Edit, Edit, Edit!  To be successful at work you must maintain high standards.           If you want to be read you must use crisp clear and concise language.           Edit, edit and edit again until you are satisfied with your message.           Check for logic, continuity, long sentences, long paragraphs, incorrect grammar and spelling mistakes.…

Choosing a CAREER  People entering the workforce today need a good basic education and a variety of work and social experiences.           Think about what you want to do for a career and make plans to achieve your ambition with a job you enjoy.           By being a generalist with a variety of skills you…

Generating NEW IDEAS  New ideas are the fuel of organisations to stimulate growth,  profit and survival.                     Commercial businesses have four main functions – production, marketing, innovation, and profit.             New ideas rarely germinate with people who are scared of making mistakes.           With cooperative management, enthusiastic workers and an environment contributing to…

Looking for WORK?  Many people are seeking employment these days.            You may have been made redundant, returning to work after raising a family or have been doing a full-time study.             If you are looking for employment start by trying to build up your confidence and your self-esteem. This can be as important…

Seeing is Believing   People are reluctant listeners and eager lookers. Visual impressions linger longer than the spoken word.             An audience remembers about 20% of what they hear and about 80% of what they see. That’s why you should use quality visual presentations if you want your messages to be remembered.         …

Write Memorable MESSAGES   Reading completes a person; speech trains them for the job; writing teaches accurate expression.           If you want people to read what you have written, your writing should be simple, clear and concise.           It should be easy to read and understand and relevant to your audience.           If you don’t understand…

Improve Your Employee RELATIONSHIPS  A good working relationship with colleagues is vital for a successful business.           To be a good leader at work you need to possess humanity, humility and humour.”           High-performance organisations have moved beyond autocratic leadership styles into cooperative approaches where management and employees share their visions and…

Overcoming PROBLEMS  The best way to stop worrying about a problem is to identify it and solve it.         Problems tend to grow if they are not dealt with promptly.         Examine all aspects of a problem fast in an effort to find a rapid solution.         People often work better under pressure. Get it…

 Stay Healthy During Lock-Downs   If you don’t look after your body no one else will.         Go back to the basic skills. Watch your diet, exercise regularly and keep mentally active.         “If it is to be, it’s up to me!” A handful of tips to help you stay healthy during lock-downs * Eat sensible…

CUSTOMER SERVICES If  you don’t take care of your customers someone else will.         It takes weeks to find a good customer – seconds to lose one.         Today businesses concentrate more on training employees to improve their performance,  rather than to train them to improve customer services.          It’s your customers who will determine…