Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use quantitative measurements. Compare quantitative plans, goals, and results. Use measurements to create a plan of action.

Answer: Performance appraisals of this type are typically subjective, rather than objective. They are most valuable when objective criteria such as as production rate, cycle time, cost, and error rate are used. Each department should have its own quantifiable measurements so work can be compared to pre-determined standards, group norms, trends, and employee-to-employee. Collect the data systematically, and determine if the guidelines being used to conduct business are adequate. For example, you might track the amount of time a customer waits in line. Regularly document the number of items or reports an employee can produce in an hour. Be sure to clearly communicate performance measures and expected performance to employees before measurement begins. Training in this areas might be required. When the data collection begins, set plans and goals for job performance. Once the data has been collected, measure it to see if your goals were achieved. If not, a baseline can be established and used to set goals for improvement throughout the organization. If customers typically wait in line for 3 minutes before being addressed, strive to lower the customer response time. Conflict resolution through customer support can be a daunting task. Once you know the amount of time a typical call takes, it can help your company streamline the process by identifying which calls take longer. Use percentage-based quantitative improvement goals. If the company sold $500,000 worth of product last quarter, attempt to increase sales by 1%. Progress must be measured and acted upon. If a performance measurement is lacking, periodic measurement needs to occur to ensure progress is being made. The measurements also serve to determine whether or not the plan of action is working. Utilize exemplary programs to serve as a guide for those that are lacking. Do not hesitate to change a plan if measurement shows no progress is being made.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine your phone's block code. Open your phone's Phone app. Dial the block code. Enter the phone number. Press the "Call" button.

Answer: You can use one of the following block codes to hide your phone number behind a "Private" or "Unknown" heading: *67 - Most North American mobile phones; Canada landlines. #31# - AT&T North American phones; Canada mobile phones; Most European & South American phones. 1167 - Most North American rotary phones. 141 - UK phones. Tap the app that you use to make phone calls from your phone. Enter the code that correlates with your phone, symbols included. Depending on your phone, you may have to tap the Dial or Keypad tab before you can dial. Type in the number of the person whom you want to call. Make sure that you include the country code/long-distance code if necessary. The final result should look something like this: *67 (123) 456-7890 Doing so will call the number as usual. Unless the other person has installed an app that unmasks incoming private calls, they will not be able to see your phone number.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be a good communicator. Distribute the workload. Be resourceful. Be open-minded and flexible.

Answer: Learn public speaking skills and writing skills. You should be able to express yourself in a clear way, during meetings, speeches, practices, and/or games so that people are more likely to want to listen to you. If you are in a position where you need to do public speaking, practice at home in front of a mirror. Notice your mannerisms and facial expressions while speaking. Also ask if others at home can listen to you practice your speeches and offer suggestions. Speaking to groups well takes a lot of practice don't get discouraged if you feel nervous or mess up the first few times. Just keep at it! Being a good communicator also means listening well. Take time to learn what people want and care about in your group. Be sure that everyone's voice gets to be heard, and that you consider all opinions in the group when making decisions. Have others help with the work, and distribute jobs evenly among everybody so that one person will not have to shoulder all of the work. For instance, a team captain may give certain clean-up or uniform duties to teammates, or a newspaper editor gives out different article assignments for the staff to write. It's important to rotate jobs around so that everyone gets equal responsibilities. Delegating responsibilities will be up to you and the rest of the group to decide. Make sure everyone feels confident about the job they've been given. If a person lacks confidence about a job, you and others in the group may need to work toward encouraging them and offering help and guidance. It is part of your job to encourage others to participate. If it feels like someone isn't pulling their share of the work load, privately discuss this with them, and let them know you're hoping you can count on them to contribute a little more. A good leader knows about the resources that are available to the group. If you don't know the answer to something, or notice that something needs done but you're not sure how to do it yourselves, you're the one who should ask questions of your teachers, coaches, etc. It's your job to create access to information and to supplies that you need for various projects and activities. You are essentially the liaison between the group and the adult who oversees the entire group. Not sure where to get certain props for the musical? Discuss it with the teacher director. Suspect that your team would benefit from one extra practice per week? Bring it up to the coach. A good leader will be willing to listen to the group when deciding if a certain rule or policy needs to be changed. Sometimes the way things have been done are outdated or could be done in a better way. Being open to change is always good. This step goes back to being a good listener. A leader sometimes needs to step back and just listen to the complaints or the satisfactions of the group. What is working well? What needs to be changed? Just by listening you can learn a lot that can be brought up at future decision-making meetings. There may be uncomfortable or unexpected moments during your role as a leader. Someone may quit the group, want to make dramatic changes, or challenge your actions as the leader. How do you handle these moments? If you're able to adapt and do your best to work it out, then you have part of what it takes to be a great leader!

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cut a 4 inch (10 centimeter) square from a sheet of aluminum foil.

Answer:
This will be your basket. The edges will be sharp, so be careful.