Teaching  ADULTS Most adults will be keen to learn if they know the training will benefit them directly. It should be timely and result in greater work satisfaction, increased self-esteem and give a better quality of life.    Five of the best tips when training adults * Training should be timely and relevant                  Adults…

Workshops : Workshops are powerful training tools when a group gets together in a quiet location to share experiences, to plan, to study, to solve problems and to extend their knowledge. Five of the best tips when running a workshop * Select a suitable site         Locate a suitable area well away from…

  Getting TASKS  done    The longer we put off  a difficult task the harder it becomes. We say – we are too busy, or the job is  too big to start just now.             A leader’s  procrastination can reduce the productivity of the whole team so try to make fast and sound decisions as…

Resolving CONFLICTS Clashes in the workplace are often due to personality differences or jealousies.  Most conflicts are usually the result of misunderstandings or poor communication.           Aim to improve communications, explain and discuss developments or changes in circumstances before they become a problem. Be honest and share your feelings. Five of the best ways to…

Need a LOAN? Do you need money to buy a property such as a house, or an apartment, or to help establish a new business?           Many new businesses fail because they are under- capitalised and you may need to borrow money to make sure your new business succeeds.           Before you apply for a…

 Telling  JOKES : A good joke can help get your message across and keep your audience interested and amused. Humour depends on life experiences and these can vary greatly between countries and different social groups within a country.           You should enjoy the story or joke yourself if you want to tell it well.          …

Talking to a STRANGER To start a conversation with a person you meet for the first time it is often helpful to go through a kind of ritual. The ritual will vary between races, ages, sexes and the status of the people involved.           This is increasingly important these days as many people spend so…

LISTEN to this! You will please people more by listening to them than talking to them. You cannot listen if you are talking – and if you are talking you are not learning about things that could be of vital interest or concern.           Hearing is with the ears, but listening is with the mind.…

ADVERTISING To tell people about your products or services you probably need a brochure, a pamphlet, a booklet or a leaflet as well as your website.           Aim for a visual idea with impact, simplicity and conciseness. Any illustrations must carry the message.           “To sell well, you must tell well.”…

Achieve SUCCESS : Don’t allow past experiences to retard your future achievements. It’s amazing what you can achieve if you believe you can do something.        Success is based on imagination, ambition and the will to work. Five of the best tips for achieving a successful career * Clean up your mess, start afresh       …