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Too Busy? Just say ‘NO’
September 1st, 2010
No. Such a small simple word, two letters one syllable. So why is it so difficult for some of us to say? Is it the finality of the word, the negativity it represents or the abruptness in how it sounds? Yes it’s all of these things, because to a lot of us saying ‘no’ feels like we’re refusing the person rather than refusing their request.
It could be that you’ve helped organise the Christmas do in the past, but now have other responsibilities and don’t have the time; or you may have offered to take on a little but are being [...]
The unmanagable manager contd….
August 16th, 2010
Poor Sarah, over-managed and undermined, so what do you do when you find yourself in a position where your manager needs managing…..
We all have one, it could even be you; that super organised friend. Everything is colour coded and labeled, Christmas shopping completed by mid-April, holiday luggage packed and outfits picked three weeks in advance.
As a highly disorganised individual I often envy those who have everything meticulously planned and on time. It’s undoubtedly a less stressful way of life.
When it does become a problem though, is when this super organisation is imposed upon others. Its fine to offer some [...]
The Unmanagable Manager
August 16th, 2010
Sarah and Pamela work in the advertising department of an investment bank. Pamela is new to management and Sarah is the first person to be placed under her supervision.
Pamela is desperate to make a good impression, making checklists, monitoring Sarah’s progress and reporting to senior management. As a result she has almost become over-organised, and now expects Sarah to work to the same pattern, going as far as to plan three one-to-one progress meetings a week to ‘see where we’re at’.
Sarah’s starting to see this as a bit of a nuisance;
She feels over-managed and undermined. [...]
Tips on Presentation Skills
July 30th, 2010
Yes you’re the office chatterbox, but when asked to deliver a short speech on a topic you know quite well, you’re lost for words.
Public speaking is one of mankind’s primal fears. It never dips below third on the list of top ten fears with some studies even claiming it is more commonly feared than death itself! Fortunately, public speaking is a fear that can be easily overcome and mastered to the point it’s enjoyable. Here are a few tips to help you with those pre-speech jitters;
Preparation is key to a good presentation, as the saying goes ‘failing to prepare [...]
Dealing with Aggressive Individuals
March 3rd, 2010
In everyday life, we often come across people that are less than friendly; the same goes for business dealings. Many people are difficult to deal with but often we must hold our tongue and learn to deal with it because they may be important to your business. As well as this, it is vital to be able to learn how to rise above hostile behaviour and act mature and professional.
Often it is clear if a person is angry or irritated before they even open their mouth because we can tell by their body language or facial expression. So try to [...]