<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">
	<channel>
		<title>Mind Tools Career Excellence Club</title>
		<link>http://www.mindtools.com/</link>
		<description>What's New in the Mind Tools Career Excellence Club?</description>
		<language>en</language>
		<managingEditor>rsseditor@mindtools.com (James Manktelow)</managingEditor>
		<webMaster>rsseditor@mindtools.com (James Manktelow)</webMaster>
		<copyright>Mind Tools Ltd, 1995-2007, All Rights Reserved</copyright>
		<lastBuildDate>{Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:35:02 +0000}</lastBuildDate>
		<generator>PHP custom autogenerator</generator><item>
				<title>Networking Like a Pro: Turning Contacts Into Connections, by Ivan Misner, David Alexander, and Brian Hilliard  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Having a solid professional network is more important than ever, but most of us dread networking. This step-by-step guide shows us what to do, ask and say so that we not only network more effectively, but also enjoy it more too. Find out more about it here!   Premium Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#IMisner'>Book   Insight</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>     16 Mar    Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#IMisner</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#IMisner</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>How Good Are Your Project Management Skills? </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Project management involves using basic management skills as well as knowing numerous specialist techniques. Take our quiz to identify areas where you can expand your skills.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_60.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    12 Mar    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_60.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_60.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>What's Really Bothering You?  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[What we dislike about problems is their effects. But to solve problems, we need to know what's causing them. Learn how spending time searching for causes is actually a shortcut to finding solutions.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3999'>Coaching Clinic</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    11 Mar    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3999</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3999</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Disney Creative Strategy - Fusing imagination and planning  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Walt Disney had a set formula for bringing his ideas to life on screen. Learn how you can use the same strategy to successfully brainstorm and plan your next project.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCT_85.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    10 Mar    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCT_85.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCT_85.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Gantt Charts - Planning and scheduling more complex projects  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Gantt charts are one of THE core tools of project management, and are often produced in Microsoft Project. Learn how to interpret - and construct them.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_03.php'>Featured Favorite</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    9 Mar    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_03.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_03.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>The Differentiated Workforce: Transforming Talent into Strategic Impact, by Brian Becker, Mark Huselid and Richard Beatty  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Many organizations claim that their people are their most important assets, but they don't always manage them as effectively as they do other strategic resources. This book explains how to do just that. Find out more about it here!   Premium Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#BBecker'>Book   Insight</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    8 Mar    Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#BBecker</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#BBecker</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Doing More than One Job - How to juggle multiple roles at work  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Doing two jobs can be challenging, but also full of opportunity. In this article, we'll look at how to manage multiple responsibilities successfully.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_26.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    5 Mar    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_26.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_26.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Training for Non-Trainers  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Training isn't just the preserve of professional, full-time trainers - it's delivered day in, day out by managers, supervisors, and even just the person at the next desk. But don't be nervous - you already have the subject expertise, and if you follow this session, you'll have the skills to structure great training too!   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/Training.php'>Bite-Sized Training&#8482;</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    4 Mar    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/Training.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/Training.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Project and Program Governance - Using Senior Management Support to Ensure Project Success  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Find out why steering groups, panels of experts, and oversight teams are not time-consuming irritants, but can actually help you make your project a success.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_61.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    3 Mar    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_61.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_61.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title> Club Newsletter #89 : Three Steps to Productivity!  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Our regular 2 weekly review of what's happening in the club, and what's coming up in the near future.   All 
                    Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl02Mar10.php'>Newsletter</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>     2 Mar    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl02Mar10.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl02Mar10.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>What's Next Gen X?: with Tamara Erickson </title>
				<description><![CDATA[How does your generation effect your outlook on your career? Tammy Erickson shares her insight into the challenge and opportunities facing people of all work-age generations, and particularly the 30-45 year olds in Generation X.   Premium 
                    Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/expertopinion.php#TErickson'>Expert 
