A common perception is that cultural change has to start at the very top of an organization. But studies and field experience have shown that culture change can begin with the sub-culture of a work-group where a manager who is one or two levels down from senior management decides to become an island of excellence in a sea of mediocrity. As objective evidence of believable performance improvement becomes known to other managers, change often goes horizontal across the organization through other work-groups, then up through the line organization to top managers. There are ten guidelines that managers should follow when under-taking this kind of culture change.

• Make sure that the changes you propose are in the best interest of the overall organization, not the self-interest of your work-group. Build sustainable capability and infrastructure that benefits the entire organization rather than optimizing your own position and sub-optimizing the organization’s overall performance.

Destination weddings are for sure rising in status. During a slow economy brides are getting creative when planning their wedding. Among other great benefits, a destination wedding is a perfect way to get a luxury wedding on a tight budget. Of course there still are many couples who follow the conventional route of a religious ceremony, with a reception held in a large banquet hall, destination weddings are undoubtedly an upcoming and new style with many couples wishing to tie the knot.

Is a Destination wedding the right option for you?

Things to consider when planning a destination wedding:

• Do you want only immediate family and friends to come with you, or a bigger wedding party? This is crucial to determining your wedding budget.

• Can all of your guests manage to pay for the traveling costs?

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The diversity of Colorado promises plenty of outdoor fun and relaxation whether it’s cold and snowy or in the heat of summer. From snowmobiling and skiing to hiking and horseback riding, Colorado promises year round fun for any nature lover. Camping in Colorado is just as diverse. There are 41 Colorado state parks, 15 national parks and recreation areas within the state, and more than 100 other public campgrounds managed by the USDA Forest Service, as well as hundreds of private campgrounds throughout the state.

Colorado Springs Camping

Colorado Springs is a terrific vacation destination, whether you’re wanting to enjoy the city nightlife and fine dining, explore the area zoos and museums with the kids, or get adventurous with some of the nation’s best whitewater and hiking. There are a variety of campgrounds near Colorado Springs so you can take your time enjoying the beauty of the area.

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Costume safety on Halloween should be the first thing to consider when it comes to costume selection for this very popular and fun holiday. Every year as Halloween approaches, children, teens and adults ask themselves what character they want to “be” for Halloween. Once they’ve made their decision, they excitedly start planning their costumes. But during all the craziness and hurried activity that surrounds choosing just the right costume and getting ready for the big day, important costume safety considerations are often overlooked.

Often a great deal of time is devoted to finding or putting together a costume that is unique, creative, and has a certain “wow” factor. But what is often neglected is the costume’s “safety” factor. A Halloween costume can have all the uniqueness and fun features anyone would love, but at the same time it can also contain a number of obvious, and not so obvious safety … Read more

Despite Massachusetts not being a large sized state, there are still many things one can do, the simple reason lying in its diversity. The Mountains, seashore, its historical past & Boston are few of the highlights that make Massachusetts an ideal destination for the entire family to enjoy together. One of the other interesting features is the red barns. Long before there would be a farming culture and that continues till today too, the only thing that has changed with red barns is that it was very prevalent in the past while today in is left sparsely scattered over the state.

A few of the red barns are not put in use today to farm. Gradually over a period of time the owners sold then and they now house restaurants, shops, hotels, B&B cottages and homes too. So if you have the slightest of interest in the red barns then … Read more