To NEGOTIATE – If you are tolerant in one moment of anger, it will save you many days of regret so plan your negotiation strategy with care. A handful of tips to help you reach an agreement between conflicting groups * Do your homework Plan your strategy before you start negotiating. What…
How to remember NAMES – (A Repeat topic) Some of the most influential people have succeeded because they were able to remember and recall names. A good memory for names is an asset that can make a difference to your career. Master the art of remembering names – it will prove to…
MOTIVATION – Reactivate Your People – Many employees get bored with their job, they become discontented and their production declines. When this happens try counselling them and challenge them with new tasks. A handful of tips to help you reactivate your people Isolate areas of concern and discuss problems Express your concerns and…
MOTIVATION – Stimulate Workers – Even if people are fairly treated and have pleasant working conditions they do not do their best work until they have the freedom to show what they are capable of doing and are motivated to do it. A handful of tips to remind you of ways to motivate people…
MONEY INVESTMENTS – “The more you sow, the more you reap” Most people save for a purpose. It could be to buy a car, a house or a business but it’s usually for times when you cannot work such as in your retirement. Your retirement could cover a third of your life and…
ONLINE-MEETINGS – (repeat) One day I visited a small country museum. On the wall was an old, faded, embroidered sampler with this message. “Every meeting has four bones. There are the wish bones – the ones who wish someone else will do all the work. There are the jaw bones – who…
MEETINGS – Your reputation can depend on how well you run a meeting. Always ask yourself do you really need a meeting? If you have good communication systems in place you will need fewer meetings. Before you call a meeting answer several questions. “What type of meeting should we hold?” “What do…
MEDIA SUPPORT – Work for mutual benefit Sooner or later you will need the support of the media to get your ideas and messages to your target audiences. To get this you need to understand the role of the media and the needs of reporters. Both the print and the broadcast media are…
MEDIA INTERVIEWS – There will be times when you may need publicity for your cause or to refute a misunderstanding in a press story. To get publicity you must understand the role of the media and the needs of reporters. Both the print and the broadcast media are in the business of making profits…
MANAGING SUCCESSFULLY – Learn to ask simple questions and listen hard – especially to clients. You are only as good as the staff you recruit and train so give a high priority to these tasks – don’t delegate these roles. As a new manager, or section-leader, be prepared to ask for advice…
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