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SOME call it schmoozing. Others casual chat. Whatever your take on it, it is clear that networking is key to a successful business. Firms that don’t take time to introduce themselves to like-minded individuals when they get the chance could be missing out on opportunities worth thousands of pounds. There is value in it and…… Continue Reading
WE do not move forward in our organisations unless we realise one thing above all else. An organisation can never reinvent itself, it can never change, it can never do anything – only its people can. (Extract from The Naked Coach)… Continue Reading
Time to Read – 3 minutes Yesterday, The News of the World published for the final time – 165 years of history and the biggest selling English language newspaper in the world – toppled from number one, to nowhere. What a disappearing act indeed – the paper that has murdered so many reputations being forced…… Continue Reading
GET the point people are making in an email. If they write the words ‘by the way’, their key, most important point will follow. Be wise to it. (Extract from The Naked Coach)… Continue Reading
MANY of you are flexible – and we’re not talking about your aerobic capacity! A report suggests that flexible working has had a huge impact in saving companies from the perils of the recession. Staff are more open to job sharing, shorter working weeks, and home working, in their bid to help keep their jobs…… Continue Reading
AS people, we don’t like change – yet we love to change other people. People will only ever do something to the best of their ability for one reason, and one reason alone. It is because they want to. It is time to move beyond ‘change programmes’ to ‘choice programmes.’ (Extract from The Naked Coach)… Continue Reading
Time to Read – 1 minute Time to Notice – The rest of your life When you believe something to be true, you see the world in that way. Much the same as when you think you might buy a blue BMW – you start seeing them all around you – your awareness peaks. Make…… Continue Reading
IF deciding whether or not you can be both leader and manager, find out your capabilities because normally, your strengths lean towards one thing or other. Ask yourself these questions. 1. Where do you think your attributes/capabilities lie? 2. Are there skills you can develop that can compliment your existing strengths. 3. What leadership skills…… Continue Reading
THE saying ‘treat others how you would expect to be treated’ comes into play when you are chairing a meeting. Interpersonal skills are the key to making it a success and participants need to be given respect and consideration. That doesn’t mean it has to be like a friendly chat between mates! Be business like,…… Continue Reading