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…
May 13, 2016
Downtime Is Not a Waste of Time
Some people just seem unable to switch off. They see downtime as a waste of time, and any interruption or delay to their increasingly urgent…
May 10, 2016
Your Top Tips For Giving and Receiving Feedback at Work
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – Bill Gates, American…
May 6, 2016
Dare to Dance?
There’s something mysterious about power. It can be an intangible aura around a person that we’re barely aware of, or an enormous wave that lifts…
May 3, 2016
#MTtalk: Preparing for the Unexpected
Life is unpredictable. During the past 10 years we’ve witnessed major banking institutions close down. We’ve seen terror attacks we never imagined would happen.
