Being an effective leader is not just about what happens during the working day. It is also about how you manage your time, energy, and mindset outside of the workplace. For many managers, particularly those new to leadership roles, switching off after work can be a challenge. You may find yourself replaying difficult conversations with …
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Company culture is not merely a buzzword. It is a significant force behind employee motivation, operational efficiency and long-term success. The values, behaviours and shared beliefs that define a workplace can either enhance or hinder employee engagement. Within this dynamic framework, even the tools a company chooses to use, such as utilising an outsourced transcription …
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Public speaking is as much an art as it is a discipline. It is not simply about standing before an audience and delivering a message. It is about clarity, structure, presence and having very good PowerPoint slides to aid your presentation. One of the most effective ways to bring these elements together is to know …
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In today’s corporate environment, being busy is often mistaken for being successful. Calendars are full, emails are constant and deadlines seem like they never end. It may feel like progress, but is it truly productivity? Is your business looking to the future and being strategic? Here is the truth: Being busy is not the same as being …
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Writing a book is a monumental task. For many authors, the process begins with the daunting challenge of turning thoughts into words. Followed by countless drafts, revisions and edits. Whether you are submitting to a publishing house or venturing into self-publishing, one thing is certain: time and accuracy are invaluable. One effective way for authors …
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Organisational silos are one of the biggest obstacles to effective communication and collaboration in any business. They create barriers that hinder the free flow of information, lower efficiency, and ultimately weaken organisational cohesion. Many businesses experience these issues without realising that they stem from deep-rooted structural problems. Understanding how silos emerge and identifying their presence …
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Have you ever found yourself unable to stop thinking about an unfinished task? Even when you try to relax, your mind keeps returning to it. This common experience is due to the Zeigarnik effect, a psychological phenomenon that explains why incomplete tasks stay in our thoughts. Understanding this effect can help improve productivity, reduce stress and …
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Meetings should foster collaboration, decision-making, and problem solving. Yet, many businesses hold meetings out of habit rather than necessity. Without a clear purpose, these become unproductive meetings that simply drain productivity and morale. The Cost of Unproductive Meetings Research shows that 35% of all meetings are unproductive, costing businesses thousands of wasted hours and millions …
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In this guest post for the OutSec Blog, Helen Tuddenham of Helen Tuddenham Consulting shares practical strategies to help you self-promote and showcase your accomplishments. Now, let’s dive in! Have you ever felt that you don’t get the credit you deserve? That job opportunities are given to others, even though you would be ideally suited? According to …
In the world of business communication, consistency is king. So, enter the house style: a set of guidelines that standardises the formatting and presentation of documents across an organisation. We may think that ‘house styles’ were forced upon us, corporately, in the late 2000s. But believe it or not, it had its origins at the …
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