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- "Follow-the-Bouncing-Ball!" - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Follow-The-Bouncing-Ball!” • 1. “Pop, in plain English, tell me why using a Pacer or pointer to underline or overline the words of each sentence is worth the bother?” • 2. “Fifty years of reading research show that students from 5th grade through high school, college & grad school, and all ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - 3 Ways NOT to End Your Presentation - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoThe last few minutes of your presentation are important - when you have the final opportunity to make your point and leave a lasting impression on the audience. Here are 3 ways NOT to end your presentation: 1. “Any questions…?” First of all, don’t ask for questions if you don’t really ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - 3 Ways Not to Start Your Presentation - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoThe first few minutes of your presentation are some of the most important – when you have the opportunity to make a good first impression and capture the audience’s attention. In those crucial few minutes, the audience will decide whether what you have to say is worth listening to. Here are ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - 4 Ingredients to Include in a Workshop Introduction - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoI worked with an entrepreneur recently who is offering a new workshop with a colleague. Her part of the workshop includes kicking it off, with about 10 minutes allocated for her workshop introduction. Here are 4 ingredients that should be included in a workshop introduction (which you can ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - 4 Reasons Why Your Team Needs Soft-Skills Training - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2016 from Roshini BahalUsually people misunderstand the meaning of soft skills and typically relate it with communication alone. Though, yes communication is very much a part of soft skills but it has other dimensions to it too like teamwork, problem solving, leadership and mentoring. These skills are not only ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - 5 Cool Tricks To Increase Your Self-Confidence When You Speak - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from Lynda StuckyDid you know that the number one desired outcome of communication skills coaching is to increase self-confidence speaking? Whether the situation is to speak to the boss, a roomful of people or a large massive crowd, having the self-confidence to deliver the message in a way that resonates is ...
Views: 2387(1 vote) - Answering Questions Without Losing Control of Your Time - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoHave you ever seen a speaker run out of time because he or she spent too much time answering very basic or very advanced questions that were irrelevant to most of the audience? For example, a few years ago, I attended a presentation on using LinkedIn. The program description promised an ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - BA Training : How UML helps to make analysis picture perfect - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from ramky johnyAfter requirements have been finalized and have been agreed upon by all the stakeholders. Then comes the phase of analysis and modeling the requirements into architectural designs and diagrams. BA Training is a useful investment in one’s future. BA Training will be helping a novice to become ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Corporate Training necessary for increasing Emotional Intelligence and Stress Busting - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Sam BaileyThe word ‘emotional intelligence’ is a recent entry into the corporate lexicon. It describes the skill one has to posses in order to manage one’s own emotions or that of others. In fact, it has taken precedence over Intelligence Quotient (IQ) because intelligence is just the spark which is ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - How to prepare for PMP exam and pass? – Msys Training - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2019 from Naman HoverTo pass the PMP test requires a lot of duty and careful planning. Attentive and getting ready well for the test arrangement is inescapable, regardless of your experience and instruction. As of late, individuals with significantly over a time of undertaking the executives experience have bombed ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - Mama’s Boy as an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2017 from Sanjay SinghIn Small and Medium Enterprises, in the course of succession planning, when the next generation is in the process of taking over from “Mom/ Dad” it is very important that the same is planned in a very professional manner. If you are going through this phase in life, please answer the ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Public Speaking – 5 Tips for Using Your Voice Effectively - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Gilda BonannoIn public speaking, using your voice effectively can help you communicate your message clearly to your audience. Voice is an important component of your non-verbal communications, or body language, and can express a wide range of meaning and emotion. The following five tips will help you use ...
Views: 4239(1 vote) - Public Speaking – Using the Microphone Effectively - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Gilda BonannoMany people who speak in front of groups could be more effective communicators if they used a microphone. If the audience has to struggle to hear you, it will be difficult for you to communicate your message effectively. Many things can make it difficult for the audience to hear you, such ...
Views: 2583(1 vote) - Public Speaking: Six Mistakes to Avoid When Answering Questions - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Gilda BonannoHow do you handle the questions that come up during or after your presentation? Handled effectively, questions can be an important part of your presentation, allowing you to clarify a point, expand on your ideas or provide another example. They also can demonstrate that the audience members ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - Six Warm Up Exercises Guaranteed to Create Energy - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Richard HighsmithA friend of mine works for a fortune 500 company. He describes his team meetings as “death by powerpoint.” He laments the lack of energy in the meetings and the waste of thousands of dollars in lost productivity. Are you looking for a way to put energy in to your meetings? Here are five ...
