Adapting to the demands of working remotely has been difficult for many of us. What have you found to be some of the challenges? Perhaps you miss the face-to-face camaraderie of being in the office. Or perhaps you’ve experienced the unfortunate situation of a message being misunderstood, and now there are hurt feelings between you […]
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The Not-So-Secret to Success
Universally, successful businesspeople will tell you to make use of every legitimate advantage you may have. If you were to buy a new car and discover it came with a free set of winter tires—on rims— wouldn’t you accept the offer? You might not need those winter tires right now, but the time will come […]
Fast Track Your Development with Our Updated Professional Skills Courses – Part Two
In part one, we looked at how professional skills training is so valuable for you and your team’s professional development. You also learned more about three of our updated professional skills classes. Missed part one? Read it here. In this part, we will take a closer look at three different professional skills courses that have […]
Fast Track Your Development with Our Updated Professional Skills Courses – Part One
Normal workplace Lots of things are happening quickly. 2021 has come to an end and you and your team are likely heading back to work after your vacations. The workplace you are returning to has probably changed from a year or two ago. The ways in which we interact with one another have changed too. […]
Learn On the Go – The Great Canadian Leadership Podcast
More and more people realize the benefits and the enjoyment of listening to podcasts, and we are proud to announce the recent launch of The Great Canadian Leadership Podcast. Podcasts allow you to listen and learn as you go about your daily routine, and they’re becoming increasingly popular. You can’t watch the news on TV […]
The Ultimate Guide to Maximizing Your Training Results
How many apps do you have installed on your smartphone? Now, how many of them do you use regularly? Probably only 4 or 5, out of the possibly dozens installed? Sometimes we have things that could be useful timesavers, but we end up not using them fully. We don’t maximize the potential benefits. How can […]
Do You Realize the Full Potential of Your Microsoft 365 Subscription?
Gone are the days when you bought your Microsoft Windows and Office programs and then installed them out of a box. Like many other software giants, Microsoft has been moving towards a subscription-based system. Although the prices of the various Microsoft 365 subscriptions have stayed pretty much the same over recent years, the value you […]
How To Prepare For Your Upcoming Training Session: Training Organizer Edition
When you think of software training, there’s a good chance you mainly consider the roles of the student and the trainer. But there are lots of moving parts when it comes to putting together a successful training session. This month let’s look at the more behind-the-scenes role played by the training organizer. The training organizer […]
Working from Home: Part 4 – Managers, How Can You Support Your Staff While They Work Remotely?
Adapting to new and difficult situations can be daunting and very challenging. The world’s gone through a lot of changes lately, with surely even more to come. While many employees are adjusting to the challenges of working from home, you as a manager also need to figure out how to support them. Thank you for […]
Business Writing that Actually Works
Effective communication is an essential skill in business. Few people have a problem with this when face to face with a boss, colleague, or client. However, making the transition to writing can be far more challenging. When speaking with someone in person, there are a number of extra cues used to convey information, including tone, […]