January 8, 2019
Learning From Experience – #MTtalk Roundup
“People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves.” ― Paulo Coelho, Brazilian novelist Facing a new year, I’ve always…
Mindtools unveils brand refresh and new M: Suite, signalling a new era in leadership and management skills development
Mindtools, a global provider of leadership and management development solutions, is launching its refreshed brand and introducing M: Suite, a comprehensive and interconnected portfolio of innovative learning products and services that meet a breadth of skills development needs in the leadership and management space. Mindtools has been the trusted partner…
January 3, 2019
Who Said We Can’t Change?
What makes a high performer? Is it hard work and commitment, or a more strategic application of effort? For Marc Effron, it’s all of the…
December 20, 2018
Seasonal Pressure at Work – Your Top Tips for Survival
For many people, it doesn’t get much more exciting than the winter holiday season. And even the “grinches,” who refuse to enjoy the festivities, are likely…
December 13, 2018
How to Win at Work, and Keep Your Friends, Too!
“Did you hear Rick got another promotion?” “Seriously? I mean, I’m happy for the guy, but how come he got one and I didn’t?…
December 6, 2018
Putting the “Human” Back Into Human Resources
In recent years, artificial intelligence and robotics have been hailed as efficiency boosters in all kinds of situations. But, while there’s no doubting the helpfulness…
November 29, 2018
Humor in the Workplace: Not a Laughing Matter!
“When people say to me, ‘Would you rather be thought of as a funny man or a great boss?’ my answer’s always the same: to…
November 27, 2018
Perseverance and Persistence – #MTtalk Roundup
“We are not born with abilities. This comes from practice, persistence and perseverance.” – Debasish Mridha, American physician and author About This Week’s Chat…
November 22, 2018
Honesty at Work: Your Top Tips!
Is honesty always the best policy at work? And what does honesty really mean in the workplace? Does honesty mean that you always do the…
November 13, 2018
What Will You Start Today? – #MTtalk Roundup
“Time doesn’t change things. It’s how we use our time that makes the difference.” – Richie Norton, American author About This Week’s Chat A…
November 1, 2018
Humanity Or Technology: Which Wolf Do You Feed?
Have the wonderful working opportunities promised by new smartphone tech been eroded by the replacement of real-life managers with algorithms and software? Mind Tools Founder…
October 30, 2018
Let’s Talk L&D – #MTtalk Roundup
“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” – Brian Herbert, U.S.
October 18, 2018
7 Ways to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up
Even the smallest efforts to get going create momentum. It might be hard at the beginning, but you know what they say about getting balls rolling, and hard work paying off.