Jimmie Flores
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Education
Aside from being a Doctor of Management in Information Systems and Technology, Jimmie has a Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Development and multiple masters degrees in Management, Non-Profit Management, Human and Organizational Systems, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Educational Technology, Computer Information Technology, and Finance, Marketing, and Management.
Experience
He started off in the revenue accounting department for Shell Oil. He then worked as a Prudential Insurance agent before moving to the marketing of Adult Learning Center for University of St. Thomas. Then, he worked as an IT Budget Coordinator for United Services Automobile Association (USAA). For 20 years, Jimmie taught as a college professor for different universities – face-to-face teaching at DeVry University, Our Lady of the Lake University, UOP, Wayland Baptist, Park University and online instruction in Kaplan University, Ashford University, Axia University, American Public University System, and College of the Rockies. This unique combination delivers to you a “body of knowledge” that provides practical, action steps towards success. Dr. Flores own his own business and for 10 years has provided a unique knowledge base where knowledge sharing happens.
Certifications
As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB), and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Dr. Flores provides training, books, audio programs, and videos in the areas of project management, Six Sigma, process management, entrepreneurship, management, and time management.
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One of the most important enablers of a company’s ability to turn up the volume on performance is the ability to continuously improve its existing processes. The drive to improve performance levels is not enough to complete this task. It is important that the key individuals involved in such projects are knowledgeable on how these initiatives can be effectively planned, executed, and measured. If you are an individual or an organization looking for ways to increase revenue, minimize costs, increase performance levels or productivity, or if you simply wish to gain more knowledge for personal development, then taking a proper training on project management, Six Sigma, or process management is for you. Or if you want to earn a certification, earn a promotion, earn an education, start up a business or improve your company’s performance the next step is to find a reliable resource that will help you achieve your goals. Jim’s Body of Knowledge (JMBOK, http://jmbok.com/) can provide you learning resources in different formats including written, podcasts, and YouTube videos. Our approach is to make learning convenient yet effective for professionals like you. Turn up the volume of your performance levels from one continuous improvement initiative to another.
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Are you ready to make 2012 a terrific year for your career? What are you doing to prepare? Instead of limping into the New Year, it's best to take charge. You know that a status quo approach will fail to help you realize your goals. To be something different, you must do something different.
How you handle your end of day can make a big difference in your overall performance. Unfortunately, many people start wrapping up their work activities about 30 minutes before quitting time. During that time, they are chatting with coworkers, surfing the web, or doing something else to creatively kill time.
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As we apply for different employment positions, we are asked for letters of recommendation. Interviewers and selection committees are particular about the validity and reliability of those references. Make sure you take the time to "coach" the letter writer about the job expectations.
Recently, I've begun to question the logic of my training. In the past I chose fast-paced, high intensity interval training-style workouts with a fair amount of success. I say fair because, although I burned a lot of calories and dropped weight quickly when I wanted to, I realized that I was burning to many calories during the week (when my workouts took place) without eating enough to compensate for the long, intense workouts I was doing. This made it nearly impossible to resist binge eating
What did you do now? What did you say that got you into hot water? Did you accidentally insult the boss? Did you blame a co-worker for work that went undone? Did you praise the competition too much during the marketing presentation to top management?
With the unemployment rate going up, many of us want to keep our jobs. I understand that giving the "pink slip" is no fun, but receiving one is even worse. Even if you are doing good work, it's still possible for your employer to show you the door – literally!
Most of us get a little nervous when we know the company president will attend one of our meetings, especially if we are tasked with an agenda item. For the most part, we want to avoid saying anything stupid. While we should be concerned about what we say, we can't take a programmed approach where we fail to address the core issues.
Most of us want to be more than just the status quo. We work hard to excel, to be something more. However, from time-to-time, we say or do things that make us appear mediocre. For example, we might complain about how many times we've been passed over for a promotion. Expressing frustration is fine, but accepting a "victim" mentality is counterproductive to our future growth.
Aren't you tired of meetings? Why do most people attending meetings look like they would rather be somewhere else? Why do Mondays have to begin with a meeting? Isn't it best to schedule them on Tuesday morning, after we've had a chance to review our calendar?
