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5 Cost-Effective Ways to Train and Develop Employees

Employers often avoid pursuing training and development initiatives for their employees, simply due to the cost involved. There are many cost-effective ways to approach training and developing which prove to be invaluable to both employers and employees.

1. Cross-Training

Cross-training takes time and effort, but the investment is well worth it. It provides employees with the opportunity to acquire new business skills and learn different workflows, projects and technology. Due to the broadening knowledge and capabilities of its ...

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Writing Professional E-mails for Business

Writing professional e-mails is a valuable and essential business skill that many individuals lack. This is simply because they have not been “shown the ropes” of producing a well-written e-mail. It does not take a lot of time or expertise; it takes just a little bit of training and practice. There are some quick tips that outline the basic do’s and don’ts, and they apply to both customers and co-workers. Utilizing these tips will provide the ...

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Keys to Effective 360-Degree Feedback

360-Degree Feedback is a performance development and training tool whereby employees receive constructive feedback from managers, direct reports and/or peers. The intent is to help them recognize their individual strengths and weaknesses, empowering them to add value to the organization. Providing 360-Degree Feedback is part of implementing and utilizing best practices. If properly communicated, the outcome will prove to be of great value. The ability to provide this feedback is an important business skill to possess. ...

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Five Keys to Successfully Coaching Your Staff

There are basic business skills a manager should possess in order to effectively coach a team. Coaching is an integral part of being successful in the business world.  Being a good coach helps build a strong team which in turn builds great customer service and sales training skills among other business skills.

1. Set a Good Example

As a manager, setting a good example for your staff is imperative. If you lead by example, your staff will be ...

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6 Keys to Effective Communication in Business

1. Listen

Careful and thoughtful listening is critical in business. We tend to do far too much talking and not nearly enough listening. If you really listen, you may learn a lot of valuable information. You can determine what is important to others, as well as what their particular communication style is. Listen and learn.

2. Approach

The manner in which you approach an issue is extremely important and can make a lasting impression. The way you present yourself speaks volumes. ...

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5 Reasons Corporate Training is a Must!

1. Professional Development:

It demonstrates the employer’s commitment to help employees develop professionally by keeping them on the cutting edge of business practices, policies and knowledge. It also opens the door for more effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, a great asset to both the employer and employee.

2. Personal Development:

It provides an opportunity for employees to attain personal growth, business skills and development in behavioral, technical and job knowledge skills. It also provides them with the ability and desire ...

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Why Do We Need To Coach?

Over the last few years there has been considerable debate on the value of coaching and mentoring within an organization.  In particular whether or not organizations should seek these skills outside the organization or develop them from within.

Although the answer is very much dependent on the actual organization in question, this post will briefly highlight 3 effective ways why coaching and mentoring should be employed within any organization.  The main reasons why organizations need coaching and mentoring activities are as follows:

  • To maximize ...
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