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Easy Reading is Quite Hard Writing

Remember: When something ca be read without effort, great effort has gone into its writing. Good writers face the challenge of using plain language to express clear meaning. They write in simple styles...

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To Succeed, Learn to Handle Criticism

Remember: The people in our life are often our mirror. They reflect the impact of our actions, sometimes their feedback may come out as been harsh, but when we can handle the criticism with an opened...

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THE D.A.D Test: Impactful PowerPoint Slides

Remember: Everyone can make a presentation, but not everyone can make a convincing presentation. Do you use PowerPoint to present? There is a tip to ensure you can create compelling slides every time...

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CRAFT YOUR TEAM ACTION PLAN

Remember: Before embarking on a team task, it is of utmost importance that all team members agree to a systemically laid out action plan. A concise, unambiguous plan that is fully supported by your...

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Small Things are the Big Things

Remember: We are judged as excellent by our ability to deliver excellent results. The unsung part of that excellent result, however, is the excellent effort that has taken place to achieve the result....

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Pause……..Deal with that Conflict

Remember: No two individuals have the same thought patterns, or indeed, points of view, thereby leading to the well-known fact that conflict is unavoidable in the workplace, it is therefore critical to...

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Avoiding Task Procrastination

Remember: Procrastination is the bane of Time Management. Ever had a task to do and you just don’t seem to know where to start from? Well, one reason why one may tremble at the thought of beginning...

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Recovering From Mistakes

Remember: Mistakes are inevitable, they are proof of our imperfect nature. We say, do and make certain decisions that we wish we could take back. There is no shame in making mistakes, but there is...

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YOU GET WHAT YOU EXPECT

Remember: The expectancy theory that which we expect to happen is most likely to happen.  Be aware of your mental processes, the internal messages you give yourself. If they start from a negative...

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Good Compliments Re-enforce Desired Behaviour

Remember: Compliments are one of the best forms of workplace currency.They are free to give out, and when done properly, they can have a very positive impact on your career. Compliments are a form of...

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Workplace Communication

Remember: Workplace communication is very important because it allows companies to be productive and operate effectively. Employees can experience an increase in morale, productivity and commitment, if...

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WORKPLACE CONFLICT

Remember: Workplace conflict is an unavoidable consequence of professional life. Effective intervention from managers and supervisors ensures that the harm conflicts cause to relationships and...

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Getting Close to the Customer

Remember: Getting close to a (current or potential) customer involves gathering facts and knowledge about them in order to develop an awareness of their expectations and perception of the organization....

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Retaining Employees

Remember: Regardless of whether the economy is sagging or booming, employee retention remains a major concern across all industries. Here are five important techniques for retaining employee. Select...

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Small Things are the Big Things

Remember: We are judged as excellent by our ability to deliver excellent results. The unsung part of that excellent result is the excellent effort that has taken place to achieve the result. Your...

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Small Things are the Big Things

Remember: We are judged as excellent by our ability to deliver excellent results. The unsung part of that excellent result is the excellent effort that has taken place to achieve the result. Your...

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Reinventing Yourself

Remember: Reinvention as a word implies a process of deconstruction, a subsequent reconstruction, and a resultant newness. The intended ‘payback’ for reinvention is gaining something that you currently...

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Handling Irate Customers

Remember: An unsatisfied customer is an irate customer, and an irate customer is a customer at the point of departure from the use of your products and services. When not handled properly, an irate...

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Business Ethics and the Time Machine

Remember: Whenever you are uncertain of the right course of action to take on a particular issue use the “Time Machine Approach” to ensure you do the right thing. This approach works by your imagining...

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The Three C’s of Effective Business Writing

Remember: All business writing should be Clear, Concise, and Correct. Good writers use plain language to express clear meaning. They write in a simple style that uses everyday words. They do not use...

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