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Dealing with Demotivated Staff
Recently, whilst returning to our destinations in a courtesy car, a manager and I got chatting. “What do you do?”, she asked. “I have a consultancy business which helps companies in the areas of strat planning, training, profiling, team building and work-life balance” (maybe not the best elevator pitch). “How about you?”, I asked. “I am…
Read MoreWhy Cultural Diversity is Important for your Organisation
People are different. People are same. Learning how to accept and respect one another is the key to celebrating, and leveraging, human diversity as an organisational strength.
Read More5 Qualities of Forward Thinking Organisations
There are a few important things that forward thinking organisations do that differ from their industry peers. Things that set them apart. Things that if done now can make a significant difference in 3 to 10 years. And, those few important things are the 20% that matter. So, what might these important things be? Contemporary…
Read MoreWhy do a Task List?
Commonly referred to as a ‘task list, to do list or action plan’ – this practice requires a person to make a list of all their pending, outstanding, urgent or important tasks that need to be completed. Most people already practice this habit. If you use a piece of paper, jotter or exam pad to…
Read More10 Lessons on Buying, Selling and Merchandising
Last week I facilitated an outstanding session which covered these topics to a small group on a divisional level of an iconic world brand organisation. I learned many things in the process: 1. To be a better salesperson, you need to understand the Buying process – generically, and specifically that of your market/ industry 2.…
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