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…

LEAD by Example When you ask employees what makes a good leader word like ‘encouraging’, ‘caring’ ‘fairness’ and ‘understanding’ keep coming up.             A good leader is a ‘people person’, a motivator, a coach, a good communicator, an enthusiast and one who sets a good example.  Five of the best tips to become a good…

REPORT & HELPDEX titles ( 1-125) We aim to give you the five best tips on a series of communication, training, careers and managing topics. We give you practical tips, not theory.             Where do they come from? They were collected from advice given to the author when he was running workshops for managers and…

To Be SUCCESSFUL Here a few tips that could help change your life.           There is nothing like a smile and the use of a few simple words if you want a successful career.           The ability to ask simple questions and to make the time to listen carefully can make a big difference. Five…

Technical Posters  Your poster must be of a high standard if it is to compete with all other posters to attract people to your exhibit at a scientific conference.             Poster papers are as important as oral presentations. Five of the best tips for someone presenting a poster paper at a scientific conference * First…

Overcoming Resistance to CHANGE Changes are seldom smooth. Powerful forces are at work to avoid change.             Many workers are suspicious of change. They wonder how changes will affect their work and if they will have a job after changes are made. Some do not understand the need for change and resent and resist…