What's New at the Cafe- May 24th
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Hope everyone is having a terrific holiday weekend!
It has been a busy week at Call Center Cafe`.
Many terrific articles and features were posted to the Cafe` this past week. With so many new articles and features, it might be hard to keep up with all the great articles on Call Center Cafe. We thought we would make it a little easier on you.
Enjoy!
The Call Center Cafe` Staff
How To Have a Perfect Meeting (Avoiding Dreary, Directionless Meetings Go On Forever)
The title says it all! I think many of us have had the boss that loved to hold staff meetings- whether they were needed or not.
Al Lipper writes about ways to hold a meeting that is neither dreary or directionless.
5 Ways to Be a More Effective Manager and Leader
Duncan Brodie touches on the demands of managers and how each of us can be more effective. Read his article and see if there are any tips that can help you.
How Showing a Little Appreciation Motivates Employees
Martin Haworth always has good advice for improving workplace morale through positive means. We hope you find a chord in his latest piece on showing appreciation
Get More Business Results By Having A Little Fun! 
Do you think it's appropriate or professional to have fun in the workplace?
Research has shown that fun at work generally results in an increase of productivity, creativity, loyalty, and morale. Appropriate workplace fun is a key method for energizing workers and putting some life back into their routines.
Finding Your Business Management Style
Did you get a chance to read the article on business style by Nazir Daud? Nazir talks about the three categories that most managers fit into?
Which one did you fall into? Hope you enjoy this look into management styles
Autocratic Management
Democratic Management
Laissez Fair Management
Tim Connor takes a look at morale issues and learning how to spot the problem face on.
You would be amazed at how many organizations today, both small and large, have a serious moral issue lurking beneath the surface of all the smiles, happy faces, agreement and apparent cooperation between employees, employees and managers, and employees and customers.
The Biggest Mistake Potential Hires Make While Interviewing for a Job 
Ed Bagley writes about mistakes that many people make when interviewing and offers tips on avoiding these mistakes in your next interview.
Conflict Management Tips for Managers
Daryl Cowie recently wrote this article on workplace conflict management. He gives pointers on what to do, who to talk to when this situation happens in your life.
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