Category: Communications
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Do we really need annual plans for work?
As the end of the year draws closer, all the attention at work seems to be shifting to next year. What will the priorities be? What programs will we be executing? Of course, annual planning is a necessary part of business. You need to know what budgets and resources you will need for the following…
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Getting back on the horse…the writing horse…
It’s been a while since I have written in this blog. I was so proud of myself for upholding my weekly manifesto, for over two years with only a few delays. Yet…here I am… with months going passed and only a few words published. I like to blame work. Of course it is their fault. …
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Say it with confidence…
One of my best friends admits that sometimes she tells us facts which she isn’t 100% sure are true (you know who you are!!), but she says if you “say it with confidence” most of the time people will automatically believe you. I…on the other hand…do not have this skill. Instead, I tend to preface…
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Managing different communication styles…
I’ve learnt through my experiences at work, that it is important to be tuned into how the people you work with absorb information…especially your Manager, or people you need to build trust with. You see, everyone has their own communication preference, and everyone absorbs information different ways. There are lots of different official theories about…
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Thinking…it’s a dreadful affliction…take a brain break
Ahhh…overthinking things, it’s one of my favourite party tricks and one that challenges me on a daily basis. How do I stop my whirlwind of a mind going from topic to topic in a split second, whirring around creating chaos but no real outcomes or results. My husband came home yesterday after delivering a presentation…
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Are you happy with where you are today?
I’m so excited…and I just can’t hide it…I’m about to lose control and I think I like it…you are required to sing this section of my blog, aka Pointer Sisters from the 80’s. Why am I excited? Because interesting things are happening with my work at the moment, the project I am working on is…
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Social Communication – I’ve finally found my thing!
As I’ve mentioned before, being digitally savvy has never actually been my thing. I’m not a socially born millennial and for years I watched in confusion as my sister designed her first My Space page and then kept telling me I should get onto Facebook while I shrugged and said “nah..don’t really get that…
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Time for some colouring in?
I often read different articles about motivation in the workplace, how Managers and Leaders in organisations need to inspire and motivate employees. It’s a tough task because there are so many facets to what motivates you to do a good job each day. But the thing is, even when you have a great job, you…
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Lessons for my younger self…
Knowing I’m turning 40 this year has forced me to do quite a bit of self reflection…have I achieved what I hoped to by this stage? am I on the right track? do I wish I had done things differently? Whilst there is a part of me that really wishes I had become a professional…
claire george 