Think you're not business savvy enough? Want to get a MBA but don't have the time to pursue it? Fret not. With the advent of technology, information is right at our fingertips. And there's a whole slew of websites dedicated to management you can view at your own leisure.
Used either for reference or as supplement to new learning, these websites contain a vast amount of information on anything and everything about management. It's never too late to turn that savvy on!
1 12Manage - All you need to know about management
12manage is an executive network targeted to senior managers and MBA students alike and contains a vast repository of knowledge about management methods, models, and concepts. The play on the number "12" actually refers to the 12 management disciplines (strategy, leadership, etc.) featured on the site, plus, it is written in 12 different languages. The site also offers a management dictionary, a monthly newsletter, and links to various MBA programs among many others.
12manage.com Homepage
A closer look on a sample article below shows a snippet of information 12manage provides. In addition to the detailed description, the site also presents the history of the subject, a forum where people can discuss their ideas, some expert tips, and links to other internet resources regarding the subject.
"Balanced Scorecard" on 12manage.com
Perhaps the most important feature which struck me the most is that there are actual file resources available for download about the subject. Talk about being able to utilize your new learning at work right away!
Resources on "Balanced Scorecard"
I'd say 12manage has what it takes to be the default site for management resource in the internet. The range of subjects is so varied, the quality of content is in-depth, not to mention, the site looks pretty neat too.
2 1000 Ventures - Ten3 BUSINESS e-COACH
1000. Ten3. Get the connection?
1000 Ventures is actually just the website name of the Ten3 Business e-Coach, which claims to be the world's top inspirational business e-coaching resource designed for entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, innovators, consultants, and trainers. Its breadth of subjects is similar to 12manage and also offers mini-courses that are downloadable as PowerPoint files, either free or for sale.
1000ventures.com Homepage
Checking on a subject reveals the following content - the usual detailed description and visual of the framework, some applications and shortcomings of the subject, links to other related topics, and even short case narratives of companies who actually used the management concept.
"Balanced Scorecard" on 1000ventures.com
In terms of content, I don't think you'd go wrong with this site. You can actually use your learning here to supplement what is found in 12manage. My only qualm about it though is the site looks amateurish. Ads are posted everywhere and it is very messy. I hope the site administrator will do something to improve on this.
3 ProvenModels - The Management Toolkit
Next up on the list is a site which offers a bare-bones version of the previous two sites presented. ProvenModels is a web-based library dedicated to management models (obviously) and is similarly targeted to MBA students, business executives, and consultants.
Provenmodels.com Homepage
The site features a handy search tool so you can conveniently look for the management model you desire. It also has a model browser you can use if you just want to flip pages, feel geeky, and look for the next big thing awaiting your discovery.
Management model browser on Provenmodels.com
Unfortunately, I was not able to find in ProvenModels the subject I used for the previous two management sites which is "Balanced Scorecard". So it can be said that the assortment of subjects here is not as varied. Nonetheless, I was still able to find significant management concepts such as "Blue Ocean Strategies" as shown below. Written about the subject is its description, some characteristics, pros and cons to its use, and references to other internet resources.
"Blue Ocean Strategies" on Provenmodels.com
I'd recommend this site for anyone looking for a quick snapshot of a management model - from business executives wanting a brief refresher of a situation, to MBA students needing a neat resource for a paper.
4 CBS MoneyWatch - formerly BNET
Veering away from the style of the previous management sites discussed so far, CBS MoneyWatch is an extension of the former BNET website which was one of the top online magazine sites about business management in general. Here, there are no management models or theories, only anecdotes and write-ups on what and how to do business. BNET was absorbed into the CBS MoneyWatch website in November 2011.
CBS MoneyWatch Homepage
Topics in this site include Markets & Investing, Tech, Leadership, and Small Business among others. Articles are designed for light reading and are usually written in how-to and top lists format.
A feature article on CBS MoneyWatch
Other than those in the pictures, samples of interesting articles include: "How strong leaders handle surprises" and "Learn to sell like the geniuses at Apple". It's easy to while away your time and lose track of it when your browsing through this site.
Another feature article on CBS MoneyWatch
Now that you've learned some secrets in management, it's time to step it up in the workplace. Like a boss!
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