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Minimising Conflict with Effective Communication
Minimising Conflict with Effective Communication

by Lee Hopkins
Did you know there are 5 types of communication that lead to conflict?
Let’s look at them…
Definition of Conflict
It helps if we first define what we mean by ‘conflict’
Conflict is an expressed struggle between …

Think before you speak
Think before you speak

by Graham Yemm
How many times have you said something and realised that the person, or people, on the receiving end have not fully understood what you meant or headed off and done something different to …

How Can You Build a Workplace of Choice?
How Can You Build a Workplace of Choice?

by Barbara Beccari
Good relationships are the key in the workplace, having a direct effect on the functioning of an organisation. So how do you build and maintain effective relationships at work to promote performance and …

Business Leaders – Here’s a Simple Communication Strategy to Improve Employee Performance
Business Leaders – Here’s a Simple Communication Strategy to Improve Employee Performance

by Skip Weisman
In a recent leadership workshop participants were asked to share all the things their peers, subordinates and bosses do that drive them crazy and make their jobs more difficult. Two full flip-chart pages …

5 Key Roles in Successful Team Development
5 Key Roles in Successful Team Development

by William C Blake
In today’s team based approach to the work environment, organizational success depends, more than ever before, on people working together effectively. This requires a clear understanding, by the individual, of his/her …

Improving Team Performance and Morale – 4 Tips on Dealing With Lazy Team Members and Shirkers
Improving Team Performance and Morale – 4 Tips on Dealing With Lazy Team Members and Shirkers

by Mark Buchan
A Definition
If you type in “responsibility” into your word-processor’s thesaurus, what do you get for the first synonym associated with responsibility? In mine it is “blame”. This was a bit worrying for …

Want to Be a Leader? Learn to Listen
Want to Be a Leader? Learn to Listen

by John Hersey
It has been proved.
The best leaders are the ones who understood the super powerful truths in regards to trust:
People do business with people they like.
People like people they trust.
People trust people who have …

Understanding the Types of People You Work With
Understanding the Types of People You Work With

by Nishant Bhaskar
The first step to unlocking a door is to locate the key hole. Quite obvious! Well then, the first step to deciphering the art of effectively dealing with people at work is to …

Team Building Programs
Team Building Programs

by Angela Heidt
You have a great group of employees, but you feel like they could do better. Perhaps it is time to explore some quality team building programs available in your area, or consider taking …

Can A Manager Be Too Nice?
Can A Manager Be Too Nice?

Carole Hodges
Effective management skills result in highly productive and motivated teams. Leading a team is a learned skill but one that can be aquired with some thought and effort.
Having a great manager can boost productivity. …