Jan
21
2019
How to speed read effectively from paper and screens
If you could have a super-power, what would it be? When Bill Gates, the Microsoft multi-billionaire, was asked this question, he replied he would like the power of Speed Reading. In our computer-driven age, and the volume of reading material it is producing, Speed Reading
Nov
13
2018
Are you wasting time on teambuilding?
Harvard business Review recently ran a leading article titled “stop wasting money on teambuilding”. The article, based on research carried out over a number of years by Carlos Valdes-Dapena, suggests that companies are wasting their money on increasingly different team-building activities. He gave an example
Oct
12
2018
Common causes of poor internal communication
Communication is an integral part of any organisation, and if your internal communication isn’t right then there could be some serious problems. Good internal communication, however, informs and motivates employees. It supports strategic development and ensures that everyone is clear about what the organisation
Oct
04
2018
Understanding performance management
There are so many different aspects of management, but performance management is one that shouldn’t be pushed to the side for ‘another day’. Instead, view it as a technique which benefits your team member, your team, and your organisation.What is performance management? Beyond
Sep
25
2018
Getting started with self-awareness
We often rush through the day; getting on with our work without really giving our thoughts and feelings space, and not realising how our reactions or actions are impacting those around us. When we do this we’re lacking self-awareness, a helpful tool that has
Sep
19
2018
Monitoring and evaluation - why bother?
By Howard Exton-Smith Monitoring and evaluation is often an afterthought, however they’re invaluable in helping an organisation to check the ‘bottom line’. In a business this might be profit, but in a not-for profit organisation the question may well be “are we making
Aug
30
2018
4 personal qualities of successful influencers
Influencing can be a powerful skill when done correctly, but when done wrong it can either result in destroyed confidence or accusations of manipulation. We expect that you didn’t set out to achieve either of those things when you made your attempt at influencing.
Aug
23
2018
5 benefits of Emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence has been popular in the business world since 1995, and although 23 years have passed it still plays a huge role in successful businesses. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is a big fan of Emotional intelligence, and has used it in the past to
Aug
16
2018
The 6 core values of networking
Hands up who enjoys networking! You probably have your hands firmly by your sides, right? Well, you’re not alone. Whilst 25% of professionals admit to not networking at all, 41% would like to networking more frequently – so what’s the problem? Many of us assume
