Upgrading Teams   It’s hard to operate these days without teams.           Success or failure in business usually depends on whether people can work together effectively in teams.           Work teams must be given specific responsibilities.           Every team is different. Look closely at the group dynamics before you attempt to reorganise and improve a…

LEADERSHIP Leaders can be recognised because their people give superior performances.           A leader inspires and motivates people to go beyond what they thought they could accomplish.                    Good leaders are always in demand so make an effort to hone your leadership skills.              If you can combine intelligence and…

NETWORKING A wise person knows everything, a clever one, everybody.             Networking is essential to build new business relationships and generate new opportunities.             Today it’s often not what you know but who you know that counts the most.             Try to connect to people you feel have some value to you. When you…

AUDIENCE  Empathy Speeches are like babies – easy to conceive but hard to deliver.           Try to establish a bond with your audience before you start making a presentation. Next focus on a simple, clear, interesting message. Five of the best tips to establish a rapport with an audience * At the start           Compose…

COACHING Good managers and leaders have a coaching role. Their job is to develop strong teams and to help people reach their full work potential.           By developing replacement staff and leaders it permits managers to move on to new higher paid jobs.           To carry out this role it is essential for managers to…

Resolving  DIFFERENCES Conflicts often occur when some people see a situation differently from others. Most differences and conflicts result from misunderstandings and misinterpretations.         A good leader doesn’t try to eliminate differences but tries to keep them from wasting time, the energy and the concentration of the teams. Five of the best ways to resolve differences…

Public SPEAKER Hints Keep in mind the fleeting nature of oral communication when you are preparing to give a speech. People will remember little of what you say.                 Five of the best hints for public speakers * First impressions are important         Dress for your audience. Try to mirror their dress code. If…

Achieving a GOAL            A goal is the end result of a plan and should be stated in terms that can be measured.           To achieve a goal to get things done first make an action plan.  Start by listing ‘who’ does ‘what‘ by ‘when‘.           A goal can be likened to a journey. You…

Revise Your DRAFTS  If you want your writing to be read take the time to polish your scripts.             You must use crisp clear and concise language. People lack the time to read waffle and long-winded arguments with words they don’t fully understand.             Edit, edit, edit. Check for logic, continuity, long sentences, long paragraphs…

SELF – IMPROVEMENT   To succeed in life and in your career, you need to identify your weaknesses and make an effort to strengthen them.             Success in life often depends on seeking honest feedback and acting on it to make improvements. It’s often difficult to get honest feedback, but it is essential if you…