Leadership
Issue: March / April 2014

Five Questions Every Leader Must Answer About Change

By - March 25, 2014

Change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, and remove yourself from the unacceptable. – Denis Waitley The story is told of Karl Benz, who in 1866 drove his first automobile through the streets of Munich, Germany. He named his car the Mercedes Benz, after his daughter Mercedes. The machine angered the citizens, because it was noisy... Read more »
Opinion
Issue: March / April 2014

Children and the Boardroom

By - March 25, 2014

As a cognitive neuroscientist and business psychologist I believe it is unattainable to achieve a 50/50 gender mix in all senior management positions in UK businesses by 2020 because women innately want to be the primary care-giver. It goes without saying that there are many women who prefer or need to work full-time, however, women... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: March / April 2014

Tips to Build Your Confidence and Career

By - March 25, 2014

A new report from CBI/Accenture report stated that 51% of firms expect their workforce to be larger this time next year, the highest figure since the start of the recession in 2008. With more jobs being created and economic growth, 2014 could prove a fresh start for many people who have been considering a new... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: March / April 2014

Samoa – After Three Months

By - March 25, 2014

When I last wrote we had been here only a very few weeks. We have now been through Christmas, New Year and are well into our third month. Things that seemed new and strange have become normal and, in fact, the time we are due to be here is running by at great speed, which... Read more »
Leadership
Issue: March / April 2014

The Biggest Challenge… Life

By - March 25, 2014

My mother told me I was irresponsible, friends thought I was crazy, but I knew there was more. I knew I could achieve more than I had. I knew that if I stepped out in faith, worked hard and listened to what my heart told me I could challenge myself to get to excellence. So... Read more »
Personal Development
Issue: March / April 2014

Unwinding Bad Habits (and Other Feeling-driven Behaviours)

By - March 25, 2014

In my previous article in this magazine, I talked about the benefits of accepting uncomfortable, or unproductive, feelings or desires. I pointed out that when we resist (have negative thoughts about), or try to avoid, such feelings, it generally makes them worse. We can become anxious about feeling anxious or depressed about feeling depressed. Other... Read more »
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 »