TODAY’S MEETINGS – Rolling On – Management Tip 80           Meetings will never be the same again. Online meetings are becoming popular as they save money on travel, they can be called at short notice and they are better for the environment but they need to be well planned.           They are simple to run…

Relax and Enjoy Yourself At times we are under pressure and we forget how to relax and enjoy life A relaxed approach can add years to your life.             We all want to be well fed and comfortably housed.             We all want security in our lives. We want to feel wanted, loved by our…

New jobs go to those who update their qualifications,  master new skills and to people that are known and respected.          Dream where you want to be by when and start preparing now for your future career.          “What we want to be is more important than what we are.” A handful of tips to…

Tread softly when you move into a new job. You will be watched and judged from the day you arrive. Consult staff and keep asking questions. “How can we do better?””What changes do we need to make?” A handful of tips when you  become a new team-leader * Select an experienced assistant         You need…

When using VISUAL-AIDS A good visual aid can save you a lot of talking. Showing is more effective than telling.          There are many types of projectors and different types of visual aids. These days most presenters use laptops or tablets to project their messages.          Having  just attended a lecture when the guest speaker…

Overcoming a CONFLICT Your actions in resolving conflicts will demonstrate to top management how good you are as a problem-solver, negotiator and a leader.         Most conflicts result from misunderstandings. Many conflicts originate from arrogance, complacency and poor communication.         A good leader doesn’t try to eliminate conflicts but tries to keep them from wasting…

Become a LEADER Good leaders are always in demand for top management roles.           They are not born they develop .           Leadership is principally a behavioural skill and can be learnt.           Leaders are recognised because their teams produce superior work and have a higher output. A handful of tips to help you become…

Training new PEOPLE – Rolling On   Mentoring is a good way to train new employees. It ‘s a learning and development partnership between a trusted and experienced person and someone who wants to learn. It can be a satisfying job for an experienced worker. It can save people  from making unwise decisions and expensive mistakes. …

Preparing a DISPLAY         An effective display and an exhibit should arouse interest, stimulate thought and cause action. Most fail to do this. Too many displays are cluttered and contain conflicting messages.  “To get attention your display must be different.” Displays and exhibits must get their messages across quickly. Displays should contain simple…

Preparing for the UNEXPECTED           Every journalist wants a scoop. Scoops could threaten the business of a country or an organization.            I once asked an editor of a major newspaper:  “What makes a good story? “ He replied “A disaster!”  Disasters make good stories.”         Countries and organizations must be prepared for…