Views: 3802(1 vote) - The benefits of online corporate training - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Gautam SinghYou want to be in the driver's seat and be in control of your job and destiny. Sometimes, you have to take charge of your career and be aggressive in going after your goals by taking the initiative by taking the training you need to advance your career. There are companies that have partnered ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - The Best BCA College in Dehradun | DBGI - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from Dev BhoomiBachelor in Computer Application or BCA is a three-year undergraduate course in computer application. It is one of the traditional courses among learners who want to establish a career in IT-Field. BCA course involves subjects like data structure, networking, core programming language like" ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - The importance of Tally ERP 9 in Business - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Chetan MainiTally ERP 9 is a powerful accounting software used by professionals in small as well as big firms. It is used to simplify the work load pertaining to accounts. From credits to debits, tally looks after everything. It is essential to track the financial activities in the organization. It benefits ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - The Top 3 Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2022 from Chiranjit RoyConsume a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. Adults should consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. You can increase your intake of fruits and vegetables by including them in all of your meals, snacking on fresh fruit and ...
Views: 409(1 vote) - Tips for Maintaining Healthy Relationship with Supplier - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2017 from Nicki JennsSupplier for your business is as important as your customer. Mostly company focuses on building good customer relationships but forget to nurture the suppliers. Supplier management is a significant part of running your business smoothly. Maintaining good relation with your supplier is so ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Top 5 Benefits of eLearning for Startups - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2019 from Faiza ZafarNovelty and ground-breaking solutions are game changers for any startup. Yet, in spite of outshining in the domain of novelty, the majority of startups still nose-dive. Ever wondered why? It is because startups often fail to set up an eLearning system. eLearning systems are really ...
Views: 732(1 vote) - Tricks for using Google analytics - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2018 from Lucky YadavWhile you work well to optimize your website to rank well on search engines and obtain better customer traffic online you surely need to check that are your efforts fruitful for your website or not. When this is a major concern for a website owner he may use Google analytics tool which can help ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - What Human Resources (HR) Officers Actually Do - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2019 from Andrew LancasterLet’s have a look at what the human resources (HR) department of a business or organization is meant to do. You may find this useful the next time you deal with HR people at work, if you are going for a job, or if you are interested in an HR career. HR officers expected to do more than ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Why companies should not cut their training budgets - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Gautam SinghWe need to look for opportunities in the organization that we are employed with for a chance to get the training that we need to perform our jobs better. There seems to be less opportunity for us to get the training that we need to do our jobs because of major budget cuts that are happening ...
Views: 3810(1 vote) - Does work place violence affect the corporate performance? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Martin JoyCorporate performance is the most important point in the development of the corporate business. The business can reach to the pinnacle point with the excellent performance of the employees in the business. There are prominent factors which analyze the corporate performance. These factors mainly ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - How “Accelerated Learning” Training Programs Can Help You - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Barry FarrellControl Hidden Training Costs in Your Company Organizations typically include only out-of-pocket expenses when they estimate the cost of training their employees. But these expenses are just the tip of the iceberg. The following hidden costs make traditional training programs, which usually ...
Views: 3246(6 votes) - HR Compliance – A brief note on communication policies - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Supriya NigamPolicies are a group of files that explain a company's guidelines for performance and the processes required to fulfill these coverages. Policies are usually initiated together with the Business Development department or due to some external necessity, such as company regulations and possibly ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Make A Career in The Promising Cloud Computing Field Through Cloud Computing Online Training! - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2019 from Multisoft AcademyAn easy to understand the definition of Cloud Computing is that it is the delivery of computing services such as storage, servers, databases, networking, software, analytics, etc., on the Internet, which is also sometimes referred to as “cloud”. The various cloud services on offer today belong ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - New Hire Policy and Procedures Manuals – Creating a Better System - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Supriya NigamSuccessful policies and procedures manuals are among the most overlooked facets for almost all small to medium companies. Among the crucial reasons that small to medium companies never get to attain their full potential is they do not have the right systems in place to permit the quality of the ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - On the job training that you cannot afford to skip - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Supriya NigamVarious organizations and government associations conduct job training programs so that you can manage and provide individuals with training to develop their business and personal abilities, making them qualified to get a particular occupation. Today, if you are at a workplace, you must connect ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - Workplace Spirituality - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Waqqas AlviWe must understand the reason why we are here in this world. There is a reason, a purpose of us being here because without a purpose we will not exist. There is a purpose for which we were created and connected with each other. This purpose connects us, pulls, guides, thrives us and it is the ...
Views: 2418(4 votes) - The 4 Simple Steps to Manage your emails, Effeciently - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Frank O'TooleEmails, Emails, Emails, how did we survive without them? More and more on Time Management Training Courses we hear of the amount of time people are spending or wasting on emails every day. From a time management point of view the question has to be ‘are you managing your emails or are your ...
Views: 1306(11 votes) - Fastest Way To Learn French On Your Computer - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from michael chibuzorThe following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage--at least it seems that way. If you've been thinking you need to know more about it, here's your opportunity. If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the ...
Views: 2163(2 votes) - How to Permanently Own Luck, Accelerated Healing... - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Hal Wechsler---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Permanently Own LUCK, Accelerated Healing… We have received this hidden knowledge from the Guru-With-No-Name. He lives in India and visited the U.S. where he gifted us with these ...
