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Participative Management – Get the Team Involved!

March 25, 2023

Greater Engagement Means Greater Productiveness Participative management gives everyone in the company a say in running the show. That might…

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Great Negotiators Aren’t About Being Tough, Hard or Fist Banging

Darren A. Smith

March 23, 2023

In 30 years of Negotiating, I have seen the Tough, the Hard and the Fist Bangers – It does not…

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How to Do an Appraisal and Continuously Improve

Farah Yasser Salama

March 20, 2023

Managers: You Hold the Key to 70% of Employee Engagement. Here’s One Secret to Unleashing the Untapped Potential of Team…

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder – Or Narcissistic Behaviour?

March 18, 2023

When Extreme Self-belief Crosses the Line, It’s Everyone’s Problem Narcissistic personality disorder is a medically recognised condition, listed in the…

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Persuasive Language Examples Using 6 Powerful Words

March 16, 2023

Power Words for Persuasive Saying and Writing Getting people to take action or think a certain way can be challenging.…

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Top Employee Retention Strategies and Success Stories

Farah Yasser Salama

March 14, 2023

Don’t Lose Your Most Important Asset — Your Top Employees! Employee retention is a critical issue for organisations of all…

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The Betari Box: Exploring Attitude and Behavioural Dynamics

March 12, 2023

Also known as Betari’s Box, Betaris Box, and the Cycle of Conflict The Betari Box is a model that visualises…

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Spaced Repetition Schedule is the Key to Changing Behaviours

Darren A. Smith

March 10, 2023

We might not have liked school but the foundation of the spaced repetition schedule was the key to our success.…

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Feedback Sandwich for Effective Communication

Farah Yasser Salama

March 8, 2023

Like Making the Perfect Burger, Here’s How to Give Feedback That People Want to Hear! What’s the deal with this…

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Women in Leadership: Their Impact in Driving Innovation

Farah Yasser Salama

March 6, 2023

Women Make Great Leaders Too! Women have come a long way in the world of leadership, breaking barriers and shattering…

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Out of Office Message – How to Get More Out Of Yours

March 4, 2023

What is A Good ‘OOO’ Message? Use These Templates and Examples to Make Yours Great Out of office email messages…

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How to Build a Category Strategy Plan That is Simple and Practical

Darren A. Smith

March 2, 2023

Discover How to Build a Category Strategy Plan in 4 Steps Category planning and category strategising can be a topic…