March / April 2011 Archives

Communication
Issue: March / April 2011

The Secret of Successful Public Speaking

By Damian Muirhead - March 25, 2011

Damian Muirhead explains how to be more confident and more accomplished when speaking in public

Leadership
Issue: March / April 2011

An Introduction to Modern Barter

By Ian Jones - March 25, 2011

In the current economy, cash may be tight but businesses still need goods and services. That explains the current upsurge in commercial bartering: a process of trading what the business has for what the business needs. The global economy has been under much pressure. Businesses, retailers and even banks have been failing. Yet, a few... Read more »

Processes & Procedures
Issue: March / April 2011

Is Your Calendar Managing You?

By Ron Ashkenas - March 25, 2011

Not long ago, I was talking with a senior Executive Assistant who was frustrated that some of her high priority initiatives were not moving fast enough. After exploring various reasons for the slow uptake, I asked her to look at her calendar and calculate the amount of time she personally spent on these initiatives. The... Read more »