Storytelling techniques have a proven track record in engagement. In fact, they have been used to make our messages more memorable for over 27,000 years, but you don’t have to…
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Are you clear from the outset about who is covering what at your live event? The rehearsals for corporate conferences and live events are often characterised by comments such as…
Visual metaphors that are too close to what your business actually does can trigger conversations that stall. In order to get your people talking about the Big Picture for your…
Accentuate the positives to motivate your people. Many people feel their bosses only ever comment on what they are getting wrong. So, make a conscious effort to make someone’s day,…
The humble quiz can be a remarkably effective tool in helping presenters land the important messages. A senior leader stands up to give a presentation. He’s good on his feet…
It’s not easy running a meeting of people from different backgrounds – especially virtually. We have all been in meetings when a leader asks: “Any questions?” – this is usually…
To achieve your goals at your next event, do everything by the book… your playbook. You’ll need at least five chapters: • The results your event will deliver • An…
When employees are asked to change to help the business meet future challenges, they go on a well-documented journey: denial, resistance, exploration and then commitment, often referred to as a…
When engaging with others it’s exhausting trying to be something, or someone, you are not and challenging to keep up the act 24/7/365. It is a performance that your colleagues…
Do you only focus on the things that have gone wrong? Team meetings are rarely characterised by celebrations of what has gone well. Instead we often focus on what has…
When thinking through how to build a great relationship with an important stakeholder, try taking a different perspective! Instead of simply seeing things from your point of view, or indeed…
Harness the power of your informal influencers. In all organisations and in every team, you’ll find informal influencers; colleagues whose ability to influence opinion, positively or otherwise, belies their position…
