Newsletter 509: How to Conquer a Career Break!

In this newsletter, learn how to get the most from a long-term absence from the workplace.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/23Jan18.htm

Making the Most of a Career Break - Using Time Off Work Productively

Substantial time away from the workplace, whether planned or unexpected, throws up many challenges and opportunities. Follow these tips for thriving on a career break.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/career-break.htm

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) - How to Manage Your Suppliers Effectively

Good supplier relationships can save you money and add value to your business. Prioritize and manage them effectively using these four steps.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_43.htm

Newsletter 508: How to Tame the Internet!

In this newsletter, learn how to find what you want on the internet, fast!
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/16Jan18.htm

The Blake Mouton Managerial Grid Video

Balancing team happiness with productivity can be tricky. Watch this video to find out how you can achieve it using the Blake Mouton Managerial Grid.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/blake-mouton-transcript.htm

Coping with Change - How to Make the Best of a Stressful Situation

Change can be hard to accept, and dealing with change can be exhausting or frightening, so make it a chance to improve both your life and career.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/coping-with-change.htm

Six Steps for Succeeding Without a Handover - Transitioning Blindly Into a New Role

Taking on a role without a handover is difficult! Use these six steps for success, including analyzing the situation and communicating clearly.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/succeeding-without-handover.htm

Seven Ways to Find What You Want on the Internet - Gathering What You Need, Discarding What You Don't

Discover the secrets of searching the internet efficiently and effectively, and pinpoint exactly what you're looking for the first time.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/internet-searching.htm

New Year Resolutions - Planning for a Year of Achievement

Follow these eight rules for making and committing to powerful New Year resolutions that will put success at the top of an achievable list of goals.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_89.htm

Newsletter 507: Your Favorite Learning in 2017!

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VRIO Analysis - Evaluating Resources

To build, maintain, and improve your market position, you need to identify, develop and protect your most valuable resources. Find out how to start doing this.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_73.htm

How to Reboot Your Career Video

Changing jobs can be scary at first, but it can also be a great adventure. Watch this video and discover 10 ways to reboot your career.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/reboot-career-transcript.htm

Timeboxing - Maximizing Your Productivity

Learn how to use timeboxing to organize tasks, improve productivity, increase focus, and motivate yourself and your team members to reach your goals.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/timeboxing.htm

Managing in Turkey - Seizing Opportunity in a Growing Economy

Discover strategies for building strong working relationships with team members in Turkey.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-in-turkey.htm

Mind Tools Newsletter 383 - Time to Think About Design!

In this newsletter, discover how you can inspire innovation and find creative solutions by putting your customers at the heart of your design process.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/26May15.htm

Action Programs

In this video, learn how to use planned, focused lists of tasks to manage a number of projects simultaneously.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_83.htm

Design Thinking - Putting the Customer at the Heart of Development

Learn how to use your customers' needs and wants to inject innovation into the design of your products, services and processes.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/design-thinking.htm

Holding People Accountable - Helping People Take Ownership of Their Work

Learn how to improve team performance and productivity with strategies that encourage people to take ownership of their work.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/holding-people-accountable.htm

Mind Tools Newsletter 382 - How to be a "Whys Guy!"

In this newsletter, you'll find ways to identify the causes of problems, solve them, and make sure they don't happen again.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/19May15.htm

What to Consider When Relocating - Things you Need to Know Before you Move

Discover the important factors you'll need to take into account as you evaluate the pros and cons of moving for your job.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/considerations-when-relocating.htm

Communicating With Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Colleagues - Overcoming Hearing Loss Challenges

Learn inclusive, accommodating strategies for improving your ability to work with team members who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/deaf-colleague.htm

Mind Tools Newsletter 381 - How to Cope With Growing Pains

In this newsletter, discover four key strategies for growth, and understand the risks associated with each option.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/12May15.htm

5 Whys

In this video, learn how to use a simple but powerful tool for getting to the root of a problem and solving it for good
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_5W.htm

The Ansoff Matrix - Understanding the Risks of Different Options

Learn how this simple framework can help you better understand your organization’s different paths to growth.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_90.htm

Rebooting Your Career - Finding the Right Role for you

Regain your enthusiasm for your work by assessing your strengths, setting goals, and creating your own opportunities.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/rebooting-your-career.htm

Mind Tools Newsletter 380 - Get Engaged With SWOT

Even if you love your job, there will times when your enthusiasm dips a little. In this newsletter, discover how to get re-engaged with your role.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/05May15.htm

