Report writing is something most of us have to do in our work lives or as members of associations we belong to. Here are ten tips for you. 1. Follow a Structure There are many articles and publications on how to structure a formal report. At the least include; Introduction Body Conclusions Recommendations 2. State […]
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How to Give an Impromptu Farewell Speech
I happens like this. You’re invited to John’s farewell, the drinks are flowing and his manager either doesn’t turn up, or doesn’t want to give a farewell speech. Either that or you are John’s manager, and giving farewell speeches is becoming far too frequent because of promotions or company expansions. Remember that nobody really likes […]
Ten Tips for Business Travellers
Ten pm, New Delhi. The magnetic strip of my debit card got chewed by the ATM. I had no way to get cash as my other card was a debit card, not linked to cash transactions. Damn! No one else would give me cash. so I had to return to the hotel. A salutary lesson. […]
Leadership
Everyone has a view or an opinion on leadership. I have met and worked with some truly outstanding leaders and some who left me quite confused through ambiguity and their own lack of experience. The great leaders I know are individuals with their own way of looking at the world and their own modus operandi. […]
Ten Questions to Ask About Meetings
When did you last ask yourself, “how much does this meeting cost?” Multiply the number of people at the table times their hourly rate, taking into consideration that their cost to the organisation is around 1.5 times their salary, or even more if they are being charged out . (more…)