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March 19, 2017

Money – Motivator or Demotivator?

Whenever we discuss motivation in our courses, the common response is, "Yes, money is a motivator." To test this, I say, "Imagine I could magically ensure you all receive a 50% pay increase starting tomorrow."...

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March 09, 2017

Managing Your Projects as Unique Opportunities

Project managers pride themselves on past successes, and rightly so. However, sometimes that causes issues – we can’t expect all projects to deliver in the same way. The key element of every project is its...

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February 26, 2017

Leading with Ethics and Compliance

The Importance of Ethical Leadership In recent decades, numerous instances of unethical behavior have tarnished the reputation of many organizations. One notable example is Jeff Skilling, former CEO of Enron, who...

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February 16, 2017

What is a Contract? Is a Contract Essential?

What is a Contract and Why Are They Necessary? Why not simply shake hands to confirm a deal? While this can sometimes suffice, what happens if the other party has a different interpretation of the terms? Without a...

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February 14, 2017

Mistake Proofing

A contractor had to submit a report every two weeks to a major client during the probationary period of their contract. An analysis of their process revealed that 63% of data entry errors were due to three mistakes that...

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June 20, 2016

Plan To Succeed

Plan to Succeed: Joining the Dots Between Relevant Information, Strategy, and Value-Added Decision-Making In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations must develop the ability to sift through 'big...

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May 30, 2016

Workplace Harmony - Things you Need to Know

Workplace Harmony: How Understanding Our Own and Others' Egos Can Help Us Get Along and Get Results Most people complain that it’s not the technical, hands-on day-to-day work that wears them down, but dealing...

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May 30, 2016

Reframing... A Powerful Way to Expanding Mind and Achieving Flexibility

Reframing is a way of viewing and experiencing events, ideas, concepts, and emotions to find more positive alternatives” (Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). In other words, reframing is a tool we can use to...

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April 24, 2016

How Managers should deal with Unprecedented Change

In times of unprecedented change, it’s easy for even the most experienced managers to feel overwhelmed. We’re all feeling the effects of global challenges, whether it’s lower oil prices or disruptions...

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April 18, 2016

Handling Workplace Conflict - Myths and Reality

Workplace conflict is more common than you might think, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of or avoided. Conflict is a natural part of any workplace environment, but many misconceptions surround how we should deal with...

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April 18, 2016

Control in Time Management

Control is about having the ability to manage our own lives. While we can't control everything, we can take charge of how we respond to life's challenges. Time management plays a crucial role in this process, helping us...

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April 18, 2016

Job Stress and Working With Problem People

In any workplace, stress is inevitable, and often, it’s not just the workload but also the environment and the people that contribute to stress. Whether it’s a difficult co-worker, an overly demanding manager, or a...

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April 18, 2016

Effective Ways to Motivate Employees

What Drives Employee Motivation? What truly motivates employees to excel at their jobs? The answer to this question is the key to unlocking both employee satisfaction and workplace productivity. It's important to...

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April 18, 2016

Blueprint for Leadership: How to Be a Better Leader

If you were building a house, you'd start with a blueprint—a detailed plan not only to guide the construction but to envision the final product. This concept of having a clear vision and step-by-step strategy is...

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April 18, 2016

How Leaders Build Effective Teams through Quality Management and Teamwork

Leadership encompasses more than just a title; it's an ongoing commitment to guiding, inspiring, and developing others. True leaders are those who cultivate environments where potential is realized, not just by giving...

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