archiveChief Remote Officer Insider

Operational management needs to know the causes of off-standard performance in order to improve operations. The knowledge of variances (real result versus budget) will aid control, at least if and when these variances are understood well enough. The only criterion for the calculation of a variance is its usefulness. Of...

What's it like being driven by purpose over profits? For Joe Soltis, CEO at purpose-driven and the results-focused franchise marketing agency, ChoiceLocal, finding true success is all about being driven by a deeper cause.   You may not hear the words "charity" and "profitability" mentioned in the same breath too often....

There’s an epidemic of underperformance with change programs in organisations today, and it’s driven by issues with accountability. From broken promises and unrealistic expectations to finger-pointing and cultures of avoidance and blame, accountability issues – and the fear that drives them – are rampant in change programs across business, government,...

A quick look at medicine's history will show how it has been developed and whether this came with a price. In ancient Greece, doctors at the time wanted to see if it was better to sleep or exercise after launch and what consequences each choice would have. To find valuable...

In early 2020 when the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 began spreading rapidly across the globe, many of us were lucky. As shelter-in–place policies began to crop up around the world, organizations sprung into action and quickly moved services online in order to accommodate social distancing amongst the uncertainty.  Restaurants began to...

According to scientists, the key to a successful career is to focus on a field you enjoy. To get closer to your dream job, you have to answer the vital question of who you are. As taff this question is, psychologists, break this down into six simpler questions that help...

Work trips are back, but the travel landscape is still uncertain. Unexpected scenarios and challenges can put a serious and stressful wrench in your plans, but thoughtful preparation can help you travel easily and arrive ready to tackle the tasks at hand. These three considerations for business travel can bring...

Latin America is an interesting place in the world. The civilizations that existed before the arrival of the Spanish and English people were unique. Today I will give you a tour of some of the wonderful cultures and a mental trip to their philosophy. The Olmecs The beginning of this...

London is a powerful combination of history, fashion, attractions, and culture that, with the passage of time, becomes more and more attractive. For decades, it has been chosen as a must destination to visit and not unfairly, since it can satisfy the most demanding visitor. Five days are enough to...