How to Deal with “No”

No one likes rejection. And yet it happens. Here's how to make the most of it. Accept It Recognize that it is impossible for everyone to say "yes" to everything. Thus, rejection is an expected byproduct of making an offer or asking for something. Some people make rejection part of their sales strategy. That is, they deliberately send out a…

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How to Reclaim Lost Time and Increase Your Productivity

Lack of time often is not experiences because of the great number of tasks we have to do. But rather often it is a result of unpredictable and unjustified time losses. You may try to plan your day, prioritizing the daily activities. However, even those who mastered the art of making realistic plans are likely to complete only the half…

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How to Make Friends and Avoid Enemies

Common sense tells us that being rude is no way to be at work. But some people seem to have forgotten this rule. Here are some simple reminders of how to be considerate, make friends and avoid enemies at work. 1) Acknowledge people. Answer the phone. Return phone calls. Listen carefully when people talk to you. Be an active participant…

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Guide to Project Management

A project is an assignment or task taken up to achieve a specific goal. The development and introduction of new services or of a management information system are instances of a project. A project is different from the continuous or day-to-day processes of a company. It is confined within cost, time, and quality constraints. As a consequence to it a…

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To Coach or Not To Coach

To coach, or not to coach: that is the question. Think you don’t have time to coach? Think again. It’s easy, almost comforting, to say there simply isn’t enough time in the day to coach and do everything else—reports, admin tasks, hiring, and, of course, selling. From a manager’s perspective, coaching is a burden, especially given the pressures to produce.…

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The Top 10 Hiring Mistakes

Hiring a new employee is something that professionals often postpone as long as possible. It is important to find the right person to fill the vacancy. The hiring process takes time and effort. There is a big temptation to add someone who is available at that moment and looks like they have the skills to do it. This is often…

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