Another Handful of Tips 87R – Preparing your Presentation Five of the best tips when you are preparing to make a presentation Many expensive presentations have failed because last minute checks were not made. For a successful presentation, do your homework. Many people find presentations stressful but careful preparation will boost your confidence and help…
Another Handful of Tips86R – ‘Bossmanship’ Five of the best tips to be a good boss A good boss knows how to involve staff in team efforts, pays attention to details and standards and is able to delegate responsibility to others. The five best tips to be a good boss: 1. Make sure your staff…
Another Handful of Tips 85 R -Speaking to a Foreign Audience Five of the best tips when making a presentation to foreigners when English is not their main language Thorough preparation is essential when making a speech or presentation to foreigners. You must be adaptable and be flexible and not too formal. Remember a smile…
Another Handful of Tips 84R – Building Confidence Five of the best tips to increase your confidence To build your self-esteem always seize any sensible opportunity – be ambitious! “Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think”, said Christopher Robin. Some people are self motivated; others…
Another Handful of Tips 83 – Meet Right Five of the best meeting tips Why do you need a meeting? If you have good communication systems in place you will need few meetings. Your reputation can depend on how well you run a meeting. To run better meetings: 1. Plan well and prepare a…
Another Handful of Tips 81 R – Write Right Five of the best writing tips Most people are lazy readers. If you want to be read follow these simple rules. 1. Think about your reader Keep their image before you as you write. What would interest them? Write to arouse their interest, or stir…
Another Handful of Tips 81 – Remembering Names Five of the best tips to help you remember people’s names People are flattered if you refer to them by name. Most people are good at remembering faces but many are embarrassed when introducing someone because they have forgotten their name. Some people owe their career success…
Another Handful of Tips 80 – Memorable Presentations Five of the best tips to help make your next presentation memorable After carrying out many recall exercises in many countries, I know most people don’t remember much of what they hear in lectures. These tips will help make your next presentation more memorable. 1. Chat don’t…
Another Handful of Tips 79 – Good Mentoring Five of the best tips to help you be a successful mentor Mentoring is a learning and development partnership between a trusted and experienced person and someone who wants to learn. It is time-consuming but can be satisfying for both parties. It is a good way to…
Another Handful of Tips 78 – Your Career Five of the best leads to help you progress in your career There have been huge changes in the business world in recent years. Many organisations have become leaner and flatter. Computers have replaced many jobs. More take-over bids have meant fewer jobs and there is more…
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