If you are tired of applying dead-end solutions to recurring problems in your company, this two-day workshop should help you reconstruct your efforts and learn new ways to approach problem-solving, and develop practical ways to solve some of your most pressing problems and reach win-win decisions.
Change is an inevitable part of everyday life whether we like it or not. While we cannot always avoid change, it is certainly possible to learn how to effectively deal with it, so that it results in minimal impact on your life. Those who are adept at managing changes are able to adapt quickly to different situations and environments, and they find few trouble negotiating what can often be difficult or demanding circumstances.
It is natural during times of difficult to have moments of self-doubt, when we feel like we can’t do possibly do anything right and we wish we could find somewhere to hide or disappear altogether. In times like these, we draw on our perseverance and self-belief to fight through the challenges, because behind every cloud there is a silver lining.
The "stress" epidemic is being called the #1 workplace health issue of the millennium. According to many of the world's leading authorities on stress, this single problem accounts for as much as 70% of all absenteeism in the workplace.
In today’s business environment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for individual, team and organisational performance and success. If a team or an individual fails to identify problems early, or doesn’t have the skills to resolve or fully capitalise on them, there can be serious and adverse effects or repercussions for their
team or organisation.
Imagine doubling, tripling or even quadrupling your reading speed - and making faster reading a permanent habit. Just think about the impact on your professional life if you could remember more of what you read - and remember it for longer.
Email has become the most popular mode of business communication in Australia today. The conundrum that we all face is that in addition to making communication easier, the sheer volume and immediacy of email has made it a source of stress for many managers and staff. Are you or your people constantly facing growing inboxes of email that leaves you overwhelmed? Why was I sent this? Do I need to read that now? Am I to action this email now or later? Also, with the growing popularity of email-enabled mobile devices like the Blackberry, these frustrations only follow people home…. after hours!
Change Rule 1: Change is a natural and normal part of everyday life!
If managed well, change will bring revitalisation in both individual employees and an organisation. After all, improvement and growth can only occur through a process of continuous development, growth and renewal. While that all sounds good, “change” is a word that can strike fear in the hearts of many people at work.
Let’s be honest, attending meetings is often a very frustrating and laborious experience (at least for result orientated people). While some meetings are useful and timely, others can be a complete waste of everyone’s time! Without effective “meetings” skills team building cannot possibly be achieved.
Assertiveness isn't an option for success-minded managers, it's a must-have skill. That's because as a manager, it's your job to get the best possible results through others day in and day out. To get great results, you've got to be authoritative without steamrolling people, make your points...
Your success today is a result of the prospecting you did six months ago. Without a solid prospecting plan; however, you may find yourself floundering to reach your sales goals.