http://www.practical-management-skills.com/practical-management-skills-blog.html The practical management skills blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the www.practical-management-skills.com web site. Subscribe here en-us practical management skills Wed, 16 May 2012 12:52:26 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 12:52:26 GMT practical-management-skills.com http://www.practical-management-skills.com/index.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/index.html Practical management skills to help you manage your business. Develop greater awareness of good management skills in team building, performance appraisal, time management, motivation and more. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:52:25 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-is-communication.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-is-communication.html What is communication. Overview of the importance of communication, basic communication skills and how to have effective workplace communication. Includes tips on how to read body language. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:23:37 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-read-body-language.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-read-body-language.html How to read body language. The importance of body language, eye contact and other non verbal communication signals. When reading body language, find negative and defensive body language clues. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:08:51 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-can-i-be-an-effective-team-member.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-can-i-be-an-effective-team-member.html Can you give me some advice so that I can contribute effectively within my team Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:39:23 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/the-importance-of-mapping-in-change-management.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/the-importance-of-mapping-in-change-management.html What do you mean by mapping in change management? how far it is useful? Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:16:44 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/strategies-for-managing-change.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/strategies-for-managing-change.html Strategies for managing change in the workplace. Consider your change goal, the business culture, timing and more. Discover the steps needed to manage change and read about the pitfalls to avoid. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:39:33 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/leader-or-manager.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/leader-or-manager.html How can a manager become a good leader or a leader become a good manager Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:29:24 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-coach-someone-in-terms-of-time-management.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-coach-someone-in-terms-of-time-management.html I would like to know what questions I should ask my coachee in terms of time management. 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A problem Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:07:10 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/administrative-manager-skills.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/administrative-manager-skills.html What are the key skills of an administrative manager? Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:07:52 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/body-language.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/body-language.html indentify any five features of body language and with examples explain how each is used in communication Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:07:01 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/managing-conflict-between-employees.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/managing-conflict-between-employees.html We have a lawn mowing crew and two landscaping crews in our business. There is a lot of us against them feeling between the two crews. What can be done? Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:26:09 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-is-communication1.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-is-communication1.html Can you give me a brief summary of communication or an introduction? Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:02:26 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/presentation-template.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/presentation-template.html Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:16:00 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/challenges-for-a-new-manager.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/challenges-for-a-new-manager.html I have just become a manager of a group of 30 - 50 people. Highlight the 3 biggest challenges you envisage me having in my next 6 months and outline your Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:34:13 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-well-do-you-communicate-at-work.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-well-do-you-communicate-at-work.html How well do you communicate at work? This back issue of an iManage Alert Ezine provides 3 action steps to help you improve how you communicate at work. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:20:49 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/press-releases.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/press-releases.html Press releases regarding Ann Halloran's Practical Management Skills website and her company, In-Tuition - In-Company Learning Solutions Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:26:01 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-is-data-and-information.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-is-data-and-information.html what is data and information? Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:44:04 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/360-degree-feedback.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/360-degree-feedback.html 360 degree feedback is a popular tool for adding to the performance appraisal process. Discover tips on how to introduce 360 degree feedback in a business, how to design 360 degree appraisal forms and how to check if it is adding value to the employee review process. Wed, 25 May 2011 10:43:50 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/resistance-to-change.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/resistance-to-change.html Why is it that there is resistance to change in organisations and what can you do about it Sat, 21 May 2011 20:04:44 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-is-teamwork.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-is-teamwork.html What is teamwork in the workplace. Examines teamwork theories which explain the team life cycle. Provides ideas on how to manage in a team leadership role so that you get high performing teams. Wed, 18 May 2011 16:45:14 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-manage-time.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-manage-time.html The How To Manage Time and Wellbeing Workbook is built around the System 55 change management model - five questions to build awareness and five steps to take action to manage your time more effectively and reduce stress. Follow this structured approach to learning time management skills and make real change both in your work and private life. Packed with tips on improving productivity and eliminating time wasters. Wed, 18 May 2011 14:21:04 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/leadership-traits.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/leadership-traits.html The How to Lead and Inspire Workbook gives you a structured approach to learning the basic principles of leadership, develop your leadership traits. It will show you how to help your team reach their potential and your business achieve success. Wed, 18 May 2011 14:21:03 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/theories-of-motivation.