ιℓєα∂ @ σρѕѕ: June 2018

Saturday, 30 June 2018

How to Pass Your Probationary Period - Exceeding Expectations During Your Work Trial

Probationary periods can be stressful. But they don't have to be! Pass yours with flying colors by using these six practical strategies.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/pass-probationary-period.htm

Eldred's Power Strategies - Avoiding "Tall Poppy Syndrome"

Using Eldred's Power Strategies can help you to work with colleagues at different levels, with differing priorities, and to achieve your career goals.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_65.htm

Newsletter 530: How to Learn From Mistakes

Stop making the same mistakes!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/26Jun18.htm

6 Ways to Improve Your Physical Health and Well-Being at Work Video

Looking after your physical health at work can help you to stay happy and engaged. Watch this video for six tips on how to stay fit at work.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/health-wellbeing-work-transcript.htm

How to Learn From Your Mistakes - And Put Those Lessons Into Practice

Learning from your mistakes is one thing. Putting what you've learned into practice is another. Follow these five steps to avoid repeating those mistakes.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/learn-from-mistakes.htm

Newsletter 529: Be a Better Communicator!

Explore these career-boosting communication skills!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/19Jun18.htm

Mullins' Seven Domains Model - Analyzing New Business Opportunities

Use this model to assess the viability of a new project or venture.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/mullins-seven-domains.htm

How to Set SMART Goals Video

Discover how SMART goals can help you set objectives that are clear and reachable. Watch this video to learn more.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/smart-transcript.htm

GE-McKinsey Matrix - Determining Investment Priorities

Use the GE-McKinsey Matrix to decide where to focus your investments, following a three-step process.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_62.htm

Newsletter 528: Are You a Fox or a Hedgehog?

Find out how to succeed by identifying your organization's "sweet spot!"
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/12Jun18.htm

8 Ways to Add Value to Meetings Video

Make your meetings engaging and efficient. Watch this video and explore eight tips on how to add value to them.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/value-meetings-transcript.htm

The CATWOE Checklist - Developing a Robust Problem Definition

CATWOE is a simple checklist for defining problems, looking at Customers, Actors, Transformation process, World view, Owner, and Environmental constraints.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm

Newsletter 527: Success Is in Your Own Hands!

Hold yourself accountable for your success!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/05Jun18.htm

How to Manage When Values Clash Video

We live by our values. So, when they clash, what can you do to maintain team harmony? Watch this video for six steps on how to manage a values clash.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/values-clash-transcript.htm

The Iron Triangle of Project Management - Balancing Your Budget, Scope, and Schedule

Keep your project on track even when problems occur by learning how to balance the iron triangle of constraints - budget, schedule and scope.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_54.htm

Newsletter 526: Why You Need to Break Down Silos

Learn how to get the right information to the right people!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/29May18.htm

Leap Forward With Backward Goal-Setting! - Using Backward Planning to Set Goals

Goal planning typically goes from A to B to C. But what if you start at C, and work back toward A? Find out why goal setting like this can be effective.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_84.htm

How to Build an Intrinsically Motivated Team Video

Intrinsically motivated teams are more loyal, productive and happy. Watch this video for four tips on how to build a team that can motivate itself.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/intrinsically-motivated-team-transcript.htm

Breaking Down Silos at Work - Creating Effective Relationships With Other Departments

Encourage collaboration across departments, increase efficiency and innovation in your organization, and reduce waste, with this six-step process.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Breaking-Down-Silos.htm

How to Choose a Nonprofit or Charity to Support - Making Your Charitable Giving More Impactful

Use these seven steps to help you to choose a well-governed good cause to support, that matches your values and delivers the maximum charitable benefit.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/choosing-charity.htm

Newsletter 525: Being a "Friend in Deed"

In this newsletter, find out how to support a colleague suffering from stress.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/22May18.htm

6 Steps for Writing Effective Emails Video

Sorting through emails can be a long and arduous task. Make your emails as effective as possible by watching this video and following these six steps.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/email-transcript.htm

Supporting a Friend or Co-Worker Suffering From Stress - Lending a Helping Hand When Things Get Tough

Supporting co-workers suffering stress can help to ease their burden. Use these strategies to support them effectively, without overburdening yourself.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/supporting-friend-coworker-stress.htm

How to Deliver On-the-Spot Feedback - Improving Performance in Real Time

Don't let mistakes turn into bad habits. Address problems right away with on-the-spot feedback, to get people back on track quickly and efficiently.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/on-the-spot-feedback.htm

Newsletter 524: 10 Ways to Be Happy at Work!

Discover the secrets of how to be happy at work!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/15May18.htm

5 Ways to Stay in Flow Video

When you're in flow you're more focused, productive and engaged. Watch this video for five tips on how to get in flow.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/in-flow-transcript.htm

How to Be Happy: the GREAT DREAM Model - Practical Steps Toward a Happier Life

Learn how Giving, Relating, Exercise, Awareness, and Trying can add Direction, Resilience, Emotional intelligence, Acceptance, and Meaning to your life.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/GREAT-DREAM-model.htm

Procurement Management - Increasing the Strategic Value of Purchasing

Create an effective procurement management plan, and learn how to maximize the strategic impact of purchasing goods and services for your organization.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_57.htm

Newsletter 523: How to Stay True to Your Ethics

In this newsletter, find out how to "do the right thing" and stick to your values as a leader.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/08May18.htm

How to Preserve Your Integrity - Consistently Making the Right Choices

Do you have integrity? Learn why you need this essential trait, and how you can keep it intact.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/integrity.htm

Friday, 29 June 2018