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3 ISSUE 56 |
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Agency Of The Month
Congratulations
To The Staff and Management Of
Insurance Services
of Central Florida |
There is no doubt about it. This is one agency that can only be described as "Fun-tastic"! And if anyone has any doubt, all they need do is take a look at the photo of Colin Galloway, the agency owner.
[Read More About This Agency] |
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And you think your agency has procedural issues?
In Lima, Peru, to legally establish a one-person garment
workshop takes 289 days of bureaucratic toil, costing $1,231, 31
times the monthly minimum wage.
In the Philippines, purchasing
land can involve up to 168 steps, interacting with 53 public and
private agencies, and take from 13 to 25 years.
In Egypt, buying
land can involve more than 77 procedures at 31 public and
private agencies, and can take from 5 to 14 years.
In Haiti, to
buy land you need to jump over 111 bureaucratic hurdles, and
wait for at least 12 years. |
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The Science of Change
Helping Staff Own Change
Tom Baker, Senior
Editor of The Source |
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Last month's issue of The Source explored how science is helping to explain how people respond to change. This month's article explains how to present change in a positive way that allows staff to "buy-in" and accept change as their own.
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One Step At A Time
How To Understand The Needs Of Your Staff
Tom Baker, Senior
Editor of The Source |
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If you are an owner or manager, at some point you have probably felt frustrated at a lack of effectiveness when trying to "motivate" staff. The problem may be a limited understanding of a predictable process that must be followed.
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$200,000 Producers
Time To Take A Closer Look At Producer Profitability
Chris Burand |
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I know some readers are protesting, “A $150,000 producer is profitable!” Maybe they are in your agency, but not in most agencies. The math simply proves otherwise.
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Hiring Producers From The Outside
Exploring A New Trend In Finding Your Next Top Producer
Don Phin, HR That Works |
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As the insurance industry's top HR expert, Don Phin has identified a significant, and profitable, change in where to look for your next Producer. If you are adding staff in 2007, don't miss this practical insight!
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Team Building
What You Need To Do To Make Team Building Work
Tom Baker, Senior Editor of The Source
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In last month's issue of The Source you learned how to recognize the four stages of team development. This month, the series continues by providing simple, proven ways to create a team environment in your agency.
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Top 10 Ways To Set Boundaries
Gaining Time, Energy, And Respect For Yourself And Others.
Tom Baker, Senior
Editor of The Source |
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One of the most important questions you will ever answer is, "Do you live your life based on 'circumstances' or 'conviction'? If the answer is "circumstances", then this article is just for you.
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