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Have you ever found yourself in a position where you would like to send a PowerPoint presentation, either by email or on a memory stick, but the person you are sending it to doesn’t have PowerPoint on their computer? Or perhaps you want to send it in a format that the recipient cannot change? It has always been possible in PowerPoint (as far back as I can remember) to save a presentation as a PowerPoint Show (a .pps or…
Suppose your team has been issued with new PCs or tablets with Office 2013 installed. They can spend a few days finding their way around, or they can have upgrade training. Your immediate concern is the cost of the training, which is an understandable concern. However, what about the loss of productivity while your team gets used to the new software? The frustration that comes with certain tasks taking more time? The disenchantment and the fact users may well…
So perhaps you’ve come across a new version of MS Office which looks a bit different, but yet the same? You find your way around it, get on with your work and do things in the same way you always have. However, how long did it take you to become fully conversant with the new look, and is this the most time-effective way of working? Did you ever discover any of the new features?
I recently spent the day with…
It seems that adverts for Windows 8 are everywhere at the moment. You cannot turn on the TV, read a newspaper or surf the web without coming across some form of marketing for this apparently superior operating system. But is it good to believe all the hype?
If you are a business the answer is probably no. This is because from a business perspective Windows 8 is not an ideal operating system. Whilst the average home user will probably think…
I have just discovered that a colleague, who is not involved in Emotional Intelligence training, has a higher Emotional Quotient (EQ) than me. He is extremely proficient in each of the four areas – recognising emotion, using emotion, understanding emotion and managing emotion.
So, of course, there has been some teasing about our relative ability and position (me being considered the internal EI expert!) and the fact that it is possible to have a high EQ…
A recent study has highlighted that female workers value inspiration, great leadership and flexible working above traditional benefits. This should come as little surprise as it is a widely held belief that women, in particular, perform better in stimulating working environments with inspiring leaders. They also tend to achieve more when they have a boss with an understanding and approachable nature who can appreciate the many different demands that are placed on them.
Obviously, men have numerous demands too. However,…
The age old debate still rattles on: “How do you get bids and projects working together?” How often have you heard, “They always put in the bid way too low, how are we supposed to deliver to that!” or “They always take so long to deliver projects, I don’t know what they do?”
The key I believe is to have much closer ties and shared delivery targets. It is no good winning work that cannot be delivered on time or…
Stress is possibly the most overused word in the English language. Everyone, it seems, is stressed. In fact there are many industries making a fortune out of our desire to avoid or manage stress better.
There is no denying that 21st century life is stressful and that work sometimes contributes to the most stress in our lives. The problem appears to be that most employers neglect to tackle stress until it is almost too late, by which time, the ill…
Many leaders get internally promoted into their position because they have excelled in their previous role. The talent, skill and knowledge that they have demonstrated makes a leadership position the next logical step up the career ladder. However, being an excellent financial director, for example, does not necessarily make you a good leader.
Without attending sufficient Leadership skills training and leadership skills courses a leadership role can prove extremely challenging…
Adam Scott has just become the first Australian to win the Masters. In an exhilarating game which was played on Augusta golf course, Scott beat his opponent Angel Cabrera with an exceptional golfing performance.
It is always fascinating to examine the mindsets of extraordinary sports people and consider what lessons we can take away to improve our own performance at work. So what success tips can we glean from Scott’s performance yesterday? Read below for some insights into how to…
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