Navigator #150 <br>The Navigator is published by Greg Smith, <br>"Lead Navigator and Captain" of <br>Chart Your Course International Inc. <p>View this newsletter on our website:<br><a href="http://www.chartcourse.com/Enav-150.html">http://www.chartcourse.com/Enav-150.html</a><p>See the bottom of this newsletter to subscribe or to <br>unsubscribe. <br>########################################<p>Take Our 2009 Job Satisfaction Survey<p>Are you happy at work? We are trying to measure <br>how the current economic situation has affected <br>people and their jobs. Please take five minutes to <br>answer our survey. The results will be posted in a <br>future edition of the Navigator Newsletter.<p><a href="http://www.assess.biz/survey_form.asp?m=89&s=2506">http://www.assess.biz/survey_form.asp?m=89&s=2506</a><br>#############################################<p>Upcoming Teleseminars<p>April 22<br>Digging for Gold: How to Start and Manage an <br>Employee Suggestion Program <br><a href="http://www.chartcourse.com/teleseminar-employee-suggestion.html">http://www.chartcourse.com/teleseminar-employee-suggestion.html</a><p>May 21<br>Proven Ways to Attract, Engage and Retain <br>Your Workforce<br><a href="http://www.chartcourse.com/teleseminar_retention.html">http://www.chartcourse.com/teleseminar_retention.html</a><p>########################################<p>Personal Note from the Captain of the Ship<p>Every couple of years I am invited to speak at the <br>International Pizza Expo -- the world's largest and <br>oldest pizza tradeshow. Not only do I get to meet <br>some great people, but the best part is getting to <br>sample all the food and watch the World Pizza <br>Games. You can check out some of the photos <br>on the website.<p><a href="http://www.chartcourse.com/photoalbum.htm">http://www.chartcourse.com/photoalbum.htm</a><p>Next week Cathy and I are heading to Ireland.<br>I will be enjoying some sight-seeing as well as doing <br>research for a new book. I will post some photos as <br>we move along. <br>#############################################<p>SPECIAL, FANTASTIC, FABULOUS SPRING SALE!<p>We have never done this before. For the next ten <br>days you can take 15% off any book, customer <br>service video, online management training program, <br>or anything else you can order directly off our website.<p><a href="http://www.chartcourse.com/captains.htm">http://www.chartcourse.com/captains.htm</a><p>Simply put the coupon code in the code box when <br>you go to check out and click "apply". Your discount <br>will immediately be subtracted from your order.<p>233452<br>#############################################<p>Digging for Gold: Employee Suggestion Programs<p>Most organizations are looking for ways to cut costs <br>and improve performance. Capturing ideas and <br>suggestions from employees should be a top <br>priority -- especially in this economy. Yet many <br>ignore the untapped resource of their employees <br>who know their jobs better than any expert. It <br>surprises me to realize how few organizations have <br>any kind of employee suggestion program.<p>Marsha Myers of Lee Hecht Harrison said, "Managers <br>usually overlook the company's most valuable asset <br>and source of information - their employees. As the <br>economy slows, creative organizations can find new <br>ways to drive revenue and reduce costs by seeking <br>employee suggestions." <p>Good Idea Boards. Georgia's Buckhead Ritz-Carlton <br>Hotel collects ideas and suggestions by letting employees <br>write them on an "easy wipe" board in their department. <br>Instead of passing untested ideas up the chain of command, <br>the employee who originates an idea has responsibility <br>for its implementation. They follow a three-step work <br>process: "Study it, Pilot it, and Adopt it."<p>A quality coach helps each department and its employees <br>with the process. Once an idea is piloted and found <br>worthwhile, it is adopted. Each month the department <br>forwards the best idea to the division and then on to <br>the Quality Office for special recognition. <p>Idea Expositions. The Sony Corporation is well known <br>for its ability to create and manufacture new and <br>innovative products. Each year Sony generates <br>approximately 1000 new products and product <br>innovations. Founder Masaru Ibuka's philosophy <br>for success is "Never follow others."<p>In order to foster the exchange of ideas within <br>departments, Sony's Corporate Research sponsors <br>an annual Idea Exposition. Scientists and engineers <br>display projects and ideas they are working on. Open <br>only to Sony's employees, the exposition lets individuals <br>share ideas with each other to promote cross fertilization <br>between departments and divisions. <p>To learn more about Employee Suggestion Programs, <br>attend our teleseminar on April 22 or visit the webpage <br>outlining our Bright Idea Campaign. <p><a href="http://www.chartcourse.com/bright-ideas-employee-suggestion-program.html">http://www.chartcourse.com/bright-ideas-employee-suggestion-program.html</a><p><a href="http://www.chartcourse.com/teleseminar-employee-suggestion.html">http://www.chartcourse.com/teleseminar-employee-suggestion.html</a><br>#############################################<p>How to Get a High Paying Job<p>You probably have seen this before. . .<p>Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human <br>Resources person asked a young engineer fresh out of <br>Georgia Tech, "And what starting salary were you looking<br>for?" The engineer said, "In the neighborhood of $125,000 <br>a year, depending on the benefits package." The interviewer <br>said, "Well, what would you say to a package of 5 weeks <br>vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, a <br>company matching retirement fund for 50% of your salary, <br>and a company car leased every 2 years – say, a red <br>Corvette?" The engineer sat up straight and said, "Wow! <br>Are you kidding?" And the interviewer replied, "Yeah, but <br>you started it."<br>#############################################<p>FORWARD TO YOUR FRIENDS<p>If you find our information interesting, please<br>send it to your friends. 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