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Report Writing Skills: Fun, Down-to-Earth Tips for Clear and Impactful Reports
Business Writing
Let’s face it, writing reports at work can feel a bit like eating dry toast—necessary, but not always thrilling. The good news? With the right approach, report writing can be fun, creative and—dare we say it—downright satisfying. Whether you’re new to report writing or want to sharpen your skills, these practical, UK-focused tips will help ... Read more
Sales Skills That Sell: Down-to-Earth Tips to Boost Your Success
Customer Service
Sales can seem like a mysterious art, but it’s really about connecting with people, listening, and helping them find what they need. Whether you’re just starting in sales or looking to sharpen your approach, there are practical ways to up your game. Let’s dive into some fun, down-to-earth tips that anyone can use to boost ... Read more
People Management Skills That Make a Real Difference: Fun, Down-to-Earth Tips for UK Managers
Attitude and Behaviour
People management is one of the most rewarding and, let’s be honest, challenging parts of any manager’s role. Whether you’re leading a fresh-faced team or you’ve inherited a lively bunch with bags of personality, getting the best out of your people is about much more than ticking boxes. In the UK workplace, it’s about being ... Read more
People Management Skills: Fun, Down-to-Earth Tips to Bring Out the Best in Your Team
Attitude and Behaviour
Managing people is one of the most rewarding challenges in the workplace, but let’s be honest, it can often feel more like herding cats than leading a team. Whether you’re new to management or just looking to up your game, people management is all about helping others shine, building trust, and keeping things running smoothly ... Read more
How to Give Brilliant Performance Feedback: Fun, Practical Tips for UK Workplaces
Attitude and Behaviour
Giving feedback at work can feel daunting, but when it’s done well, it can spark motivation, build confidence, and help everyone grow. In UK workplaces, where we like to keep things friendly and straightforward, a bit of honest feedback delivered the right way goes a long way. Ready to take your feedback skills from awkward ... Read more
Mastering Absence Management: Down-to-Earth Tips for UK Managers
Let’s face it, managing absence at work can sometimes feel like herding cats. Whether you’re a seasoned manager or just stepping into your first leadership role, dealing with sick days, holidays, and unplanned absences can quickly become a right pickle. But don’t panic! With the right approach and a few practical tips, you can turn ... Read more
Unlocking Great Performance: Fun, Down-to-Earth Tips for Managing Performance at Work
Attitude and Behaviour
Managing performance at work is one of those things that can make even the most confident managers feel a bit wobbly. But what if the secret to great results is less about ticking boxes and more about building real conversations, trust and growth? Whether you are new to people management or looking to up your ... Read more
How to Build Collaboration in Your Team: Fun, Down-to-Earth Tips for UK Workplaces
Building a collaborative team isn’t just a box to tick on a manager’s to-do list—it’s the secret sauce behind workplace happiness, productivity, and success. In the UK’s ever-changing business landscape, whether your team is in a buzzing office or connecting over Zoom, collaboration is the glue that holds everything together. If you want your team ... Read more
Process Mapping Made Simple: Fun, Down-to-Earth Tips for Getting Your Team Involved
Change Management
Ever sat in a meeting and wondered why things seem to take the scenic route instead of the direct path? Or maybe you have a process that nobody can quite explain, but everyone follows anyway. That is where process mapping comes in. It is all about making work easier, clearer, and honestly, a bit more ... Read more
Interviewing Skills That Get Results: Fun, Down-to-Earth Tips for Confident Hiring
Attitude and Behaviour
When it comes to hiring new team members, interviews can feel a bit daunting, even for the most seasoned professionals. But here’s the good news – with the right approach, interviewing can be both enjoyable and effective. Whether you’re new to interviewing or simply want to up your game, these practical, down-to-earth tips will help ... Read more
