Posts tagged "professional development"

While you're in new-year cruise mode, think about areas where you can improve your competence, such as improving a skill set or getting more productive.

Knowing your strengths and 'areas to be developed' is a start towards self-awareness, especially as they impact on yourself and others.

Selling as a profession is poorly understood, especially when it comes to effectively transferring skills, knowledge and capability to others.

Pamela Jabbour has designed uniforms for the Australian Olympic team and numerous workplaces, yet she still suffers from impostor syndrome.

Under-performance at work can often be attributed to workplace distractions. Here are five tips to tackle them head-on.

Introducing new ideas can be a delicate task, and one that is often carried out ineffectually. These five tips will help you sharpen your strategy.

A recent Facebook report on UK-based women in business has revealed the benefits of business communities for female entrepreneurs.

While some negative aspects of your workplace may be beyond your control, there are certain steps you can take to improve your job satisfaction.

By staying open and focusing on what is possible, you can create a space for positive opportunities to come your way, writes Sue Barrett.

Ever had a conversation with your staff about why they turn up to work? A new study says that employee autonomy is the foundation of ‘intrinsic motivation’.

Research shows only 20% of salespeople are fully effective when sales prospecting, but according to Sue Barrett, prospecting hesitation can be overcome.

What to do about blamers and complainers? Here are some tips for how to create a culture of constructive feedback in your workplace.