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How to Make Your Writing More Positive and Engaging
Business Writing
How to make business writing more positive and engaging. In this post, we share some tips to get make your writing more positive, reader-focused and engaging for the person reading it.
Are You Guilty of Throwing Jelly in the Hope That It Sticks?
Problem Solving
Do you throw solutions at a problem in the hope that one of them is the right one? The analogy in the title of this blog post describes this - if we keep throwing jelly in the hope that some of it sticks. we end up wasting too much time. We hope you enjoy this short read.
Generate a Bias Towards Action
Productivity
Do you have a bias towards action? Some of us overthink things and this can impact our productivity levels. Having a bias towards action can help overcome this and increase our levels of productivity.
How to Prepare for a Negotiation
Negotiation Skills
In this post, we look at how to prepare for a negotiation. If you don't prepare for a negotiation, you are going to find the process hard going. This post provides a list of tips that you can use to prepare effectively before entering into a negotiation.
Why Hitting the Snooze Button May Be Impacting Your Productivity
Productivity
Do you hit the snooze button on a morning when the alarm goes off? Did you know that this could be impacting your productivity in your working day? In this post, we look at how hitting the snooze button can impact your levels of productivity.
How to Prepare at the Office Before Going on Holiday
Time Management, Tips and Ideas
Do you find it difficult to unplug from work while you are on holiday? In our connected world, it's harder than ever to completely get away from the office when taking some time off. Here are some tips to help with preparing at work to take time off.
How To Start A Presentation
Presentation Skills, Training and Development
Delivering a presentation can be daunting. A common topic of conversation in our presentation skills training course is how nervous some of us feel. Having a structure for the start of your presentation can help reduce some of those nerves and the INTO Acronym can help to do this.
Leading a Team You Were Once a Part Of
Leadership
Leading a team you were once part of is a daunting task. I this post, I share some lessons I learnt about taking over a team I was once a member of along with some tips to make the transition from team member to the leader of the team.
What is Assertiveness and How to Be Assertive?
Assertiveness Skills, Communication
What is Assertiveness? Assertiveness is often misunderstood. In this post, we look at what assertiveness is and how you can demonstrate more assertive behaviours.
The Impact of Poor Time Management on a Business
Time Management
Many people attend a time management training course as they see and feel the impact poor time management has on their business or them as an individual. Here are some ideas on the impact poor time management can have on a business.
