June 20, 2016
The Power of the Life Plan
It’s said that most people spend more time planning a vacation than they do planning their lives. But a good life plan,…
June 17, 2016
Why It Pays to Be Conscientious
Even the most committed people occasionally let their standards drop, if only a little. Maybe it’s just for a very short time, or maybe it…
June 14, 2016
#MTtalk Team Building: Good, Bad and Ugly!
Politics and team-building events have one thing in common: they have the power to unite or divide people. Team-building events that are badly planned or poorly executed…
June 10, 2016
Avoid Misfiring in Your Hiring!
Recruitment is a tough business – for both the job applicant and the recruiter. The wannabe recruit is desperate to land his or her dream…
June 6, 2016
How Do You Build Rapport at Work?
What does “rapport” at work mean to you? Maybe it’s just enjoying a bit of banter with a colleague, or perhaps it’s an important part…
June 3, 2016
Lessons in Negotiation at the Bazaar
If I’m being honest, negotiations have never been my strong suit. I find them daunting, and saying the wrong thing can be embarrassing in any…
May 31, 2016
Exploring Leadership Styles – #MTtalk Roundup
There’s a well-known quote by E.M. Kelly that says, “Remember the difference between a boss and a leader. A boss says ‘Go!’ A leader says…
May 30, 2016
Join the Scrum
The word “scrum” brings to mind some vivid images – Black Friday shoppers, rush-hour commuters, mud-covered rugby football players jostling above a ball. And…
May 27, 2016
Pareto, Dweck and the Harsh Realities of Life
Guest blogger Bob Little explores the truth of two contrasting mindsets. You might think that your current level of success is based on your innate…
May 23, 2016
Goal-Setting: Benefits and Cautions
Goals? Sure, I have them and I could more or less tell you what they are, but I didn’t need to write them down like…
May 20, 2016
Multitasking – Myth and Mystery
In this post, People Alchemy founder Paul Matthews looks at how we can combine conscious and unconscious tasks to be truly productive. Can you really…
May 17, 2016
Workplace Learning – Fact or Fantasy? – #MTtalk Roundup
Albert Einstein said, “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” When real learning takes place, it’s more than just gaining knowledge. It’s…