Feb 11

Bring Your A-game to Your Next Client Presentation

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  Whether its an internal client or an external customer, the crucial first meeting where you have your presentation often dictates the kind of partnership you will have and ultimately, determines if the person you present to will be a customer at all. Here are a few things to remember in your next client call …

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Jan 31

How to make the most of your graduate on-boarding program

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Avoid the trap of hiring misguided fresh graduates. Here are 3 steps to help them deliver what is expected of them and reduce the time to competence. A common gripe among HR executives I have met is how to instill a better attitude among fresh graduates. For one reason or another, students who are fresh …

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Jan 31

3 ways to challenge employees in 2013

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A silent but crucial responsibility you have as a leader is challenging your team. This can spell the difference between a productive year and a year of repeats and boredom. As managers and leaders in our respective organizations, we find ourselves immersed in meeting Mt. Everest-like targets, launching new products or opening new offices across …

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