TELECONFERENCING – Online meetings are becoming increasingly popular. They save money on travel and they can be called at short notice. They are simple to run if you have the right tools, the right systems and have a suitable quiet room. But they do have their limitations. They work best if attendees are…
Build Better TEAMS – To succeed in business you need to be able to build effective teams. Teamwork is less ‘me’ and more ‘we’. Different tasks require different types of teams. Give serious consideration to the requirements before you build a new team, or reorganise a working group. Every team is unique…
SUPERVISION – Be a Good Team Leader In the past , supervisors in organisations were controllers of activities. In today’s work climate, the supervisor is being replaced by the team leader who delegates controls to others. They now become the coordinator of activities. Autocratic supervisors must be retrained to become democratic leaders. …
To SUCCEED – Success occurs when opportunity and preparation meet. The secret of success is constancy of purpose. Success is ten percent inspiration and ninety percent perspiration. Success requires hard work, training, and discipline. If you can cope with these, opportunities are everywhere. Try studying the work habits of successful people …
Reduce Tension and Worry STRESS – Overcoming Moderation in all things is the key to overcoming stress. A relaxed approach to your work can add years to your life. Stress is usually caused by worry, due to work pressure, personality conflicts, by worries such as money problems, or family problems. First you…
SPEECHES – To Persuade – To persuade an audience your task is to influence people so they agree with your argument and hopeful take the action you recommend. Make sure your keep repeating your recommendation several time in this type of speech. A handful of tips to persuade your audience to take the…
SPEECHES – Thanking a Speaker – When you are asked to thank a guest speaker there are a few simple rules to follow. Keep it; Short, Sweet, Simple and Sincere. When a guest speaker has finished addressing a meeting, the chairperson usually asks a member of the audience to…
SPEECHES – A good introduction gets a speaker off to a strong start. The role of the introducer is to arouse the listeners’ interest so they will direct their attention to the speaker and the topic. By mentioning specific interests you can create an atmosphere which makes the audience more receptive and the…
Make Memorable SPEECHES Who spoke at the last meeting you attended? What did they tell you? How much can you remember? Having carried out well over 100 recall exercises, (in many countries) I realised the spoken word is a poor way to instruct and to give out memorable information. But they can be improved…
SELLING – To sell well you must tell well. Good sellers spend much time establishing a rapport with their clients. Marketing, selling and service all go hand in hand. Experience seller know it’s easier to retain existing customer than to find new ones. You do this by giving them a great…
SELF IMPROVEMENT – Develop New Skills – Commit yourself to a life of ongoing personal development. The world is constantly changing and new skills will always be needed. The best jobs will go to those who keep updating their training and education. See things as they are and ask ‘why?’ Dream of…
For a SUCCESSFUL CAREER – Start looking for a career that would make the best use of your qualifications, experiences and your talents. You need to sit down with a mentor and identify your strengths. Look for an organisation that’s growing and is large enough to train people and grow talent. Be…
REPORT WRITING – Report writing can be an interesting and exhilarating experience – it’s your chance to help bring about change if you write clearly and present it well. It is not a difficult if it is broken down into small tasks. A handful of tips to help you present a good report…
Establishing a RAPPORT – To start a conversation with a stranger you need to go through a kind of ritual. The ritual will vary between races, sexes and the status of people. The best thing to wear at the start of a conversation is a smile. A handful of tips to help…
Audience RAPPORT – (a repeat topic) To connect with an audience first bait your message to hook them right from the start of your presentation. Select a topic of interest to them. Focus on a simple, clear, message. If you don’t get attention at the beginning the rest of your…