Views: 1560(2 votes) - Public Speaking - Avoid These 5 Common Voice Mistakes - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gilda BonannoYour voice has the ability to convey an incredible range of meaning and emotion when you present. It's an important part of your non-verbal communications, or body language, and can help you can communicate your message clearly and effectively to your audience. Avoid these five common ...
Views: 2942(2 votes) - Public Speaking - Don't Speak Too Little - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gilda BonannoOne of the most common mistakes that speakers make is to go over their time limit. However, sometimes a speaker makes the opposite mistake, by not speaking long enough. A colleague recently sent me the following email describing her experience with a speaker who spoke too little. "Hi, ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - The Top Ten Customer Service Principles - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Glen HamiltonWhat do these companies have in common, Southwest Airlines, Neiman Marcus, Marriot, Disney, and Enterprise Car Rental? They are all customer service pioneers. Each company has forged a new path through their commitment, dedication, and innovations, to become known as leaders in delivering ...
Views: 23423(2 votes) - Corporate Training. A Trainer's Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Ravi GorowalaTrainers become trainers for several reasons. Sometimes they have a passion for it. At other times they simply enjoy the limelight. Sometimes they see it as the shortest path to mammon. Passion alone may not always be enough. Usually it is a combination of passion, skill, experience and that x ...
Views: 2285(7 votes) - Change Your Image, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Sandy DumontThe way you look and dress announces how you feel about yourself, and you’ll be treated accordingly. I learned this concept at a young age. I was a painfully-shy and introverted teenager. My low point was during a high school piano recital when I was sixteen. I walked across the stage with a ...
Views: 10075(12 votes) - Developing Self Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Chris FarmerSelf confidence is a positive emotion which allows people to function at their best in difficult circumstances. Self confidence is allied to define goals, sound plans and accurate knowledge. All of which may be combined inside your brain to create an irresistible force. A lack of self ...
Views: 1652(5 votes) - THE FOUR BASIC STEPS IN THE TRAINING PROCESS - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Al InfandeTraining is one of the most profitable investments an organization can make. No matter what business or industry you are in the steps for an effective training process are the same and may be adapted anywhere. If you have ever thought about developing a training program within your ...
Views: 71621(8 votes) - Is my Business too small for Project Management? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Cheryl McNeilYou may be thinking that your business is just too small for BIG Project Management techniques, but that is simply not the case. Don’t let all of the fancy terms like Network diagram, Gantt chart, and Work Breakdown Structure scare you. And don’t worry if you don’t know how to use Microsoft ...
Views: 1219(3 votes) - Present withut the Butterflies - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Frank O'TooleYou have butterflies, you are twitching, you are shaking, your knees are going to cave in, you know that since you were born your brain has started working but once you stand on that podium your brain is going to freeze, you’re up next. How are you going to present confidently and stylishly? ...
Views: 1136(3 votes) - Public Speaking - Dress Rehearsal for Your Presentation - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gilda BonannoA few days before a play or musical opens, the entire cast and crew conduct a dress rehearsal. They do a complete run-through of the script on stage, dressed in their costumes, with the full scenery and lighting in place and the pit orchestra playing. The purpose of the dress rehearsal is to ...
Views: 2706(3 votes) - Recessionary Times - Beat it. - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Frank O'TooleAs the global economy has changed over the past 12 months or so, more and more people are turning to Sales training courses to help them secure more sales. Never have we seen such a change in the world, people who had money burning holes in their pockets 12 months ago no longer have the same ...
Views: 1244(9 votes) - The Importance of the First 30 Seconds - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Frank O'TooleA question that is often asked on sales training courses is ‘how should I dress?’ I think this is a vitally important question. You see a prospect will subconsciously have a perception of you built up in their mind in the first 30 seconds to 1 minute of a sales call. The old saying you only ...
Views: 1765(9 votes) - The SMART Steps to Increase Sales - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Frank O'TooleLike so many things we learn on all types of training courses to improve our skills, sales is no different. The answer to the old age question of ‘are salespeople born or taught’ in my opinion is obvious. Definitely sales people can be taught. Day in and day out the skills of sales are taught ...
Views: 2503(9 votes) - Customer Service – Top Telephone Tips and Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kate TammemagiCustomer Service Excellence is what every organization, large or small, is aiming to achieve. We are now all highly aware that delivering an excellent experience to all of our customers will play a large part in keeping our Customers coming back. Every telephone call is an opportunity to win or ...
Views: 5451(7 votes) - Emotional Fitness at Work - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Warren RedmanIt is well known by now that work-related stress is a major contributor to loss of productivity. What isn’t so well understood is how leaders within the organization can make simple changes to decrease stress and bring quantifiably better bottom-line results. Even where stress doesn’t appear to ...
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