If one looks at the achievements of some institutions in rural areas of developing countries one should gain hope for others. It remains up to the foresight and energy of a few individuals in every institution to drive institutions forward with the use of technology to improve standards of education and living. There is a one-month free trial option for evaluation purposes. We all know that old jobs are disappearing while other are appearing. With the volume of Internet business now said to be doubling every 100 days, many new jobs that did not exist in 1997 and 1998 will materialise in 1999.
Meetings have to be one of the most complained-about activities in any company.
Something managers have to do all the time is problem solving. The better you are at problem solving, the more problems people will bring you. You may then be able to allocate more time to acquiring new business and setting and monitoring goals. As a manager, if your are spending your management time resolving other people's problems, the problem may lie with yourself for not delegating adequately. This being the last issue for 1998, I wish you season's greetings and a prosperous 1999.