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- The Advantages of Teamwork at the Office - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Kate TammemagiAn office environment can be intense. It might be pressure from workload, tension with office relationships, stressful problems that are difficult to solve or the ever-increasing demands from Management. Good teamwork at the office will put all these negatives into a completely different light. ...
Views: 2591(3 votes) - The Ancient Key to Success - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Vince DaczynskiAccording to ancient *Vedic science there exists throughout the entire cosmos a transcendent unified field of pure potentiality that itself is non-changing, but from which all force and matter fields emerge. This unified field is the field of all possibilities because all the laws of nature ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - The Benefits of Corporate Volunteering - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Diane CraigOther than quick morning greetings or lunchtime conversations, how do you connect with your employees or colleagues on a personal level? A few days throughout the year dedicated to team-building activities or corporate outings provide an excellent context for developing relationships within your ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - The Power Of Now! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Piyush BhatiaOnce two friends Dev & Ram were passing through a forest. On their way they were attacked by wild bulls. Seeing the bulls, both were frightened. Dev began thinking about what will happen to his sons and the loan amount he had to take from his friend. Where as Ram focused on the present. He could ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - To Meet or Not to Meet…What are the Questions? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2004 from Susan FriedmannMeetings can be a total waste of time or a powerful and productive communication tool that solve problems, stimulate ideas, promote team spirit and generate action. The results lie totally in how they are run. Organized and well-managed meetings will inevitably produce effective results. ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Use Consultative Selling Techniques to Combat Economic Uncertainty - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Steve EungblutWith the public and commercial sectors of Western markets dealing with an on-going lack of assurance, cuts in investments, and strong competition, a lot of B2B sales people are now working in conditions more demanding than ever before. These demanding circumstances have made the sales cycle ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - What Are Soft Skills? Do You Really Need Soft Skills? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Ankitaa Gohain DalmiaYou might have come across a term "soft skills" recently. Either in the news, job applications, or even your company newsletter. The importance of soft skills has been steadily rising since the past few years. Now companies are looking for professionals not only with proficient technical skills ...
Views: 3795(2 votes) - What Should I Do With My Hands When Presenting? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gilda BonannoWhat should I do with my hands when I'm presenting?" is a common question that I hear when I'm teaching public speaking. Your hands form an important part of your non-verbal communication, or body language, and can help you convey confidence and communicate more effectively to your audience. ...
Views: 3605(1 vote) - What you need to know about SolidWorks Training ? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from G SaravananSolidWorks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program that runs on Microsoft Windows. SolidWorks is currently used by over 3.4 million engineers and designers at more than 100,000 companies worldwide. Design engineers at these companies need to be trained in using SolidWorks, and ...
Views: 2115(1 vote) - WINNING: DEFINING IT. ACHIEVING IT - by If you ask most people whether they would like to be considered a winner or a loser in life, they would most assuredly reply that they would like to be a winner. But this begs the question, "What does it mean to win at life?" In some things it's easy to define a clear winner. In a basketball ...
Views: 2408(1 vote) - Wired in a Wireless World - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Karen ReismanRecently, the Blackberry system went down for around 12 hours. That meant that every Blackberry user could not access their email for 12 whole hours, causing chaos, frustration, and withdrawal-itis. This lack of connection created such an uproar that the New York Times devoted precious space ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - Workplace Violence Training - "I Guess You Were Too Late For Them!" - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Jeffrey MillerThis is about a conversation that I had with several of my clients - parents who bring their children to me for self defense training - about several catastrophic workplace violence attacks that occurred practically back-to-back. I'm sharing this story because it demonstrates what I call, ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Leadership - The Essential Competencies of the Effective Leader - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kate TammemagiThe Effective Leader works at building up and maintaining a series of Leadership Competencies which they use to do their job. By ‘competencies’ we do not mean ‘natural’ attributes, personality styles or skills. Competency is something, either natural or learnt, which is practiced and used ...
Views: 3465(4 votes) - Why Do Leaders Seek Mediocrity - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from John GrubbsWhy Do Leaders Seek Mediocrity? By John Grubbs While conducting research for my upcoming book... “Idiots Love Mediocrity”, I have discovered some powerful reasons that explain why leaders seek mediocrity rather than excellence for the organizations they serve. Surprisingly, the ...
Views: 2224(4 votes) - Change Management - Anatomy of Change - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Bob MaitlandOrganizations need to change frequently. Some of these changes are externally driven by competition, economic considerations, legal changes, etc. Some are driven internally by increased need for efficiency and effectiveness, changes in personnel, new products and services, new technology, ...
Views: 1343(3 votes) - Preparing for the Strategic Planning Retreat – A Checklist - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutEvery nonprofit organization should conduct strategic planning on a regular basis, as strategic plans outline what action steps the organization will take in the future to sustain and grow their operation, while adhering to their mission. Many organizations focus attention on conducting the ...
