September 2, 2016
The Day I Learned to Think in Pictures
Someone once asked me to create a presentation using pictures and just two words per slide. That moment would go on to influence my career in a number…
Posts categorised with 'Problem Solving'
August 31, 2016
Brainstorming: Your Top Tips
Sometimes, it seems like group activities or sessions can suck all the life out of a team. What is it about team meetings that can…
August 26, 2016
Rude Customers: the Cyber Experience
Social media is a really useful channel for assessing customer service. People can reach out to your business with just a click of a mouse, and…
July 28, 2016
Stop and Step Back From the Problem!
Depending on how you view it, life is but a series of challenges to be overcome… How we approach and…
May 10, 2016
Your Top Tips For Giving and Receiving Feedback at Work
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – Bill Gates, American…
December 18, 2015
Are You In or Out?
Imagine you’re at work, sitting with your two colleagues. It’s mid-morning and the company coffee bar has opened. One colleague asks, “Fancy a coffee?” You…
December 14, 2015
How Real Are Your Limitations?
Imagine losing your sight at the age of 14. That happened to Patricia Walsh and, understandably, it threw her into a pit of despair.
November 24, 2015
Think Carefully About Immediate Action!
I recently completed a self-assessment questionnaire, to discover what kind of learning best suited me. The assessment was based on a …
November 20, 2015
Could Your Team Be Happier?
Do you have to love what you do for a living to be happy at work? As an editor, I play with words all…
July 3, 2015
Deal or No Deal?
I hate negotiating. The problem is, I love a bargain! One of my favorite pastimes is pottering around antiques fairs, car boot sales…
May 22, 2015
I Wish I’d Thought of That!
Some people are remarkably practical and “hands on.” They see a problem and, after a little bit of thought, ably set about solving it. Probably…
April 27, 2015
The key to Innovation
What has Leonardo da Vinci got to do with creating an engaging marketing campaign or reducing your company’s carbon footprint? Quite a lot, if…
