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Mass production of products and labor has really blown up over the last few decades. There are more people on the world than ever and they all need stuff, so we have to produce the stuff! The way we produce the large amounts of that stuff has improved drastically, and continues to evolve.

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Integrating technology into business has made massive and rapid changes to most companies, large or small. How we transfer or store information, and how we then use that information from a technological standpoint is crucial for most businesses.

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I really just wanted something to represent tech support and IT. This module wan't specifically about them, but I think they are relevant enough for a mention. When something breaks, who has the info on how to fix it? IT, that's right.

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A good sign that a person is a good leader is how they motivate their people. Not only is a motivated team better in every way, it provides a much smoother execution of tasks and less headaches for the leader.

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I know, the video is more related to life motivation than to business, but I think it's still very applicable. Self motivation is something that your employees can see in their leader, and that in turn will motivate them.

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WAKE UP AND CONQUER YOUR DAY - New Motivational Video Compilation - 30-Minute Morning Motivation

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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Another common phrase, but one that has a lot of uses. A big part of leading a team to success is not hogging all of that success once you get there. Let the team get some recognition too.

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Being a leader does not immediately get you the respect of the people that you lead. It has to be earned and proven to your people. If they don't respect you as a supervisor, then it will be a long road anytime you need to get something done.

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Teamwork makes the dream work! That is something that has probably been said a thousand times in every company ever. But it's so true! Even the strongest employees are made better when in a cohesive team.

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I think I have said plenty throughout this course about communication and how important I think it is. It is invaluable both in work and in personal life.

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Communication in the 21st Century: Is It What You Say, Not How You Say It? | Vivian Ta | TEDxUTA

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I have been on the HR side of the equation several times, and I can say that I understand how difficult of a position it can be to be in.

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The (uncomfortable) truth of HR and leadership development | Patrick Vermeren | TEDxKMA

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Is there a better ambassador for an HR employee than Toby? No! The HR crew is who you really want to be on your side anytime they show up.

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I like this article because it hits close to home. I work at Costco, and it is a company with a fantastic reputation of being a great company to work for. People do not want to leave once they get in, and for good reason.

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Simon Sinek: How to Build a Company That People Want to Work For | Inc. Magazine

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If one person tries to do everything themself, failure is assured. Delegating tasks is yet another essential ability for a manager in any business.

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5 Steps to Delegating Effectively-Leadership Training

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Literally the first thing I think of when I see the word "authority". Cartman is the worst, but he represents a very real element of today's managers.

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Being organized has been a big thing for me throughout my career. I learned the hard way that it is a must in order to run a successful business.

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What is a better representation of strategy other than chess? You have to think ahead, plan for your opponents moves, and know how each piece relates to every other piece on the field.

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I like TED talks, sue me. This module had a big emphasis on decision making, so I found this video. It really calls home how vital it is to think about the decisions you make, and to act on the with purpose.

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THE POWER OF DECISION-MAKING | BENEDIKT AHLFELD | TEDxGraz

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I know, it's not really an article about planning tools for business, but it's relevant to me. I almost got hired at IKEA, but they skipped me. Too bad for them. But still, the fact that IKEA gives a template for ways to plan things is great for people planning a home setup. The same can be said for templates for business planning as well.

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The starting point for information about IKEA planning tools including the kitchen planner, ALGOT storage planner, PAX wardrobe planner, BESTÅ storage planner, office planner and STUVA child bedroom storage planner.

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Why no start the module about planning with the greatest icons of cartoon plotting. Wilee Coyote and Tom the cat. Every episode of these guys was all about their plans to catch their prey. Sure, they didn't ever work, but they still kept formulating new plans to achieve their goal!

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I really just wanted some sort of plane reference for the international travel aspect of this module, and I can't pass up Mr. Bean. Being a high level exec in an international company means a lot of time on a plane.

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I'll be honest, this image caught my eye because the use of chalk here is comical. Also the fact that the word Australia is nowhere close to the actual continent. But I think it's relevant nonetheless because it does call out that being an international business still means focusing on more than just one continent.

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I know culture is a part of a different chapter, but I think it's vital to being successful in a national market that one may not be familiar with. This video just spoke to me about how important it can be.

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Humor and culture in international business | Chris Smit | TEDxLeuven

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Who is a better symbol of a successful worldwide businessman than Tony Stark? This guy built a business that touched every country on the planet. Also, Iron Man is my favorite Marvel character.

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Oh yes, The Office. Dwight is the kind of manager that nobody really wants, but he wasn't THAT bad. He did have the right skillset to be a manager, just not the right personality. Both are important.

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This picture right here, this is how work can feel for people. Their boss looming over them and screaming at them for every misstep. That is not the kind of manager that I want, or want to be.

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TED talks can be great. I like this one because it really calls out how important it is to be a leader and not just a boss.

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Stop Managing, Start Leading | Hamza Khan | TEDxRyersonU

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This is how I feel managing a team sometimes. Usually you get a group that works really well together, but sometimes you get a bad egg. Also, I like the X-Men.