Sometimes, it can be so frustrating working with and dealing with people who just don’t seem to get it. In these situations it is common for people to complain that the people are ‘idiots’. This is not the correct term – it is very derogatory – but there is often something going on, and it […]
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Have you ever noticed that when you deal with people they get angry over trivial issues? It is actually common, and you have probably seen it in your professional and your personal life. It might have even been you who got angry. But why does it happen and what can you do about it? Let’s
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Emotional intelligence (EQ) is sometimes compared to IQ, although they are quite different, EQ is a relatively new concept and seeks to describe how someone’s inherent emotional skills can adapt to new situations and ‘read’ the needs of others.
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Emotional intelligence is a concept that is normally applied to individuals and it implies that individuals have a more sophisticated emotional approach to life and the problems that come with it. However, emotional intelligence has a role in organisations. Quite simply, organisations that focus on EI perform better and bring greater rewards for all involved.
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Everyone knows what conflict is, at least they know when they are in the middle of an obvious conflict. But, what is conflit really, and what causes it? Let’s explore these questions in a little more detail, it is more than you think…
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Executive search is a type of headhunting that focuses on filling very senior positions within a business. Typical roles appointed by executive search are Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Human Resources Director (HRD). So what are the key approaches to executive search, and
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious effect on most businesses, particularly those engaged in the retail, travel and hospitality industries. Many of them have had to furlough a significant number of employees — putting them on unpaid leave, often with government financial support. As the situation starts to ease and the economy is coming
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The COVID-19 outbreak has focused many owners’ and managers’ minds on the way they run their businesses. The threat has been emphasised by the increase in globalisation that has helped the spread of the pandemic. Although the threat is diminishing in some places, the danger of coronavirus still evident and as we have seen in
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One of the biggest mistakes employers make when trying to assess someone for a particular role is the tendency to comparing candidates without a system for assessing and comparing people. This leads to each candidate being assessed on different grounds and they find themselves comparing apples and oranges. A systematic, repeatable methodology is essential for
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Dr. Neil Schultz, JD, GDLP, MB, BS, MMed (Psych), FRANZCP (Ret.), is a well-known Medical Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Lawyer, & Mediator with over 40 years of experience.
