A Handful of Tips 100 – Zealots The ten best tips for managing some of our worldly problems I have reached my goal of producing 100 ‘A Handful of Tips’. As a reward for my 100th blog I want you to imagine you are a zealot and think about some of the problems affecting our…

A Handful of Tips 99 – Managing Successfully    The five best tips for managing successfully  A successful manager must be able to get things done efficiently and bring about changes when the time is right. You will need well-trained, enthusiastic staff who fully support you. 1. Set your goals and objectives and explain them clearly Get…

A Handful of Tips 98 –                          Achieving Success   The five best tips to help      fulfill your dreams When people are asked the characteristics of successful people they often mention talent and determination. But there are many other attributes such as integrity, self-discipline and self-confidence. 1. Accept responsibilities Set high standards and offer…

A Handful of Tips 96 – Healthy Hints   The five best tips to stay healthy   If you don’t look after your body no one else will. Watch your diet and exercise regularly. 1. Maintain a balanced diet Plan nutritious and regular meals. Your diet should include plenty of fruit and vegetables and complex…

A Handful of Tips 97 –                    Criticising Constructively   The five best tips when criticising poor work Criticism is a form of feedback. If done tactfully it can have positive results. 1. Select the right time and place Praise in public but always criticise in private. Choose a quiet time and a place free…

A Handful of Tips 95 –                         Product Promotion The five best tips to promote a new product A good exhibit can help to promote a new product.  If you have something new and worthwhile to promote make a special effort to bring it to the attention of your clients, potential clients and the media.…

A Handful of Tips 94 – Editing The five best tips when revising your drafts If you want your writing to be read you must use crisp clear and concise language. Edit, edit, edit. Check for logic, continuity, long sentences, long paragraphs  and incorrect grammar. 1. Remove all unnecessary words and phrases Use plain language,…

A Handful of Tips 93 – Reports   The five best tips on presenting a report 1. Collect all  relevant information and arrange in a logical order Check your facts for accuracy. Don’t confuse facts and opinions. If it is a fact say so: if it is an opinion assess it at its face value.…

A Handful of Tips 92 – Report Writing   The five best tips before you start a report Writing a report is an opportunity to make recommendations for change. The people who read reports are usually busy people so the layout and the way you present your findings are crucial. Don’t rush to get started.…

A Handful of Tips 91 – Press Release The five best tips to publicise an event with a press release to the media   1. Get people’s attention Your opening paragraph should be the lead in to your story. It should be explicit and contain a summary of what you want to say. It should…