Views: 3639(3 votes) - Stop Speaking for Free! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Sam EtkinIf you ask 100 people, “Are webinars free?” most of them will answer, “Yes!” If you ask those same 100 people, “Is training free?” they will reply, “No!” Then ask the $64,000 question: “What about training webinars?” Author, speaker, and sales management strategist, Lee Salz, believes ...
Views: 2022(17 votes) - 5 Easy Ways to Network Like a Veteran - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from David LindahlYou have one chance to make a first impression and in this business, networking is your key to success. I talk a lot about having teams of professionals who are ready to help you accomplish your goals. I also talk about making sure that your deal pipeline is full. None of this can happen ...
Views: 1372(6 votes) - Customer Service Training – How to Handle Escalated Calls - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kate TammemagiHandling an Escalated call is one of the most challenging situations in Customer Care and is one that most people wish they would never have to deal with. However, it is important both to the Company and to the Customer that the escalated call is handled well, and that the issue is resolved. ...
Views: 12733(2 votes) - 5 Good Reasons to Not Go to a Seminar - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Kaya SingerThere's a plethora of great seminars out there. How do you decide if you should sign-up? Here's 5 ways to help you make the best decision. Maybe you're like me and you get tons of offers for amazing seminars, workshops and other cool learning opportunities. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend the ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - How to Build and Lead a Team of High Performers? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Arun RaoEver wondered why a particular sports team is on the winning side most times. It is due to a strong team dynamics, which motivate each individual to be a high performer. Team dynamics is one of the critical leadership competencies to build and lead a high performing team. No matter the size of ...
Views: 1365(3 votes) - Six Principles of Effective Team Management - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Rick (Eric) JohnsonIndividual department or functional managers need to embrace ownership and responsibility for success and accomplishing defined strategic initiatives. However, to maximize the effectiveness of the organization, managers must be able to work with one another to achieve common goals. To be ...
Views: 7543(3 votes) - 3 Categorical Distinctions Of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Why is it important to distinguish the categories of public speaking? At one point or another, we’ll find ourselves present in all three of these possible situations. If we’ve ever thought, “this is so boring,” or “teach me something new,” or “I don’t feel like ...
Views: 2518(4 votes) - *** Clear the Clutter: Language Strategies for Women that Lead to Success - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Barbara GiamancoWant to command greater respect at work? Crystal communication transforms business success! To get your point across, recognize that powerful language articulated in a strong, clear voice is crucial to being heard. Men and women approach the business game differently. Not surprising news. What ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - 4 Common Leadership Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Arun RaoOne of the most satisfying elements of our work is being able to watch at very close quarters how different leaders work with their teams. And, we have been fortunate to see many remarkable leaders and their different styles in handling their teams. At the same time, in the course of our ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - An Effective Leader can Improve Team Dynamics - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Arun RaoTeam Building and Leadership is interconnected. For one to happen, the other has to be effective. Only an effective leader has the skills to drive a team to achieve shared goals. A team consists of a group of people who have come together for some common objective. They are committed to a ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - Building a Website with iWeb - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Richard DePasoOur website http://www.aardvarkvideo.tv was built around 2000 when we were in NY and though it gets a tremendous amount of traffic from referrals, links, SEO and people that know us, it is a little dated and we wanted to have something that displays more current information. Because of all ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Carve the Right Success Path with Strong Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Arun RaoThere is no doubt that strong leadership is essential for driving a team successfully. In a corporate set up, while everyone in a team has their roles specified; it is the role of a team leader or a manager to help them work in tandem and in unison. To achieve any goal, it is vital that each ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - Constructing a TEAM IDENTITY - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Arun RaoWe recently worked with a senior team which had a new leader. The fact that the leaders working style was very different from the previous leader and the added fact that nearly half of the members were new to the team, made it necessary for the team to get into an offsite – to try and construct ...
Views: 3385(1 vote) - Do's and Don'ts for a Successful Leader - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun RaoBeing a leader does not mean being a taskmaster. While it is the job of a leader to manage, motivate, and supervise the team, it is equally important that the leader builds healthy rapport and a sense of comradeship. A leader is the captain of the ship – steering it in the right direction, while ...
Views: 4213(2 votes) - Executive recruiter offers guidelines to corporate interviewers - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Executive recruiter offers guidelines to corporate interviewers Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of a structured interviewing plan when it comes to finding the most qualified candidates ...
