Category Archives: Communication
Seminars as a Business Exploding Technique
Seminars are one of the most misunderstood business building techniques I’ve ever come across. I’m not sure why but most people don’t go to them because either they think it’s too expensive, it’s wasting their time, or that the speakers … Continue reading
Hold Performance Appraisals Sooner
Your organisation probably has an established schedule for performance appraisal interviews. When a person is not performing however, you cannot afford to wait for the next planned appraisal. You need to talk now! There is scarcely an employee who does … Continue reading
Five Ways To Measure-Up A Successful Proposal Program
Managing a proposal program for success can stretch the resources of even the most talented proposal team. The challenge requires an equal measure of writing talent, project management skill, and interpersonal communication ability. By any measure, the success of a … Continue reading
When You Do Performance Appraisals, Listen More Than You Talk
Managers often do most of the talking in performance appraisal discussions. They say employees gain by sharing in their experience and views. They say they know what the problems are and from their experience they also know the solutions. That … Continue reading
How to Make the Most of Positive Feedback in Performance Appraisal
Animal trainers use it. The research supports it. You know it is the right thing to do. If you really want top performance from your people, give them the one thing most likely to help them deliver. Give them positive … Continue reading
Money Talks, and So Must You
Why do some doctors seldom, if ever, voice complaints about past-due balances, while others spend significant time on this problem? Much of the answer begins long before a statement is sent. One of the most valuable changes you can make … Continue reading
What Are Soft Skills And Why Are They Important?
Soft skills are nowadays seen as essential business skills. Employers look for them when recruiting candidates, HR and managers include them in core competencies when assessing performance and clients expect suppliers to have the soft skills to support the product … Continue reading
Learn Trade Secrets And Advance Your Presentation Skills
It is no secret that presentation skills play an integral part in professional life. Whether presenting to the board, pitching to a client or making your point in a team meeting, speaking with confidence, clarity and impact is essential if … Continue reading
Twitter Tips To Help You Use Social Media Effectively
The last year has been a Twitter renaissance for hundreds of professionals around the world. With the recent article in Entertainment Weekly telling us the “Truth About Twitter”, it is becoming quite obvious that thousands upon thousands of business professionals … Continue reading
Business SMS Messaging – How Text Messages Can Work For Your Business
Customers are the key to any successful business; without customers businesses wouldn’t exist! Companies which are struggling to attract new, or keep existing customers will find themselves in awkward financial circumstances. If you keep your customers happy they will return, … Continue reading