The Top 5 Most Popular Articles of 2021 of the MBM Blog

Published on: 31st July 2021

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Sarah has worked in management for 12 years. She has worked in three different areas including team management, event management and financial management. She has organised large career events ensuring delegates get the best out of their learning experience and maximise their CPD to accomplish their career goals. During her career, she has run the financial affairs of a careers company. She has a NVQ level 5 in Leadership and Management as well as a certificate in higher education. She is currently undertaking an Honours degree in Law and Criminology. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.

Our Most Popular Blog Articles

Our award-winning blog has over 800 articles created by specialists in their field. From communication and conflict to time management and GSCOP, our blog covers all the top tips, advice, and knowledge you need. We have compiled a list of our top 5 most popular blog articles to help you become the best version of yourself. Ranging from how to resolve conflicts to communicating better to creating your own personal development plan.

Here’s to becoming the very best version of you!

8 Methods of Resolving Conflict & Conflict Resolution Strategies

Conflict is an everyday part of life in the UK Grocery Industry. Discounters are growing. New stores are hard to come by. Employees want salary raises. Bosses want bonuses. Shoppers expect value for money. Resolving conflict is, therefore, an essential part of life in the UK Grocery Industry. Read the full article on the 8 Methods of Resolving Conflict.

Purple infographic listing methods for Resolving Conflict by MBM — Next time a conflict arises try these methods

11 Tips to Improve Your Written Communication Skills

Writing effectively is essential. Without it, your emails will grow into huge conversations without purpose. The essence of your report will be lost. Or, even worse, your pitch for that extra person will miss its mark. Read the full article on 11 Tips to Improve Your Written Communication Skills.

Shakespeare acronym for improving your written communication skills — Improve your written communication skills by using the Shakespeare acronym

Personal Development Plan Examples: Identify Your Goals

Personal Development Plans (PDPs), sometimes called Individual Development Plans (IDPs) or Personality Development Plans, are an important part of your personal and professional development. Read the full article on Personal Development Plan Examples.

Hierarchy diagram showing 4 levels of learning competency — Learning competency

The Basic Principles of Effective Communication

We all learned different communication styles growing up. For some, communicating at work and in the business world is a challenge. We may have learned some of these techniques at school or at home, but using them on a daily basis might be a daunting task. Many of us just learn as we go, but it’s in our best interest to also study how effective communication works in the business setting. Read the full article on the Basic Principles of Effective Communication.

What do you mean? written with chalk on the ground — Effective communication is not vague

The 5 Main Influencing Styles to Improve Your Influencing Skills

In business, you impact people every day. As a human being, you impact people every day. Even when you’re not selling, you’re still having an impact on your family, on people you meet, and those working with you. Everyone knows that first impressions matter, and that we’ve only got one chance to make that first impression. Read the full article on the 5 Main Influencing Styles.