Views: 1551(5 votes) - How You Can Turn into an Inspirational Leader? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Arun RaoCorporate world is a boring place to be in. This is a commonly shared emotion among employees world over. A random survey has highlighted that most people hate going to office especially after the weekend. If this is true, what employer’s can do to change this thinking, to make their employees ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - Innovation - An Indispensable Asset for Organizations - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Arun RaoWhat is the key to increase efficiency and profit, even as you continue to reduce cost? The answer is ‘Innovation’! With the market competition getting increasingly cut-throat, it is important to stay on top to ensure the survival of your business. The consumer does not simply look for ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Know Why Leadership Program To Any Company - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Anima SharmaLeadership programs engage interaction between diverse divisions of the organization in which an employee gets to intermingle with colleagues who have never had any experience. This interaction will be able to distinguish potential of an employee in their social skills. Any company in the ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Leadership - The Key to Effective Team Building - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun Rao‘United we stand, divided we fall’. Nothing explains the importance of a team better. A successful organization is backed by a team that has worked hard and relentlessly - and to drive a team towards success, it is important to have a competent leader at the helm. Team building activities and ...
Views: 1955(1 vote) - Leadership and Team Building: The Core of Every Business - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Arun RaoCorporate offices employ team enhancement activities to minimize internal conflicts among the employees, escalate performance and productivity. Such programs facilitate in the creation of a positive atmosphere at the workplace by increasing team interactions, motivating the team to work, and ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Organizational Culture - What You Should Know About It - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Faiez KirstenAre you aware of the unfortunate fact that what science recommends is often not adhered to by business? Why do I say this? I will get to this further on. But firstly I want to start off by describing to you two serious problems that exist in many companies and organizations across the ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - People Management Training – Effective Tips on Managing People - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Kate TammemagiThere are a few basic principles in Managing People which Supervisors or Managers at any level should follow. These basic principles ensure that your reports are focussed on achieving their goals and objectives, and have the motivation to achieve success. Here we outline the key tips to ...
Views: 4888(1 vote) - Presentations - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Churchill BrookYou have been asked to do a presentation. You have plenty of time to prepare. So where do you start, how do you make it interesting and yourself confident enough to pull it off with style? The first thing to give some thought to is the topic (if you have one). The time limit you have been ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Resolve Conflicts with Team Activities - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Arun RaoConflicts within a team are unavoidable. In any organization, people come with different ideas, attitude, values, vision, goals, etc. and when these clash, they give rise to conflicts. Addressing such problems is time consuming, and can often lead to other issues. Conflicts hamper the general ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Team Building - the Goals and Objectives of a Team Building Workshop - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kate TammemagiShould we consider a facilitated Team Building workshop? This is a thought that often comes up in an Organisation. It is usually driven by very definite issues that have arisen concerning the Team, such as performance issues, attitudes, relationships and so on. A Team Building Workshop may well ...
Views: 22491(1 vote) - Team building - What makes it so important? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun RaoEvery corporate organization has a mission, vision and a set of goals to achieve. Each employee in the organization is important for contributing towards this common goal. While every team member is responsible for his or her duties and responsibilities at an individual level, it is important ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Team Leadership - The Importance of Aligning the Team to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Kate TammemagiSuccess in the role of the Team Leader, at any level, is measured by the performance the Team. The effective Team Leader knows that developing a high performing Team involves many Leadership skills, people management competencies and effective use of Leadership processes. There are some ...
Views: 5932(1 vote) - Team Work Translates to Success - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Arun RaoThe modern work culture totally depends on working as a team. In an office, every department has to work in tandem, coordinating and co-operating with other colleagues. However, achieving total team efficiency is a difficult task as each individual works with a different mindset. It is not ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - The Essentials of Building Leadership Skills - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Arun RaoOne cannot stress enough on how important strong and effective leadership skills are in an organization. Any corporate office is as strong, or as weak, as the leader at the helm of the team. It is in the hands of a team leader or manager to drive its members towards a common goal and make sure ...
Views: 2592(1 vote) - Recruiting Firm shares not-so-obvious questions to avoid while interviewing a job applicant - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiting Firm shares not-so-obvious questions to avoid while interviewing a job applicant “Asking a job applicant an innocent-sounding yet illegal question is a lawsuit waiting to happen,” ...
Views: 1725(4 votes) - Exit interviews can help identify reasons for company attrition - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Exit interviews can help identify reasons for company attrition “Conducting exit interviews in the right manner can be an invaluable management tool for companies,” says Ann E. ...
Views: 1830(3 votes) - Managing Organizational Change -- What to do if Your Team is Resisting Change - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Mark BuchanIntroduction Change is a mysterious subject and change managers have their views on what is the best way to make change happen. I doubt if anyone who has ever been involved with change management would say that all of the change initiatives that they have rolled out have been hugely ...
Views: 1803(3 votes) - Recruiter Stresses Importance of Employee Recognition Programs - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiter Stresses Importance of Employee Recognition Programs “In a down economy, there is less money to give away in the form of employee bonuses and raises,” points out Ann E. ...
Views: 1653(3 votes) - Recruiting Firm Creates Special Division for Retained Services - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiting Firm Creates Special Division for Retained Services Tempe, AZ – August 31, 2010 – After conducting contingency searches successfully for 13 years, ISC is proud to announce it has ...
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