                      Interview</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    1 Mar     Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/expertopinion.php#TErickson</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/expertopinion.php#TErickson</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Is This a &quot;Morning&quot; Task? - Scheduling important activities for the right time of day  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[When should you schedule your most important tasks? Find out when you have high and low energy, and schedule yourself accordingly to get more done.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newHTE_79.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    26 Feb    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newHTE_79.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newHTE_79.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Perform like a &quot;Corporate Athlete&quot;! - A Lesson from Sport  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Athletes prepare mentally as well as physically before a big competition so they can perform at peak levels. You can use these same techniques when you need to deliver a &quot;gold medal performance&quot; at work.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3946'>Coaching Clinic</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>   25 Feb    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3946</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3946</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Managing &quot;Rogues&quot; - Controlling disruptive people  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Does someone at work refuse to follow the rules, or try to use the system to his or her advantage? These behaviors, if left uncorrected, can cause serious problems. Find out how to manage these &quot;rogues&quot;, and control their actions.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_26.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    24 Feb    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_26.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_26.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>The Action Priority Matrix - Making the very most of your opportunities  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Categorize the items on your to-do list according to the effort they require, and the impact they'll have, and find out which are &quot;quick wins&quot; and which are &quot;thankless tasks&quot;.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newHTE_95.php'>Featured Favorite</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    23 Feb    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newHTE_95.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newHTE_95.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Lead Your Boss: The Subtle Art of Managing Up, by John Baldoni  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Leadership doesn't have to come from the top down! This book explains how you can achieve more for your organization - without undermining those in authority - by &quot;leading up&quot;. Find out more about it here.   Premium Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#LYBoss'>Book   Insight</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    22 Feb    Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#LYBoss</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#LYBoss</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>How to Write a Business Case - Getting approval and funding for your project  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Learn how to get clear authorization for your project to proceed, by setting out exactly what your project will and won't do, early in the project's lifecycle.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_62.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    19 Feb    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_62.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newPPM_62.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Improve Your Productivity  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Learn how you can be more productive without spending a moment more at work with our three-pronged approach to improving productivity.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/ImprovingProductivity.php'>Bite-Sized Training&#8482;</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    18 Feb    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/ImprovingProductivity.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/ImprovingProductivity.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>The Kraljic Portfolio Purchasing Model - Assessing risk and maximizing profits  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Purchasing is an important function in most organizations, and it often has a significant impact on profit. This tool helps you develop the right long-term purchasing strategy.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newSTR_49.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    17 Feb    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newSTR_49.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newSTR_49.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title> Club Newsletter #88 : You - Your Personal Coach!  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Our regular 2 weekly review of what's happening in the club, and what's coming up in the near future.   All 
                    Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl16Feb10.php'>Newsletter</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    16 Feb    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl16Feb10.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl16Feb10.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Walk the Walk: The #1 Rule for Real Leaders, by Alan Deutschman  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[What can leaders achieve when they &quot;walk the walk&quot; and don't just &quot;talk the talk&quot;? These inspiring case studies will show you! Find out more here.   Premium Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#WTWalk'>Book   Insight</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>     15 Feb    Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#WTWalk</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#WTWalk</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Coach Yourself to Success - Learning to help yourself  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[It takes planning to increase your chances of success in any venture - and in your life. Follow these steps, and enjoy the success that follows!   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_27.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    12 Feb    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_27.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_27.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Sure, It's Urgent, but Is It Important? </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Knowing the difference between urgent and important can make a significant difference to your productivity and stress. In this Coaching Clinic, learn to prioritize and make the best use of your time with the Urgent/Important Matrix.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3893'>Coaching Clinic</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    11 Feb    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3893</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3893</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>The Hogan Development Survey - Identifying career derailing behaviors  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Sometimes, the things we do can limit our careers without us being aware of it. The Hogan Development Survey can help you uncover behaviors that interfere with productivity, interpersonal success, and career advancement. Find out more about it here.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_28.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    10 Feb    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_28.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_28.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>The GROW Model - Coaching others to improve performance  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ This simple-but-powerful model will help you to structure your coaching so that you can better help your people to develop themselves.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newLDR_89.php'>Featured Favorite</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    9 Feb    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newLDR_89.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newLDR_89.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Coaching with the Brain in Mind: with David Rock </title>
