Tag: management
The 80/20 rule and software development
If you’ve heard of the 80/20 Rule (otherwise known as the Pareto Principle), you know it suggests that roughly 80% of consequences come from...
You have more control over market share than you think you...
Market share isn’t driven by world events. It has nothing to do with the price of gas, Putin’s war, or rising interest rates. Good...
Fixing the disconnect between dealers and fixed ops with inclusion
Chris Schaubert, the Founder of Fixed Ops Solutions, joins Inside Automotive for another discussion on service department excellence. On this episode, Schaubert and host Jim Fitzpatrick...
The ultimate company culture checklist for your dealership
What does it feel like to work within the walls of your dealership? Do you feel like your values apply to your everyday work,...
GM fires 500 employees, cites performance evaluations
General Motors is unexpectedly terminating 500 staff members after concluding a round of performance evaluations.
These terminations seemingly conflict with recent statements made by the...
Improving work flow in the fixed operations department — Chris Schaubert
Every auto technician knows that fixed operations departments must maintain a balanced work flow to keep customers happy and profits high. However, many managers,...
Unlock your leadership potential with these 7 traits
Leadership is an essential element of success, particularly in the business world. Great leaders are, in many ways, the face of their organization. Whether...
Why creative problem solving is the secret ingredient to overcoming business...
One of the more pressing issues facing dealerships today is navigating the numerous challenges they face, including changing consumer behavior, new OEM agreements, rising competition, and...
How to bring your team out of sales hibernation
The automotive industry is no stranger to the concept of sales hibernation. As a result, it is common for dealerships to experience a dip...
Why sales skills are more important than technology and automation —...
Dealers are starting to understand that a market recovery does not guarantee business will return to normal, especially when their teams have grown accustomed...
