Active Listening: How to Avoid Misunderstandings and Mistakes in Four Simple Steps

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Did you know that most people are listening to their own thoughts rather than to what you are saying to them.

How Long Should It Take to Dismiss a Poor Performer?

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How long should all this take? As long as a year? Well, to some extent that will depend upon you – how good your records are, how clear your instructions, how competent your managers.

5 Reasons Why Soft Skills Matter, Now More Than Ever

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Now some people may say that the need for soft skills is an outdated concept.

4 Employee Awards That Are Cool Enough To Encourage Hard Work

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Employee awards programs. They are like glamorous award shows without the shiny dresses, millions of dollars spent on all kinds of extravagances.

Some Office Ice Breaker Games For Your Team

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Team building exercises are very important to maintain the office harmony. Many offices undertake different team building activities to get their employees to know each

Survival Tips For Managing the Micromanaging Boss

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Every company has its share of bad bosses that micromanage, bully, or just drives you crazy. In this tough economy, one of the worst bad bosses to have is a micromanager –

Attracting and Retaining a Dynamic Team

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Often asked how the Marriott Company found the amazing people that work for them, Bill’s philosophy and comments have remained the same, ‘We don’t hire people and ask them to be nice, we hire nice people’.

Which Drives Engagement, a Focus on Mastery or on Performance?

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I believe mastery (the desire to learn and become better by learning from one’s mistakes) is a driver or cause of excellent performance

How to Improve Company Morale

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The subject of improving company morale is something that needs to be faced, from time to time, even within excellent organisations. The reasons for flagging morale can be quite complex: companies differ enormously in terms of size and structure.

Do You Make These Mistakes When Trying To Improve Performance at Work?

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There are many other reasons but in my opinion these are the four most common mistakes I have seen in my experiences.