				<description><![CDATA[How can neuroscience help you coach better? Leading coach of coaches David Rock explains some facts about the brain that can improve your ability to facilitate change successfully, whether you're a manager coaching your team members or a professional coach.   Premium 
                    Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/expertopinion.php#DRock'>Expert 
                      Interview</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    8 Feb     Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/expertopinion.php#DRock</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/expertopinion.php#DRock</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Starting a New Job - Getting used to your new role  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Starting a new job can be a stressful experience. Learn how to make a success of your early days.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_29.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    5 Feb    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_29.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_29.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Read Smarter - Consuming Information More Efficiently  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ We all read... all sorts of different things from Kindles to paper reports. But whatever the media we use, we could all do with reading it faster AND remembering more of it. Find out how in this one-hour training session.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/ReadSmarter.php'>Bite-Sized Training&#8482;</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    4 Feb    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/ReadSmarter.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/ReadSmarter.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Authentic Leadership - Being a leader that people want to follow  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Authentic leadership&quot; is a popular buzz-phrase right now. But what does it actually mean? This article explains, and helps you to become an authentic leader.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newLDR_43.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    3 Feb    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newLDR_43.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newLDR_43.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title> Club Newsletter #87 - Don't Starve Your Talents!  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Our regular 2 weekly review of what's happening in the club, and what's coming up in the near future.   All 
                    Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl02Feb10.php'>Newsletter</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>     2 Feb    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl02Feb10.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl02Feb10.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Emotional Intelligence  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[The concept of emotional intelligence is well-known today, but it only sprang to prominence after the publication of this book. Find out more about it in this Book Insight!   Premium Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#EIntelligence'>Book   Insight</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    1 Feb    Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#EIntelligence</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#EIntelligence</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>The Hersey-Blanchard Situational Leadership Theory - Choosing the right leadership style for the right people  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[You often need to use different styles of leadership with different individuals or groups. This theory shows you how to choose the right style for each group.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newLDR_44.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    29 Jan    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newLDR_44.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newLDR_44.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>WHY Am I Stuck? </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Simply asking &quot;Why?&quot; may reveal a lot more than you think. Find out how and when to do so, and how it helped personal trainer Peter after the gyms he worked at closed down.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3844'>Coaching Clinic</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    28 Jan    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3844</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3844</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>&quot;Blue Collar&quot; Workers - Making the most of people's hard work and skills  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Managing blue-collar workers can sometimes be difficult because we don't always understand the nature of manual labor. Find out what you can do to improve your understanding and better appreciate people's roles.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_27.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    27 Jan    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_27.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_27.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>TRIZ - A powerful methodology for creative problem solving  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Don't &quot;reinvent the wheel&quot;! Find out more about this rigorous creative problem-solving approach that helps you apply existing ideas in new situations.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCT_92.php'>Featured Favorite</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    26 Jan    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCT_92.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCT_92.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>SuperFreakonomics  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Find out more about this sequel to the bestseller Freakonomics, which takes a fascinatingly fresh look at everyday situations by applying economic theory to them.   Premium Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#SFreakonomics'>Book   Insight</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    25 Jan    Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#SFreakonomics</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#SFreakonomics</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>How Good Are Your Management Skills?  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Good management is the foundation of organizational success. Evaluate your management skills with this test.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_28.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    22 Jan    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_28.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_28.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Finding Your Unique Strengths  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Do you stand out amongst your colleagues? Why? Learn how to identify the skills you have that are valued by your boss, and how to make the most of those special talents!   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/USPAnalysis.php'>Bite-Sized Training&#8482;</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    21 Jan    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/USPAnalysis.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/USPAnalysis.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Dialogue Mapping - Bringing order to chaotic meetings  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Chaotic meetings can be frustrating, unproductive, and miserable to experience. Find out how to use Dialogue Mapping to keep your meetings organized, focused, and productive.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCS_86.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    20 Jan    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCS_86.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCS_86.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title> Club Newsletter #86 - You</title>