Managing Caregivers - Respecting the "Sandwich Generation"

Create a workplace that's both highly productive and inclusive by balancing the needs of team members with and without caregiving responsibilities.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-caregivers.htm

How to set up an Open Innovation Program - Forming Partnerships for Growth

Find out how to share risks and rewards by sharing knowledge with outside organizations.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/open-innovation-program.htm

Mind Tools Newsletter 379 - 4 Key Roles for Management Teams

In this newsletter, discover the four key roles you need to fill for a successful, cooperative management team.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/28Apr15.htm

Gantt Charts

In this video, learn how to use Gantt Charts to plan complex projects so that they are completed successfully and on time
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_03.htm

The PAEI Model - Developing Your Management Team's Roles

This simple model outlines four key management roles, which you can use to put together a more effective management team.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/paei-model.htm

How to Manage Rivalry in the Workplace - Avoiding the Negative Effects of Rivalry

Personal rivalries can damage morale and productivity. Learn how to improve collaboration among competing team members.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-rivalry.htm

Mind Tools Newsletter 378 - Who are Your Best Customers?

In this newsletter, find out how you can identify your most valuable customers from clues which may be hidden in your sales data.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/21Apr15.htm

RFM Segmentation - Identifying Valuable Customers

Learn how to use a simple technique to segment your customer database and banish "one-size-fits-all" marketing.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/rfm-segmentation.htm

Kotler's Pricing Strategies - Finding the Right Price for Your Product

This simple framework helps you identify the best pricing strategy for your product or service.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/kotlers-pricing-strategies.htm

Mind Tools Newsletter 377 - 4 Ways to Support People With PTSD

As a leader, it's important that you are "tuned in" to the needs and perspectives of your people. Would you know how to identify and support a team member with PTSD? Find out how in this newsletter.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/14Apr15.htm

Flow Charts

In this video, learn how you can use flow charts to communicate processes to your team clearly and easily.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_97.htm

How to Manage a Team Member With PTSD - Fostering High Performance Through Empathy

Learn how to work with team members who have post-traumatic stress disorder, so that they can manage their symptoms and cope with workplace challenges.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-people-ptsd.htm

Managing in Chile - Working in a Relationship-Oriented Culture

Learn how to build the trust and relationships you need to thrive as a manager in Chile.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-in-chile.htm

Mind Tools Newsletter 376 - Get the Best From Dominant People

It can be a challenge to manage the "big beasts" on your team, but find out how you can channel dominant personalities to boost your business in this newsletter.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/07Apr15.htm

Managing Dominant People - Handling Strong, Challenging Personalities

Learn how to manage people with strong, dominant personalities, so that you can maximize their performance and improve relationships within your team.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/managing-dominant-people.htm

5-15 Reports - Easing the Flow of Information

Learn how to write brief progress reports that not only celebrate successes, reveal weaknesses, and set clear goals, but also boost communication, productivity and engagement.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/5-15-reports.htm

Punctuation Basics - Part 2 - Using Apostrophes, Quotation Marks, Hyphens, Dashes, and Brackets

In the second part of our punctuation guide, learn how, why and when to use apostrophes, quotation marks, hyphens, dashes, and brackets.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/punctuation-basics2.htm

Newsletter 514: This Isn't in My Job Description!

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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/27Feb18.htm

8 Ways to Manage Team Overload Video

When teams have busy workloads it can lead to stress and low morale. Watch this video for 8 tips on how to keep morale high when the pressure's on.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/videos/team-overload-video-transcript.htm

This Wasn't in My Job Description! - Dealing with the Unexpected Reality of a New Role

Is the reality of your new role different from the job description? Find out how to protect yourself while being flexible and collaborating with your boss.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/misleading-job-description.htm

Action Centered Leadership - The Three Circles Model: Balancing Task, Team and Individual Focus

Use the Action Centered Leadership model to identify core skills and to balance your responsibilities in three key areas: task, team and individual.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_48.htm

Making Amends - Moving on After a Mistake

Mistakes can ruin relationships and damage your reputation. Learn how to make amends.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/making-amends.htm

Newsletter 513: Make Flexibility Your Friend!

In this newsletter, find out how to be more flexible at work.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/Newsletters/20Feb18.htm

How to Be Flexible in the Workplace - Responding to Change Quickly and Positively

Flexibility can help you to respond to unexpected changes quickly, calmly and efficiently. Use these seven strategies to become more flexible at work.
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https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/flexibility-at-work.htm