:44:06 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/leaning-tower-of-cups-teamwork-game.html Divide the participants into several smaller groups and give each group 20 cups. Using those 20 cups, each group has to build the tallest tower they can. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:36:35 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/meetingroom.html Here are 7 different meeting room layouts used by professional meeting planners at De Vere hotels, with clear advice on when and when not to use a different meeting room layouts. Sat, 02 Oct 2010 04:19:40 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/blind-painting-communication-game.html Group Size: Small (up to 5) Group Abilities: All abilities Icebreaker Purpose: Communication Materials: 1) Drawing surface: whiteboard, easel with paper, Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:18:58 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/add-up-the-group-logic-icebreaker.html Group Size: Large (20+) Group Abilities: Some physical ability Icebreaker Purpose: Mental workout Materials: small pieces of paper with numbers written Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:14:45 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/fun-twisted-pipe-cleaner-personalities-icebreaker.html Group Size: Medium (5-20) Group Abilities: All abilities Icebreaker purpose: Creativity, Getting to know you Materials: Pipe cleaners, bell, watch or timer Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:08:25 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/fun-catch-the-peanut-debriefing-game.html Group Size: Medium to large (5-20+) Group Abilities: Some physical ability Icebreaker purpose: Communication Materials: a lot of peanuts, or similar non-nut Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:04:00 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/mindbending-number-game-to-stretch-your-group.html Group Size: Medium to Large (5 - 20+) Group Abilities: All abilities Icebreaker Purpose: Mental workout Materials: None Time: 5 minutes Instructions: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:58:35 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/name-chain-memory-game.html Group Size: Medium (5-20) Group Abilities: All abilities Icebreaker Purpose: Getting to know you Materials: None Time: 10 minutes Instructions: You may Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:51:51 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/pass-the-ball-to-keep-it-flowing.html Group Size: Medium (5-20) Group Abilities: All abilities Icebreaker Purpose:Energiser, Getting to know you Materials: ball or similar to throw Time: 10 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:48:20 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/the-candy-code-icebreaker.html Group Size: Medium (5-20) Group Abilities: All abilities Icebreaker purpose: Getting to know you Materials: 6 different types of small candy, and enough Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:44:26 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/form-a-square-leadership-ice-breaker.html Group Size: Small (5) but large group can split into small groups of 5 Group Abilities: Some physical activity Icebreaker purpose: Communication and teamwork Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:32:44 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/abcs-of-me-icebreaker-game.html Group Size: Any Group Ability: All abilities Icebreaker purpose: Getting to know you Materials: Paper,Markers,Tape Time: 15 minutes Instructions: You Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:23:34 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/balloon-popping-game.html Group Size: Medium (5-20) Group Abilities: Physical Activity Icebreaker Purpose: Energizer Materials: 1 blown up balloon and 60cm of string per person Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:15:10 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/cross-the-river-team-building-exercise.html Group Size: Medium (5-20) Group Abilities: Some physical activity Activity Purpose: Learning to work together Materials: Masking tape, and 5 sheets of Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:06:06 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/what-happened-in-the-year-of-the-coin-icebreaker.html Each person retrieves a coin from a basket in the room and notes the year in which that coin was minted. Then go around the room and give each person 60 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:09:47 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/describe-your-teammates.html This exercise can be done with big or small groups and helps build team spirit, helps people get to know one another, and helps self-esteem. Keeping in Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:01:26 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/leadershipcompetencies.html An easy-to-use leadership competencies model developed for a small team, broken down into 4 bite sized chunks. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:15:25 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/can-i-have-a-layout-for-minutes-of-a-meeting.html I'm working in a new established media company as a personal assistant and I'm the one who will take the minutes of meeting and as the company is new so Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:19:14 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/taking-minutes-at-a-technical-meeting.html I am looking for some advice on how to take minutes at a meeting where technical things are being discussed in varied disciplines, many of which I have Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:14:32 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/performancemanagementsoftware.html Here are 5 steps to selecting the right employee performance management software for your organisation... Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:48:58 GMT http://www.mftrou.com/comparingdecisionmakingmodels.html Comparing decision making models, you can see there are many ways to reach a conclusion or 'skin a catfish'. This article gives you the pros and cons of 3 decision making models. Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:48:20 GMT