Oracle to build Siebel iPhone App

In a clear sign of the influence consumer mobile devices are having in the enterprise Oracle has flagged that it plans to make available iPad- and Android-compatible versions of its traditional ERP and CRM suites as well as its latest Fusion apps.

Speaking at Oracle OpenWorld 2011 in San Francisco, Steve Miranda, SVP, Oracle Applications Development said mobility was a major theme in Oracle’s application strategy.

An In-Depth Look at Oracle Fusion Applications

What does the formal launch of Fusion mean for existing Oracle CRM and ERP users?

A year ago, Oracle (NASDAQ: CEO) Larry Ellison made a big splash at the 2010 Oracle OpenWorld about the company's Fusion middeware and application platform. He said it would be rolled out carefully to ensure it was fully ready for the enterprise.

Providing Development Opportunities

Identify development opportunities that could be part of a development plan for your direct report.

Training
 An obvious opportunity is to suggest some form of training for your report. By this point in the process, you and your report should have an idea what gaps or weaknesses the report has that can be improved through training.

Assessing Development Needs of your Direct Reports

You may have identified some or all benefits that come from developing your direct reports. The first is that providing development opportunities to your direct reports can make their jobs more interesting and challenging and contribute to a stimulating work environment. A second benefit of developing your direct reports is that you can inspire them to achieve top performance and fulfill their potential.

Providing Growth Opportunity for Your Direct Reports

As your starting point, you and your report need to make time for the meeting. You should agree on a mutually convenient time and make sure that neither of you have appointments immediately before or after the meeting – you need to give your full attention to each other. In order to ensure these meetings are productive, you need to do your homework beforehand. Gather information on the reports, their values, preferences, capabilities, and interests in terms of career progression.

Supporting Your Direct Reports' Development

One of the most valuable lessons learned from playing a sport – whether throwing a ball or swinging a golf club – is the importance of follow-through. No matter how much power you have in your arm, or technique in your wrist, if you don't complete the process, you won't get the results you desire. This very same lesson applies to developing your employees.

Communicating for Clarity and Direction as a Manager

Would you be surprised to learn that management studies indicate that 50% to 80% of a manager's time is dedicated to communicating in some way? Clearly, the ability to communicate effectively is an integral part of being a manager.

Consistent use of four communication strategies will promote effective communication and help you do a better job directing others:

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