I have been networking for over 15 years and always see this important business ritual being done wrong all over the world. Serious networking at the level that I’m used to is done very differently and gets results 100 times better than the conventional networking you are probably used to… Below are my personal Top […]
An action plan in dictionary definition is a detailed plan outlining the actions, which takes us to the desired objectives. Interestingly, in simple terms it is the answer to all, who’s, what’s, how’s, and when’s. An action plan is a phenomenal effort. Isn’t it? I will prove to you in the next 30 seconds. As […]
One of the fastest growing trends during this recession for businesses is the increasing number of strategic alliances. According to Booz-Allen & Hamilton, strategic alliances are sweeping through nearly every industry and are becoming an essential driver of superior growth. Alliances range in scope from an informal business relationship based on a simple contract, to a joint […]
The new trend in the learning and development world is focusing on youth leadership. We can see a high injection in youth leadership initiatives from aid agencies and training companies, who are now specializing in this field. The need for a focus on youth leadership development seems to be triggered by the current state of […]
Driving this morning, I was amazed by the way a particular driver was driving ahead of me, and I thought to myself, I wonder if he, as a person, is the same as his driving! Then it hit me; the way we drive is indeed part of our character and attitude and it specifically relates […]
Before you start reading what I hope will be an insightful article, I would like to invite you to spend 5 minutes and do the following exercise: Remove all distractions near you – particularly your smartphone – then try to empty your mind of those wandering thoughts, close your eyes and just listen. I’ll wait. […]
“Everywhere, we learn only from those whom we love.” ~ Goethe Take a moment to think about every job you’ve had in your career. Think of every boss or line manager. Think of every colleague. Think of every client, even. Some people would probably stick out in your memory for all the bad reasons. Forget […]
I’m hoping that this article ‘sparks’ much debate on a subject that is often not truly reported upon due to lack of prior planning and perparation in respect to Training Needs Analysis or other Learning development and Human Resource practices that support the management of true employee retention. Most organisations position themselves uniquely in a […]
“Wow, I loved your presentation.” “I like what you did yesterday.” “By the way, have you lost some weight?” Are these praise statements motivational? Well… not necessarily. It’s well known how motivating praise can be. Praise is one of the most powerful forms of communication, and when done right, it can do just wonders. Praise […]
Brick and mortar businesses and online companies want to leverage the internet and social media to drive business for their companies. However, without having a clear and measureable digital marketing strategy, achieving these goals isn’t possible. Whatever the industry your company is working in, you should be interested in setting the following basics to drive […]
