Tag: coaching
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Engaging with the process as well as the results
The process is one of the most important areas to consider for any team. Having a clear process means that whatever happens, any unforeseen circumstances or other setbacks can be effectively dealt with. The processes involved can be split into two groups; firstly, the processes involved in running activities effectively and secondly the processes involved…
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Continuous Personal or Professional development?
Before we embark upon the reasoning behind personal and professional development and which one is preferable, or whether indeed both are necessary, let us consider why these measures are needed and the benefits they bring to an employer. After all, employers will not gift training and the expenses this incurs without good reason and clear…
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The Profound Significance of Self-Knowledge in Professional Growth and Success
Introduction: Understanding oneself is integral to achieving professional growth and success. In today’s dynamic workplaces, individuals armed with self-awareness navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities more effectively. This article explores the importance of self-knowledge in a professional context, examining its influence on career decisions, interpersonal relationships, leadership, and overall job satisfaction. I. The Foundation of…
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Changing your perspective: tips and tricks
What is it that you really want in life, work, home life, hobby, or any other aspect of your life? Do you know? Have you ever considered it? For many people life can be frustrating without any reason, people go to work, save money, or settle down in a particular area without ever stopping to…
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Why being nice might be the new currency
The whole corporate world, in fact, the whole world that operates under capitalism has a built-in ruthlessness driven by profits. Money by any means seems to be the mantra across the industrial world. But is this really the best paradigm we have? Surely there is a better way? I have had in my career two…
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The Transformative Power of a Well-Structured Daily Schedule: Nurturing Productivity, Health, and Well-Being
Introduction: It’s not easy, we all know that. We feel like we’re getting on top of everything and then it all slips away; we have a late night, we get additional last minute deadlines, or we turn our attention away for a brief moment. The schedule and the habits that take so long to nurture…
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The importance of a strategic plan
Strategic planning is a critical process in a professional context that involves defining an organisation’s direction, making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this direction, and guiding the implementation of the chosen strategy. In essence, strategic planning is a roadmap that helps organisations align their actions with their long-term objectives. The importance of strategic…
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The first 90 Days
The first 90 days of a new job is your window to implement changes, restructure, improve and adapt your role to best suit both yourself and the company. There are certain things that will help you to make this process more effective and more likely to produce a favourable work position for you. There are…
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Gap analysis: why its a crucial part of your organisational improvement
Gap analysis is a strategic planning tool that helps organisations assess the difference, or “gap,” between their current state and their desired future state. This analysis is conducted to identify areas where there is a difference between what an organisation is currently doing and what it wants to achieve. The primary purpose of gap analysis…
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Taking Criticism
We have all invariably had to sit and take criticism of one form or another in our lives, usually from our manager, our family, or our partners; and the fact that this criticism comes from areas of our lives that are so critically important makes it even harder to take gracefully. There is simply too…
Shevek Pring 