by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Oct 16, 2015 | Executive presence, Presentation skills
We all know to stand tall, look them in the eye and give them a firm handshake, but what about the actual science behind body language? How do you really make a good impression? Let’s clear the bull and get down to brass tacks. First impressions People decide on your...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Oct 1, 2015 | Learning and development
In the inaugural season of Formula One in 1950, a pit stop involved four mechanics and took over a minute to complete. Now, with a crew of around 20 mechanics, an F1 pit stop can last just two seconds. That makes all the difference when you’re travelling at 200 mph....
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Sep 23, 2015 | Negotiation
Whether you’re flying four hundred thousand miles to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons or trying to cut a better deal, the principles of negotiation are the same – meticulous research and preparation, patience, grit and a bit of neuroscience. Successful...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Sep 22, 2015 | Presentation skills
What would you do if you were confronted with this screen? Um and ah over your laptop while you wait for IT support, or just get on with your presentation? If your presentation hinges on your slides then there is something wrong. The same thing applies if you’re...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Sep 22, 2015 | Learning and development
As the first group of young adults born in 1993 graduate, ‘generation Y’ has just about all grown up. According to Deloitte, this group of ‘millennials’ is on track to reach 75 percent of the global workforce only ten years from now. Yet, a number of employer surveys...