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How to swim with sharks
Posted on19. Jul, 2011 by susan.
This article is reproduced in full from http://www.apor.org/html/how_to_swim_with_sharks.htm with thanks. HOW TO SWIM WITH SHARKS: A PRIMER Voltaire Cousteau Forward Actually, nobody wants to swim with sharks. It is not an acknowledged sport and it is neither enjoyable nor exhilarating. These instructions are written primarily for the benefit of those, who, by virtue of their [...]
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Critical skill shortage 1: Communication
Posted on09. May, 2011 by susan.
Last week’s article on the ‘Top 5′ critical skills in short supply in Banking and Finance generated a lot of interest. As a result of your feedback, we’re going to spend the next few weeks looking at each of the 5 areas of skill shortage in turn – beginning with communication – and give you [...]
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How referable is your business? (continued)
Posted on19. Apr, 2011 by susan.
Following on from our article last week – ‘How referable is your business?’ – see below for a further two tips on how you can build up your referral business. Step 3 – Acknowledge your clients’ fear and make them look good Your client may often wonder whether the referral process will take up too [...]
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How referable is your business?
Posted on12. Apr, 2011 by susan.
Lead generation is now more important than ever and client referrals are the most profitable way to build your business. Do you have a systematic referral process that makes it easy for your clients to refer you to others? Given the volatility in the market and the caution among clients, it is now more important [...]
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How to Make Your Good Team GREAT!
Posted on07. Jul, 2010 by susan.
Here’s the recording of the webinar held on Wednesday 7 July 2010. View now for a time-critical offer! How to Make Your Good Team Great from Susan Rochester on Vimeo.
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Join our free webinar on 7 July
Posted on28. Jun, 2010 by susan.
“How to Make Your Good Team Great” Wednesday, July 7, 2010 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEST Learn our three steps to having a team that works together productively, even when you’re not there. Most successful businesses could be even more successful by fine-tuning their teams. In this webinar we will look closely at what [...]
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October Newsletter Out Now
Posted on29. Oct, 2009 by susan.
The theme for this newsletter is endings and new beginnings: Are you ready for the upturn? Implications for employers. Succession planning. Who will run your business when you’re no longer able to? Click here to read more.
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‘SMART’ Resumes and CVs
Posted on23. Oct, 2009 by susan.
Most people in business are familiar with SMART goals. This simple acronym can also be applied to resumes and CVs – both your own and those of job candidates. SMART becomes an easy checklist that will save you a lot of time. Ask yourself if the resume is: Specific – detailing achievements of the individual, [...]
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Reports that are job specific, quantified and easy to understand
Posted on12. Oct, 2009 by susan.
The following information is an excerpt from the whitepaper ‘Best Practices in Talent Assessment’ by Dan Harrison, PhD, of Harrison Assessments International ©2008 Harrison Assessments International. For a copy of the full report, please email us. If a behavioural assessment report simply describes the person’s behaviour or personality, each interviewer or interpreter will assign their [...]
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Could your team win a grand final?
Posted on29. Sep, 2009 by susan.
Our September newsletter is out now! Could your team win a grand final? Free downloads: Sample reports, Fair Work best practice guidelines Restructuring a business
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