Being an Intelligent Interrupter
Interrupting a colleague can be necessary at times while it is vital we all understand the disruption this can cause and work to mitigate the negative impacts an interruption is likely to create. Being an intelligent interrupter of colleagues involves finding a balance between respecting their time and priorities while also ensuring that necessary communication and collaboration can occur efficiently.
Read moreWhat does it take to build a high-performance team?
In today's competitive business environment, maintaining the status quo in innovation and productivity doesn't quite cut it like it used to. That's why having a high-performing team is critical for consistently exceeding expectations and ensuring your organisation's success.
Read more21 Essential Rules for Negotiators
A successful negotiation requires two or more parties to come together and workout out an agreement that is acceptable to all sides. What are some of the essential rules that good negotiators follow?
Read moreIs your glass half full or half empty
The reason most of us see the glass as half full along with the benefits and dangers for those managing a business, project or team.
Read moreSuppose Today Was Your First Month As a Manager
One thing we’ve all learned in the past year is how fast life can change. Which means managing in the moment, not just for the future. But what if this was your first month in management? How quickly can you adapt and build relationships? And what if you are a well-seasoned manager? Simply put, the same principles and advice apply - because foreseeing when the next big change will happen is an impossible task.
Read moreThe Art of Sales Suicide
You have just arrived at an event hosted by your local Chamber of Commerce. Everyone knows that networking will take place however, why do so many people use that famous ice breaker: “What do you do?”
Read moreValue for Money
Sales commissions link income with effort. The more you sell, the more money you make. It seems a fair approach, and is rarely questioned. If you remove commission incentives for sales people, would sales go up or not?
Read moreHow Do I Gain Confidence for Punching above My Weight?
If you want to punch above your weight, then you need to know what that means; and it will mean something different for everyone. You won’t find a cookie-cutter definition.
Read moreHow to avoid Digital Overload in an iEverything World
The digital age is a real double edge sword; while these tools can be wonderful servants they can be terrible masters. An avalanche of email’s, texts, and social-media alerts that seriously threaten productivity as nev
Read moreHow To Innovate As A Team
Innovation has become a crucial part of the workplace. Although it's commonly associated with technologists and those working in the science field, innovating as a team is crucial to any successful workplace. According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft registered over 200 million participants in virtual meetings through Microsoft Teams in just 24 hours. A sign of how fast innovation is influencing how we collaborate and interact.
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