Whether you like it or not, you are a brand. Famous brands like Coca-Cola, the Big Mac or the iPhone, elicit an emotional reaction from us. Most people have an opinion – either positive or negative – about each of these. Celebrities are brands too. This branding is part of their star image and is used […]
Lifelong learning, upskilling and continuous professional development are more important than ever before. Business and technologies are changing. As a result, it has become crucial for employees to upskill. You may have thought you were through with learning once you finished formal education, but it is unlikely to be the case. An educated workforce attracts […]
Which leadership strategies will give you the results you want? Research published in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) may just have the answer. Corporate cultural components The study used a random sample of nearly 4,000 executives. It found that the most effective leaders choose from six distinctive leadership styles. The research investigated how each of the […]
What is the Circular Economy? The circular economy is an economic model that aims to eliminate waste by circulating materials and products at their highest value for as long as possible. Here we take a look at some of its key principles. What is the Circular Economy? Design out Waste – Circular systems are regenerative […]
Excel is one of the most ubiquitous software packages in the world, enabling businesses of vastly different scales to perform both basic and complex financial calculations and data driven analysis. Learning how to utilise the vast capabilities of Excel is a very valuable toolset for either your own professional development or that of your employees. […]
Stress is dangerous, for your wellbeing, physical and mental and for the wellbeing of those around you. In terms of the workplace environment, stress and stressful environments are frequently cited as one of the largest issues of modern working life. Stress creates tension in the workplace, and severely inhibits productivity, work-life balance and the ability […]
In the fast-moving knowledge economy, effective time stewardship confers outsized competitive benefits to companies large and small. With a finite amount of hours available, how businesses systemize activities for productivity over busyness makes all the difference for success. Leaders especially, but entire workforces need tools to prioritize appropriately, enhance team-wide clarity, and speed informed decision […]
No matter what the area of business, it is people that are at the core of it. For any organisation to be successful, whatever the scale or the size, it is vital to have the right people in the right positions doing the right jobs and being happy in their work. Without that, there is […]
Public speaking can fill even the most seasoned professional with a sense of dread. Even if you don’t need to make regular presentations, there are plenty of situations where good public speaking skills can help you advance your career and create opportunities. Good public speaking skills are important in other areas of your life, as […]
Best Microphones for Webinars: We’re spending a lot more of our working time communicating with others online – whether it be zoom meetings for work or industry webinars, so much more of our activities are being conducted in a virtual environment. In most cases people are using their desktop computers, laptops or tablets to deliver […]