Technology
Issue: March / April 2014

Format documents in minutes, using Word Styles, Style Sets & Themes

By - March 25, 2014

As a former PA turned small business owner, I’ve always worn multiple hats says Vickie Sokol Evans Like you, I need to make sure that nothing falls through the cracks and that I’m working at my top speed. This includes automating my process for creating proposals, project plans and other Word documents, by using Styles,... Read more »
Communication
Issue: March / April 2014

The Art of Listening

By - March 25, 2014

Marsha Egan gives her top tips for cultivating the art of listening
Leadership
Issue: March / April 2014

Mentoring, Observation, Memory and Excellence

By - March 25, 2014

“Phyllis had a good problem. One of her team members (Martin) possessed the potential to be a high-level producer and a future leader. Phyllis wanted to see Martin grow and develop as a professional. She coached him when she had the chance, but he was more of a self-learner. He liked discovering things on his... Read more »
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: March / April 2014

5 Reasons Why You Should Start Walking to Work

By - March 25, 2014

What’s stopping you from walking to work? says Abi Clapham Let me ask you a question. How do you get to work? Do you drive? Or perhaps you’re brave enough to face the horrors of the commuter train or bus each morning (rather you than me)? Okay, now let me pose the question slightly differently.... Read more »
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: March / April 2014

Making Work a Happier Experience

By - March 25, 2014

I came across a video made by Vishen Lakhiani who founded Mindvalley, a company that invests in, creates and builds businesses that align with its goal to push humanity forward. It is called Love Week and has now become a yearly Valentine’s week event. Love Week is about how the culture we create in the... Read more »
Leadership
Issue: March / April 2014

Make Your Career Count

By - March 25, 2014

As an accountant by practice, figures speak volumes to me. From examining new markets to identifying the feasibility of projects and reviewing our team expansion plans and assessing successes; the stats, numbers and digits all need to add up. For many, the thought of mathematical equations, or statistical reports can bring on a cold sweat.... Read more »
Profiles
Issue: March / April 2014

PROFILE – Jasmine Freeman

By - March 25, 2014

The road from being a 15 year old teenage mum to becoming Vice President & Chief Executive Assistant at Office Dynamics has not always been a smooth one but as Jasmine Freeman explains in this moving interview, there are positive lessons to be learned and inspiration to be found in every journey. Can we start... Read more »
Project Management
Issue: March / April 2014

An Introduction to PRINCE2

By - March 25, 2014

There’s a general misconception that you need to hold a particular qualification or at least some level of project management experience prior to undertaking a PRINCE2 qualification. In actual fact the course is accessible to anyone, it can be applied to projects of any size, and it’s not just for those in the IT industry.... Read more »
Communication
Issue: March / April 2014

Toxic Colleagues

By - March 25, 2014

Angela Garry's encounter with a toxic colleague led her to commission a cartoon with the types of people she has worked with over the years
Project Management
Issue: March / April 2014

Adding Value is the Key to Event Success

By - March 25, 2014

The term “added value” is no stranger to those in the business world. A key concept in business studies, added value is all about enhancing a product or service before it reaches the customer and something which customers are demanding more and more. Added value is the key to event success. I’m not talking about... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: March / April 2014

Are you Suffering Career FOMO? How to Spot the Signs

By - March 25, 2014

Is your career being affected by the Fear of Missing Out – FOMO? This growing social anxiety is not just breaking into our personal lives, but increasingly our career and work choices too. As a careers expert and author of How to Get a Job You’ll Love I believe that while there can be solid... Read more »
Health & Wellbeing
Issue: March / April 2014

Are You Thriving or Surviving?

By - March 25, 2014

We spend such a huge amount of time in work, how we feel about it can either make or break us! Our stress levels are up, they are up so much that stress is one of the biggest causes of sickness absence, and our mental wellbeing is now at the peak of concern. So how... Read more »
Leadership
Issue: March / April 2014

Suite Talking

By - March 25, 2014

Business travel is often the biggest expense for a small to medium-size company, so justifying the need to make a trip, and then keeping the cost of that trip to the minimum is a top priority for organisations. However, sometimes it pays to look at the bigger picture. Upgrading a standard hotel room to an... Read more »