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Steve Tobak taps into his experience as a public speaker to outline the four steps to telling a great story. Storytelling is an essential skill for connecting with your audience and delivering a solid message, whether it's a high-stakes pitch or a simple elevator introduction. Don't forget to focus on the setup, the story, the delivery and the close as you develop your own style, Tobak writes.
BNet.com, January 12, 2011
Office workers waste the equivalent of nearly one week of productivity each year looking for files, office supplies and other documents, according to a study. That makes organization a time- and productivity-saving must. Experts recommend starting small, setting up a good system and scheduling regular maintenance.
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 11, 2011
If you want your employee handbook to provide real value to workers, use a conversational, simple style and don't obsess about making it perfect -- because it quickly becomes outdated anyway, writes Arte Nathan, who has served as chief human resources officer for several gaming and resort companies. "In this fast-paced world, the best communications strategies employ multiple means of getting the message out in a timely, complete and completely accurate manner," Nathan writes.
SmartBlog on Workforce, January 10, 2011
The more you know about your boss, the better your chances of succeeding, says Joe Magee, a management professor at New York University. He suggests checking out information online about your boss and learning to ask questions that will give you insight into your boss' background, personal interests and future aspirations. "Is this someone who values power and status? If so, you'd better help that person climb the corporate ladder," Magee says.
Forbes, January 4, 2011