Archive for 2008
5 Tips to Save Time on Email
Saturday, February 16th, 2008
5 Ways to Save Time on Email
In a year when the average business user spends more than one hour per day processing email, the question on everyone"s mind seems to be: SHow can I get through my email faster?⬝ Email has thrust us into a seemingly never-ending loop with no ...
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HR departments striving to become more strategic
Saturday, February 16th, 2008
HR departments are undergoing unprecedented change as they seek to align with changing business demands, according to PMP Research"s latest annual survey. In the past year 35% of HR departments have undergone a significant restructure - compared to just 17% in the previous year. The research has been commissioned by ...
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Fearless Presentations
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
The ATS Fearless Presentations® Seminar is the fastest, easiest way to overcome stage fright and the fear of public speaking. The ATS This 2-day presentation seminar helps participants gain poise and confidence in front of a group literally overnight.
Stage Fright is still the #1 fear in public speaking.
And, ...
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Guangdong may legalize foreign maids imports
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Guangzhou -- China should start a pilot program to recruit foreign domestic helpers to address growing demand for such services, according to deputies in the Guangdong Province legislature.
Zhuang Shunfu, deputy to the Guangdong Provincial People's Congress, made this suggestion along with 12 other deputies during the ongoing provincial congress. The ...
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China Worries Worsen Asian Plunge
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Stock markets in Asia continue to plummet on concerns about a U.S. recession and a slowdown in China's economic growth
by Bruce Einhorn
Asia-Pacific markets last year were propped up by investor confidence that China and its hot economy would offset negative impact from any slowdown in the U.S. That Chinese ...
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English for Meetings
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Opening the Meeting
Good morning/afternoon, everyone.
If we are all here, let's
. . . get started (OR)
start the meeting. (OR)
. . . start.
Welcoming and Introducing Participants
Please join me in welcoming (name of participant)
We're pleased to welcome (name of participant)
It's a pleasure to welcome (name of participant)
I'd like to introduce (name of ...
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Tips for Mastering E-mail Overload
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Tips for Mastering E-mail Overload
A great productivity enhancer? Ha! E-mail can be a tremendous waste of time unless you know how to tame the savage beast, says Stever Robbins.
Being at or near the the top of your organization, everyone wants a piece of you. So they send you e-mail. It ...
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Assertive Communications Skills for Women
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Communicating in a way that says "I⬲m a professional" is a skill you can learn ... like playing tennis or speaking a foreign language. That⬲s what this seminar is all about... to teach you to overcome the special communication challenges you face as a woman and equip you with new ...
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Stress Management
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Did you realize emotional self control makes a difference in your performance, your relationships and your overall happiness? All of us experience moments on the job when unwanted emotions intensify-and that⬲s normal. It⬲s what you do with them that can lead to problems-at work and at home. This exciting new ...
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Become a Better Communicator
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
In this seminar you"ll learn⬦
How you can increase the levels of collaboration and mutual support among team members,
co-workers and managers
How to express your ideas in ways that gain the attention, support and respect of others
How to quickly Sfit in⬝ with any group of people
How to make an unforgettable, positive ...
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