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• 4 Tips for nervous public speakers
  on Dec 9, 2014 in 2. Write, Speak & Influence Latest News Verbal Communication presentation techniques Professional Presentations (Training) verbal communication
  Confident public speaking: tips for nervous presenters Are you confident about speaking in front of an audience? According to a Wall Street Journal article, the number one fear for many people is glossophobia – the fear of public speaking. Nerves a...
• 3 Innovations in Education
  on Nov 28, 2014 in 3. Creative Thinking & Innovation Creativity and Innovation creative problem Solving creative thinking techniques creativity and innovation
  My three favourite innovations in… education Creative and innovative thinking are vital to success in any area of life. Education – whether in the workplace or in schools, colleges and universities – is an area where innovation has been the ord...
• Are you ever put on the spot?
  on Nov 17, 2014 in 2. Write, Speak & Influence Verbal Communication Think on Your Feet (Training) verbal communication
  On the spot training: a trainer’s view However well prepared we are for a meeting, a presentation, an interview or a training session, none of us can predict what will happen when we are placed ‘on the spot’ with an unexpected question or comme...
• Do you have group working challenges?
  on Nov 14, 2014 in 4. Meetings, Facilitation & Coaching Facilitation Skills facilitation skills RapidConsensus (Training)
  Meeting the challenges of group working How many meetings do you attend each week? Working collaboratively is an essential skill in the 21st century workplace.  This means that for most of us, a significant part of our working life is spent in group...
• Five tips for editing effectively
  on Nov 6, 2014 in 2. Write, Speak & Influence Written Communication business communication written communication
  Business writing is an important skill for managers. However, after that all-important first draft, there is still much to do to create a polished end result. Whether editing your own writing or that of a colleague, here are five tips for effective e...
• Slow versus speed reading: which is best?
  on Oct 30, 2014 in 1. Learn, Absorb & Understand Learning and Studying memory Mind Mapping Speed Reading information overload information overwhelm memory recall memory techniques mind mapping speed reading
  Recently the BBC featured a new fad called ‘slow reading’. Apparently this new movement involves groups of people getting together to read things slowly, rather than rushing through. Since my own focus is on devouring written material as quickly...
• Is effective communication the key to leadership?
  on Oct 24, 2014 in 2. Write, Speak & Influence 6. Management & Leadership Essentials Competent Management Essential Management Skills Leadership Skills sales and selling techniques Verbal Communication Written Communication leadership development leadership skills management development Think On Your Feet (Training) verbal communication written communication
  Communication is central to our lives as human beings. Whether through body language or through the written and spoken word, effective communication is the key to outstanding leadership. Humans are essentially pack animals. Anyone who has ever owned...
• Dealing with the media
  on Oct 17, 2014 in 2. Write, Speak & Influence Verbal Communication Written Communication Dealing with the media Think On Your Feet (Training) verbal communication
  Journalists from the TV, radio and the newspapers regularly contact businesses and individuals for information and opinions on current issues. If someone from the media rings, are you ready? Reputation management We live in an age of communication, a...
• Tips for dealing with the media
  on Oct 17, 2014 in 2. Write, Speak & Influence Verbal Communication Written Communication Dealing with the media Think On Your Feet (Training) verbal communication
  Journalists from the TV, radio and the newspapers regularly contact businesses and individuals for information and opinions on current issues. If someone from the media rings, are you ready? Reputation management We live in an age of communication, a...
• 3 Examples of Innovation in IT
  on Oct 10, 2014 in 3. Creative Thinking & Innovation Creativity and Innovation creative problem Solving creative thinking techniques creativity and innovation
  Innovation in IT Innovation is a topic I enjoy returning to again and again. Why? It’s partly personal fascination with the new, and partly it’s because I feel that living as we do in an age of constant change, it’s important to try to keep abr...

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