Meeting – In Africa, what do they mean by a good meeting?
In some cultures a good meeting is one that lasts several hours with no decisions or recommendations. This is common in African culture.
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Meetings and presentations – Time to shine
Modern management encourages decision making by consensus, so we have many meetings and presentations giving a chance for your star to shine.
Old ideas – In the digital age, it’s worth remembering that they still work
Many companies have slashed their social media budget because the results are difficult to analyse. This has led to the revival of old ideas.
Spelling – Always check your spelling
Mistakes in the grammar or spelling will cause customers to question your ability to deliver a complex product or service.
Negotiation – Learning the language
A negociação é uma barganha posicional, cada lado tenta argumentar por sua posição até que o acordo seja feito ou uma das partes vá embora.
Résumé – Getting yours right
A study revealed that 68% of people responsible for hiring staff spent less than two minutes reading each résumé they receive.
The elevator pitch
Sometimes we are in a situation where we can grab an opportunity to give a sales pitch.These are invariably very small windows so what to do?
Leadership – The language of leaders
The great leaders are among the most inspirational visionaries in the 20th century. Their leadership has shaped history.
English phrases – Not wishing to offend
If you’ve been thinking that business English is not as difficult as you first feared, now is a good time for us to bring the bad news.
Point of View – See the other other person’s point of view
Always see things from the other person’s point of view, especially if you want them to understand what you have to offer.