Managing Social Learning Initiatives: Top-Down or Grassroots?

Bill Sherman has contributed to this blog in the past.  His recent post caught my eye as it is the most sensible recommendation I have come across to date as to how to manage change in an organisation.  In this model there is no heirachy or ego’s getting in the way of change – simply a solutions [...]

THE NATIONAL NETWORKER COMPANIES

I was told about The National Networker by Dr Ivan Misner – Chairman of BNI.  That being the case – I thought that I would share this message from Douglas Castle, Vice-Chairman and Director.
“Ranting has done more to change the world than chanting ever has.” – Douglas Castle
I would ask that each of us become [...]

7 Steps to a quickie marketing plan

1. In ten words or less, what is the objective of your marketing plan? i.e. to increase sales by 10% in the XYZ product line/service.
2. Name three benefits of your XYX product line/service i.e. be sure that the benefits address frustrations or problems – Hangover ruining New Year’s Day? XYZ cures hangovers instantly!
3. Who is [...]

Maximise your Profile: How we take on information

Communication models shows us that every moment there are two million bits of information coming at us.  Our brains cannot cope with this volume so we filter the information by: 
                     i.            Deleting information we don’t need, or don’t think we need
                   ii.            Generalising – you don’t need to relearn how to drive a car when [...]

A time for giving

Are you ready for Christmas?
More importantly, are you looking forward to Christmas?
With only a few days to go till Christmas, you will no doubt be busy with last minute shopping, clearing your work desk or preparing for visitors.
While Christmas is a time for giving and a time for sharing, it can also be one of [...]