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Motivating difficult trainees during training

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It is said there is no such thing as a “difficult trainee”, just the unknown and our reactions to that. Not everyone is like a spring lamb or an inquisitive 3 year old! We have all been there,  seen it and done it before, indeed many have the T-Shirt. Often, when things are new and we believe passionately about it, on occasions we can seem a “little” too over enthusiastic. J This can happen in your training too. As trainers we can appear to be “too full on” or almost as a disciple for the … [Read more...] about Motivating difficult trainees during training

70:20:10 – has the model had its day?

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The 70:20:10 model was developed by Michael Lombardo and Robert Eichinger whilst at the Center for Creative Leadership in 2000. Jay Cross says that “The 70-20-10 model is more prescriptive. It builds upon how people internalize and apply what they learn based on how they acquire the knowledge.” The 70:20:10 in context Based upon research that took place in the 1980s and 1990s, the 70:20:10 was the summary of activities in the process of developing leadership (then management) skills. In the … [Read more...] about 70:20:10 – has the model had its day?

What is the difference between community managers and sports referees? #cmgr

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What is the difference between community managers and sports referees?.....About $200,000....Some of the readers of my blog know that I also moderate and manage a small number of communities. This week has culminated in me reluctantly removing some members from one group. This action, along with the run-up of events has caused me to reflect on the role, and how group members perceive it. What makes a "community"? There are several definitions, including: the condition of sharing or having … [Read more...] about What is the difference between community managers and sports referees? #cmgr

HR needs to split operations & strategic activities – needing to live the company values

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For years HR has been fighting to have a seat at the top table. It wants to be seen as more relevant and important to the business.The simple reality is that HR is neither operational or strategic to many organisations, and the reason is simple….. a lack of customer care. Many of us have dropped the ball. We have been playing the wrong game, on the wrong court, with the wrong ball! If we want to be strategic we need to talk $$$, that is a topic for another blog (watch this space), on another … [Read more...] about HR needs to split operations & strategic activities – needing to live the company values

RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #24

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 > If you keep your head in the clouds, your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars while you roll with the flow, eventually you'll need to see a chiropractor."This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #24

The value of #collaboration in networks – #sobiz #socialbiz

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The options we had to collaborate in the past are just not available anymore, but as human beings we need the social interactions. As social beings, if the relationships are not easily accessible, we will recreate them. In years gone by, teams were large and diverse. It was not unusual in the 80s & 90s to have offices and functions of 100s of people. Today teams and groups are much leaner than they have ever been. Often with just one or two people doing individual tasks. This change has … [Read more...] about The value of #collaboration in networks – #sobiz #socialbiz

RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #19

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  "We are looking for someone who can fly with the eagles, swim with the sharks and run with the wolves""I can't fly, swim or run, but an eagle can't close a deal, a shark can't charm a client and a wolf can't inspire a sales team"  This of course is just one version of what could have been going on. I would love to here what you think they were saying, add your one liner below! … [Read more...] about RapidBI Daily Business Cartoon #19

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