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Archive for April, 2009

Questions of Success

Icon Written by Rosie on April 30, 2009 – 4:24 pm

Success is different things to different people, and not everyone bases success on the pounds in the bank. (Just as well in the current climate!) I was saddened to hear peopleĀ  at a recent seminar saying that success was based on profit, and people were driven either by fear or greed. Isn’t this the sort [...]



10 Tips to Improve Communication at Work

Icon Written by Rosie on April 27, 2009 – 8:28 am

Talk is cheap, but the wrong sort of talk, or lack of it, can prove extremely expensive for a business. A customer can be lost, you can be accused of harassment, relationships can be damaged or you lose your credibility. Knowing how to communicate effectively can save you a lot of time and money by [...]



Reducing the Cost of Meetings

Icon Written by Rosie on April 8, 2009 – 1:40 pm

In the current climate, most businesses are looking to improve efficiency and reduce costs. One aspect that can be overlooked is meetings. A survey showed that, on average, British workers spend 10 hours/week in meetings and 70% felt they did not need to be there. Imagine what that is costing the UK.
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G20 Summit -The Legacy of Leadership

Icon Written by Rosie on April 3, 2009 – 2:15 pm

‘The legacy you leave is the life you lead’ John Kouzes, award winning author of The Leadership Challenge

With the G20 summit and world leaders on parade, it is an apt time to consider the concepts of legacy. Defined as ‘material or immaterial thing handed down by predecessor‘, I believe for leadership, it has become to [...]