By Francis In most companies, “email” means more than having a messaging app on your computer. Its ubiquitous nature, plus its tendency to be addictive has turned it into a productivity killer most people abhor. Gaining control has become more than a personal choice for individual benefit – it’s a matter of boosting corporate capacity....
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How to Avoid Costly Responses to RFP’s
By Francis A juicy Request for Proposal (RFP) could be a dream or nightmare. As a business-owner, how can you tip the scales in your favour so that you end up winning a higher percentage of better opportunities? It comes as a pleasant surprise. A casual scan of the Gleaner reveals an RFP that fits...
Why HR Needs to Champion Listening Skills
In an upcoming column just drafted for the Gleaner, I argue that executives lose employees’ followership because they lack advanced listening skills. What I didn’t mention is the role that Human Resource professionals should play in developing these rare skills. Many executives believe that listening skills are picked up early in one’s career – a...