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Conflict Resolution Strategies in the Workforce

August 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Anger, aggression & bulling, Communication, Work Matters

Conflict in the work environment is inevitable. When two or more people have to work together and combine ideas, the doorway of conflict is ever open. The goal is to learn how to use conflict as a tool that can benefit the whole, rather than destroy it and the idea of concern. A team must [...]

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Motivational Wallpaper

July 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Communication, Goal Setting & Motivation, Resources

Recently, I started to notice that a number of visitors to this site were seeking motivational wallpapers or desktop images, it is for this reason that I have developed a number of wallpapers.
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Assertiveness to Ease Anxiety

May 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Anger, aggression & bulling, Anxiety & Stress, Communication

The problem is non-assertive individuals often go out of their way to avoid a clash of heads, leaving them to stew in silence with their frustrations and anxiety. From time to time biting your tongue can be a shrewd move, but when it becomes the default behaviour there will be a loss confidence and self-esteem. [...]

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Getting Information

May 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Communication, Work Matters

- How Phrasing Questions Can Make or Break You - What You Deserve
Understand this. The quality of information you receive will be directly related to the quality of the questions you ask. Sloppy, imprecise questions attract sloppy, imprecise answers. Some managers think that because they’re managers, staff will tell them exactly what they need to [...]

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Communication and the Brain

April 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Communication

As human beings, even though we are all basically the same, (having a brain, body, set of eyes etc.) we are all wired differently. This is important to realize, as many people too often believe that we should all see things the same way and come to the same conclusions.
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