				<description><![CDATA[Our regular 2 weekly review of what's happening in the club, and what's coming up in the near future.   All 
                    Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl19Jan10.php'>Newsletter</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>     19 Jan    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl19Jan10.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl19Jan10.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Fierce Leadership: with Susan Scott </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Bestselling-author Susan Scott challenges some of today's so-called 'best practices' in business, such as holding people accountable and hiring smart people. She recommends taking a 'fierce' and fresh approach to leadership, in order to thrive in a difficult economic environment.   Premium 
                    Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/expertopinion.php#SScott'>Expert 
                      Interview</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    18 Jan     Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/expertopinion.php#SScott</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/expertopinion.php#SScott</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>The Product-Process Matrix - Using the right process for the volume of work you're doing  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[If you do repetitive work, is there a more efficient way to complete those tasks? The Product-Process Matrix helps you align your tasks with the right process, helping you become more efficient.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newSTR_50.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    15 Jan    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newSTR_50.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newSTR_50.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>What Do You EXPECT? </title>
				<description><![CDATA[You don't have to hope that motivation will &quot;strike&quot;: you can LEARN to motivate yourself! You just need to know what you want to gain, and understand how much effort is required to make that happen. It's simple, but effective.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3793'>Coaching Clinic</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    14 Jan    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3793</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3793</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Combining Parenthood and Work - Understanding and managing the challenges  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ It's tough being a working parent. Find out what you can do as a mom or dad to ease the challenge, and fulfill your potential both at work and in the family.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_30.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    13 Jan    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_30.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_30.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Mentoring - An essential leadership skill  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ As a leader, you need to nurture and develop your staff. And mentoring is an effective way of doing this. Find out what's involved!   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_70.php'>Featured Favorite</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    12 Jan    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_70.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newCDV_70.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great In Front of Any Audience, By Carmine Gallo  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[Steve Jobs - the co-founder and CEO of Apple - is renowned as one of the best presenters in the world. This book explains what he does that grips audiences time and time again. Find out more about it here.   Premium Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#CGallo'>Book   Insight</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    11 Jan    Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#CGallo</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#CGallo</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Performance Appraisals - Getting real results from performance reviews  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[All too often, performance appraisal gets relegated to the bottom of a manger's list of responsibilities. Yet it's critical to organizational success. Find out why, and how you can conduct more effective appraisals yourself.   All Readers' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_32.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    8 Jan    Fri</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_32.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_32.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Networking Skills  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Like it or loathe it, networking can really make a difference in your career. Learn how to do it effectively in this training session!   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/Networking.php'>Bite-Sized Training&#8482;</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    7 Jan    Thur</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/Networking.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community//community/Bite-SizedTraining/Networking.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Managing Cross-Functional Teams - Balancing team needs and functional lines  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Bringing together - and managing - a diverse group of people can be a challenge. Learn how to do this successfully, so that you can benefit from the innovation and performance these teams can bring.   All Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_30.php'>New Tool</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    6 Jan    Wed</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_30.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/pages/article/newTMM_30.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title> Club Newsletter #85 - Success in 2010</title>
				<description><![CDATA[Our regular 2 weekly review of what's happening in the club, and what's coming up in the near future.   All 
                    Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl05Jan10.php'>Newsletter</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>     5 Jan    Tue</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl05Jan10.php</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Newsletters/nl05Jan10.php</link>
			</item>
<item>
				<title>Change By Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation, By Tim Brown  </title>
				<description><![CDATA[&quot;Design thinking&quot; involves much more than dreaming up beautiful products. This book explains how you can use its disciplined approach to innovate in any area - from product development to customer service. Find out more about it in this Book Insight!   Premium Members' <a href='http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#TBrown'>Book   Insight</a>]]></description>
				<pubDate>    4 Jan    Mon</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#TBrown</guid>
				<link>http://www.mindtools.com/community/Premium/BookInsights.php#TBrown</link>
			</item></channel>
</rss>