ιℓєα∂ @ σρѕѕ: February 2019

Thursday, 28 February 2019

What Is Psychological Capital? - Becoming a Workplace HERO

Psychological capital helps you to overcome obstacles, lowers stress and improves job satisfaction. But what is it and how can you develop it?
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/what-is-psychological-capital.htm

Newsletter 562: Banish These Hygiene Horrors!

How to keep a clean and healthy workplace.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/26Feb19.htm

How to Use Timeboxing Video

Timeboxing can help you to stop spending too long on a specific task at the expense of others. Watch this video to learn more.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/timeboxing-transcript.htm

Health and Hygiene at Work - Encouraging Good Habits for a Cleaner Workspace

Use these nine tips to tackle bad habits and workplace hygiene issues with tact and sensitivity, and to keep your team healthy, happy and productive.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/health-hygiene.htm

The BALM Task Allocation Model - Picking the Right Team Member for the Right Job

Use this simple four-stage process to identify key tasks, analyze your team members' skills and abilities, and choose the best person for the job.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_05.htm

Newsletter 561: Minimum Words, Maximum Impact!

Learn why less is more when it comes to communication!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/19Feb19.htm

How to Pass Your Probationary Period Video

Probation periods can be tough but they're also a chance to show your worth. Watch this video to learn how to ace your probation.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/probation-period-transcript.htm

Paraphrasing and Summarizing - - Summing Up Key Ideas In Your Own Words

Learn simple paraphrasing and summarizing techniques to make your written and verbal communications faster, clearer and more persuasive.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/paraphrasing-summarizing.htm

Newsletter 560: Make Better Decisions!

Don't follow the herd, get your voice heard!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/12Feb19.htm

How to Avoid Groupthink Video

It can be easy to follow the crowd. Watch this video to learn how to find the courage to challenge the status quo at work.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/groupthink-transcript.htm

How to Start Your Day - - Managing Mornings When You're Not a "Morning Person"

You can be a conscientious, productive worker, but still struggle to get going in the morning. Explore strategies for making a positive start to every day.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/how-start-day.htm

Unblocking Bottlenecks - Fixing Unbalanced Processes

Bottlenecks occur when obstacles or delays block or slow your processes. This article identifies common causes and explores strategies for overcoming them.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_76.htm

Newsletter 559: How to Put Your Customers First!

Take our "how good is your customer service?" quiz!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/05Feb19.htm

The 70:20:10 Model of Learning Video

Watch this video to learn why a combination of experience, exposure and education could be the right training approach for you.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/702010-transcript.htm

Managing Your Boundaries - Ensuring That Others Respect Your Needs

Establish and maintain appropriate personal and professional boundaries, to ensure that your needs are respected, and to preserve a healthy workplace.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_87.htm

Newsletter 558: What's Your Crisis Plan?

Developing and maintaining an effective "Plan B"!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/29Jan19.htm

Building Expert Power Video

Expertise can help to raise your profile within your industry. Watch this video to learn how to build and maintain expert power.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/expert-power-transcript.htm

Contingency Planning - Developing a Good 'Plan B'

Identify risks, analyze threats, and create backup options to protect your business-critical operations from unexpected setbacks.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_51.htm

What Are Cultural Fit and Cultural Add? - Recruiting for Skills, Innovation and Values

When hiring, look beyond the cultural fit that candidates share with your organization, and explore what extra qualities and values they can add to it.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/cultural-fit.htm

Newsletter 557: 8 Ways to Be a Better Speaker

How to become an inspiring face-to-face communicator!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/22Jan19.htm

8 Ways to Be a More Engaging Speaker Video

Don't let nerves get the better of you! Use the tips in this video to learn how to be a great speaker.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/engaging-speaker-transcript.htm

Building Expertise - - Developing and Using In-Depth Knowledge

Follow these five steps for building expertise and developing your expert reputation, to boost your standing within your organization and beyond.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/building-expertise.htm

Basic Workplace Numeracy Skills Part 2 - Getting to Grips With Multistage Math Problems

Solve everyday workplace math problems quickly and easily using this four-step framework for understanding complex calculations.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/basic-workplace-numeracy-part2.htm

Newsletter 556: Put Happiness Center Stage!

Find work-life balance at every stage of your life!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/15Jan19.htm

Understanding the Dark Triad Video

Have you experienced dark behavior at work? Learn how to work with volatile, arrogant and domineering personalities in this video.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/dark-triad-transcript.htm

The Life Career Rainbow - Finding a Work-Life Balance That Suits You

Reduce stress and increase career satisfaction by understanding the different roles you play in life, and how to strike the right balance between them.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_95.htm

Using Instant Messaging Effectively - The Dos and Don'ts of Quick Communication

Instant messaging is a powerful communication tool. Explore the dos and don't of IM, and understand the security and functionality of different services.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/using-im.htm

How to Develop Personal Accountability Video

Personal accountability can help you to build a reputation for being trustworthy and reliable. Watch this video to find out more.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/developing-personal-accountability-transcript.htm

Getting the Most From Your Appraisal - - Building Future Success on Past Achievement

By knowing what to do before, during and after your appraisal, performance reviews can become a positive and vital part of your career development.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/getting-most-from-appraisal.htm

Breaking Bad Habits - Overcoming Negative Behaviors

Negative behaviors and destructive habits can hold you back in your life and your career. Learn how to beat them with these nine simple strategies.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/bad-habits.htm