February 15, 2021
Learn how to give and receive feedback from colleagues and friends, including how to be constructive with feedback, provide evidence and remain impersonal.
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We offer advice, research and insights to improve your professional development skills, including communication, interview, leadership, interpersonal, and presentations skills.
February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
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Stress and anxiety in the workplace is common. Work-related stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 40% of work-related illnesses. In this article we have outlined steps you can take to deal with your stress or workplace anxiety.
January 5, 2021
January 5, 2021
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This article covers the best ways to negotiate online through video conferencing platforms. Learn how to setup your equipment, coordinate with your team, online etiquette, and more.
November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020
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The best man speech is an important part of the wedding, so make sure yours is memorable! We provide tips for writing and delivering your speech so that you’ll ace it on the big day.
November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020
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It’s thought that someone has already formed their first impression of you within seven seconds of meeting you. Read our top tips to help you come across as your best self when you first meet someone.
November 4, 2020
November 4, 2020
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The importance of virtual leadership in these uncertain times, as well as essential skills a virtual leader should have to manage remote teams.
June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020
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When deploying an immersive learning program, there are several key areas you need to think about, including how to rollout the program, integrate with existing training, allocate resources and learner adoption.
February 12, 2020
February 12, 2020
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Devices enabling VR, AR, or MR all provide the opportunity to view information without needing a traditional physical screen. Such a capability provides value in many areas of our lives - a major one being the workplace.
August 16, 2019
August 16, 2019
A key part of upskilling employees will be through the use of AI and ML to provide them with the most relevant content when they need it. AI will transform how learning content is delivered, leading to greater alignment with business values.
January 16, 2019
January 16, 2019
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85% of US employees experiencing conflict in the workplace. This article discusses common causes of conflict and how to resolve the conflict before it escalates.
January 8, 2019
January 8, 2019
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Learn about leadership skills for different levels of management, including what makes a good leader, how to build a company vision, why leadership is important and key leadership skills.
December 7, 2018
December 7, 2018
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Storytelling is an essential business skill and when implemented effectively, it can boost a business in a number of ways. Examples are included to demonstrate points.
November 14, 2018
November 14, 2018
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How presentations are designed, built and delivered will change dramatically over the next 5 years, with increased audience interaction, product demos, VR, AR and non-linear storytelling.
November 9, 2018
November 9, 2018
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In this article we discuss what assertive communication is and tips for being more assertive in the future, with examples you can use.
October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018
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This article teaches you how to improve interpersonal skills, so that you and the person you’re talking to can be understood and respected despite the content of a conversation.
October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018
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Public speaking topics and ideas for your next speech, including categories on science, self-development, society and more. We also include topic on picking the right topic for you.
October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018
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When you’re first asked to give a persuasive speech, it’s common to go blank about what you can speak about. Here are 21 persuasive speech topics to get you started.
September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018
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When designing presentation slides, you need to find a balance between keeping the interest of your audience while not distracting from your key message. This article discusses best practices for designing presentation slides.
September 9, 2018
September 9, 2018
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Daniel Goleman determined five fundamental features of emotional intelligence (EQ), each with their own benefits: Self-awareness, Self-regulation, Empathy, Motivation and Social skills.
September 5, 2018
September 5, 2018
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Effective communication is not always straightforward and barriers can easily get in the way. They cause messages to become distorted, subsequently leading to confusion and misunderstanding. In this article, we describe these barriers to communication.
September 5, 2018
September 5, 2018
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Strong interpersonal skills are important for employers because most jobs require you to effectively interact with other people. In this article, we discuss the key types of interpersonal communication skills.
August 3, 2018
August 3, 2018
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The structure of your presentation plays a crucial role in whether your audience understands your message. We cover why structure is important, provide a template for your presentation and highlight good examples.
August 1, 2018
August 1, 2018
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Debating can look intimidating, with speakers appearing confident, passionate and unwavering, but it consists of skills that anybody can learn. In this article we provide a guide to the basics of debating.
July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018
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Keeping your audience engaged whilst trying to deliver your key messages can be difficult. A helpful way of doing this is by telling stories where you take your audience on a journey.