The number one reason that presentations fail is a lack of preparation. Whether you are giving an update, making a proposal, suggesting a solution or speaking at a conference, it is critical that you do your homework and understand your listeners and what you want to...
With companies spread around the world, virtual teams are now the norm. Obviously, everyone would like these teams to run smoothly and utilize the strengths of their diversity. However, often a group in one location is used to doing things in a particular way, while a...
The success of any company depends on effectively dealing with upset customers. When customers feel in times of distress that they have been treated with the utmost respect, they remain loyal and recommend the organization to others. Paying attention to these seven suggestions is the key.
As business professionals, we attend meetings constantly. Sometimes, many of the meetings we attend are a waste of time. Often, they are counterproductive. If you are chairing a meeting, there are a few tips to remember. Preparation Preparing ahead is important. It begins with thinking about what you want to accomplish. Are there multiple things […]
The number one complaint customers express about any call center representative is reps don’t listen. When asked what reps should do differently, responders say “Shut up and listen!” Listening is a critical skill for anyone in the service industry. Yet, most people are not very good listeners. People ignore, misinterpret or forget 75% of the things […]
Do you communicate with people located elsewhere in the world? If you do, it is important to have “Globe Smarts.” You cannot communicate over the phone as if the audience is exactly like your home audience. You have to be savvy about speaking multi-culturally and make adjustments in what you say and in what you show on your slides. Here are a ten quick tips.
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