Let’s face it, change is tough. It is something that most people try to avoid at all costs. As human beings, it is in our nature to stick with what we know. As the old adage goes, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” This may have some truth to it in some cases. The issue, however, is not always that something is broken; it may just need refining or enhancing. In the business world, change is constantly taking place ...
Continue Reading →Having effective time management skills can help you be more productive at your job, create less stress, and help you get more done in less time. Easier said than done, right? Well, maybe not. We all feel pressured at times to get our work done faster. Whether you’re training Tampa or in some other city, Corporate America seems to be giving us more work with less time to do it in, so having great time management skills can be a ...
Continue Reading →The ability to manage conflict in the workplace is an important skill to possess as a manager. It is an inevitable part of everyday life in business, and it will frequently surface. Lacking the skills and training to handle workplace conflict carries many serious and long-term consequences. As a manager, your personal success depends on it, as well as the success of your employees, department and organization. It is a business skill that needs to be ...
Continue Reading →Many common mistakes are made during the negotiation process in every line of business. These simple but costly mistakes can cause serious consequences and should be avoided. Skilled negotiators will be on their guard for various potential sources of conflict, including dishonesty and manipulation. Following are four killer mistakes that are commonly made during negotiations.
1. Failure to Ask Questions
Many negotiators will overstate, or completely lie about, their bargaining ability. They may not have the authority to approve an agreement, yet ...
Continue Reading →In today’s ever increasing need to higher top notch employees, companies are looking for more than just a nice resume that shows a fancy degree and work experience. Companies more than ever want to see what skills you have and the things you do to keep those skills finely tuned. Corporate training of some kind is key to keeping you ahead of the pack. If you stay stagnant in your corporate career, you will undoubtedly see ...
Continue Reading →Leaving a voicemail message is a simple thing to do. Leaving an effective one is more of a task and takes some skill. The challenge of it is that you have a very short time to deliver an effective message. There are key elements to an effective voicemail that can get the caller to call you back. With a little bit of practice and training, you can leave effective voicemail messages.
1. Grab their attention.
Grab the attention ...
Continue Reading →Managing employees from different generations in Corporate America, commonly referred to as cross-generational management, presents its own set of challenges. The employees in today’s workforce are generally made up of three generations of employees: Baby boomers (born approximately between 1946 and 1964), Generation X (born approximately between 1965 and 1981) and Generation Y/Millennials (born approximately between 1982 and 2001). Managing multigenerational workforces requires a high degree of flexibility and versatility. As a manager, a great deal of your success depends ...
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