HR or Human Resources is often frequently misunderstood and underappreciated within businesses. How do you educate and maximise the effectiveness of HR? First you need to understand it’s role as it relates to you and the rest of the business. HR’s Role HR’s Primary Challenges Repetition vs. Creativity in HR [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”] HR’s Role Defining HR? …
eLearning does not require extensive IT knowledge. Making the most of your investment in training can require support. Training is a costly investment for any business requiring investment to get exactly what you need. Decision makers must buy-in to training for it to be effective. eLearning can offer you a global solution however it requires some skills and knowledge to …
What is a database and why would you use one? This article explores some of the most commonly asked questions and frequently overlooked aspects of databases. I also include some of the best questions I’ve received in my 3rd and 4th year lectures on databases, to try paint a quick and concise understanding of most of the most used technologies …
This article examines the technical make up of language, the lexicon and grammar. It also examines how they apply not only in every day conversation but in the importance of management and communication. Understanding the structure of language allows you to better review your communications. Lexicon and grammar The meaning of a word You know two languages already Language in …
Micro-habits can reduce stress, improve efficiency and make you feel better. So why are they not taught or planned into most people’s lives? This article examines What are micro-habits How to define your own micro-habits Useful micro-habits to adopt examining business operations in terms of micro-habits [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”] What are micro-habits Firstly what is a habit Wikipedia …
Reusability started in terms of computers and programming but has far wider business ramifications. Reusability can lead to massive time savings, cost reduction and huge productivity leaps. What is it? How can you leverage it? Let’s go through it. The Basics When should you apply reusability? Reusability in IT terms Wrap up [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”] The basics …
What is a bad day? Did you have a system fail? Made a mistake? The boss chewed you out, in your opinion, unfairly? Your staff chew you out, with no basis for their position? A customer made your life so much more difficult for something you don’t believe to be wrong? As Daniel Powter reminds us “Sometimes the system goes …
There are many ways to see through optimisation of business processes. Some use formal methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma or Kaizen Principles. Others just use some common sense. This blog starts the process of deconstructing a business process to start optimising it and the mind set to do it. This blog is broken into set of staged examinations Why …
How do I find my motivation? Finding a way to achieve your dreams, your goals, your ambitions can sometimes seem next to impossible. This blog introduces some primary considerations for you to look at when you’re at your best and at your worst. A “start here” if you will The blog introduces : Your Reward System in your brain. Visualising …
So once you get your WordPress up and running there’s a fair few WordPress plugin options I suggest you review. These can easily help in a variety of areas. Make your WordPress work for you. [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”] WordPress plugin WordPress plugins are code written either by companies or dedicated users to make WordPress more flexible. As WordPress …