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/theories-of-motivation.html The How to Build Motivation in the Workplace Workbook explains the theories of motivation and gives you practical tips on how to motivate employees and yourself at work. It also covers performance management and how to conduct effective employee appraisals that lead to employee engagement. Wed, 18 May 2011 14:21:03 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-manage-change.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-manage-change.html The How To Manage Change Workbook is built around the System 55 change management model - five questions to build awareness and five steps to take action to manage change in the workplace. Follow this structured approach to reach your end goal. Focuses on the cultural and political aspects of change. Wed, 18 May 2011 14:21:02 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/basic-principles-of-communication.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/basic-principles-of-communication.html The How To Communicate Effectively in the Workplace Workbook is built around the System 55 change management model - five questions to build awareness and five steps to take action to communicate effectively and connect with others. Follow this structured approach to learning the basic principles of communication and make real change both in your work and private life. Wed, 18 May 2011 14:21:02 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/tips-on-public-speaking.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/tips-on-public-speaking.html The How To Present in Public Workbook is built around the System 55 change management model - five questions to build awareness and five steps to take action to present successfully in public. Follow this structured approach to reach your audience. Packed with tips on public speaking and presentation ideas. Wed, 18 May 2011 14:21:01 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/communication-workbook.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/communication-workbook.html The Communication Workbook is part of the Essential Management Workbook Series. Here is a sample page. Sun, 15 May 2011 22:28:31 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/free-downloads-and-resources.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/free-downloads-and-resources.html Free downloads and resources available here. Choose from a range of how to books, audios and templates on management skills and leadership. Find step by step help and advice on time management, communications, presentation skills, managing change, leadership and more. Tue, 10 May 2011 00:09:36 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-books.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/how-to-books.html The Essential Management Skills Workbook Collection is a series of how to books for managers. Designed to build personal and people management skills in the workplace using a step by step, practical approach. Mon, 09 May 2011 13:54:36 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/effective-management-skills.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/effective-management-skills.html when you become a manager, you need to identify how to manage and practice effective management skills. Here you will find a guide to what makes a great manager and the important factors needed for continually improving management skills. Thu, 05 May 2011 23:48:16 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/basic-management-skills.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/basic-management-skills.html We all know bad managers. 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Here you will learn how to manage at each stage of your career, with a focus on continually improving management skills so that you can progress from a basic management role. Thu, 05 May 2011 23:48:14 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/improving-management-skills.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/improving-management-skills.html If you want to work on improving management skills, but are suffering from information overload, our Practical Management Workbook Series is the answer. A step by step approach to managing yourself and others in the workplace, this workbook series comes with companion webinar recordings to build awareness and help you on the road to improving management skills. Thu, 05 May 2011 22:44:28 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/basic-communication-skills.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/basic-communication-skills.html Basic communication skills. How to communicate with people using good body language, voice tone and effective use of words. Looks at what is empathy and what is active listening. Thu, 05 May 2011 19:00:51 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/effective-workplace-communication.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/effective-workplace-communication.html Effective workplace communication. Find ways to improve inter personal communication skills and team communication skills at work. Learn ideas on verbal communication and other communication methods. Thu, 05 May 2011 19:00:50 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/importance-of-communication.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/importance-of-communication.html The importance of communication and how to communicate with people is covered here. Looks at communication flow and the need to overcome communication barriers. Learn new ways to communicate at work. Thu, 05 May 2011 19:00:49 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/communication-style.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/communication-style.html Check your communication style with this communication questionnaire. It gives an insight into how we communicate with each other and that we are all different in our approaches at a subconscious level. Thu, 05 May 2011 19:00:48 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/listening-skills-test.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/listening-skills-test.html This listening skills test is designed to see how well you listen. If you use active listening skills you are likely to develop a greater awareness of what is empathy and how to be empathetic with others. Thu, 05 May 2011 19:00:47 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/traits-of-a-good-leader.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/traits-of-a-good-leader.html As a manager, an awareness of the traits of a good leader can be powerful. 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What good leadership skills do I need to keep my team motivated Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:57:48 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/-good-management-skills-.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/-good-management-skills-.html I have recently been promoted to a management role. What are some of the good management skills I need to focus on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:36:29 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/teaching-listening-skills.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/teaching-listening-skills.html Teaching listening skills is part of a training programme I plan to deliver with a group of managers. What is the best way to handle this Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:16:02 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/listening-skills.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/listening-skills.html I have noticed that people are reluctant to confide in me when a problem arises. I need to improve my listening skills, both in the workplace and in my Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:14:30 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-makes-a-good-leader.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/what-makes-a-good-leader.html What makes a good leader covers the leadership versus management debate. It looks at leadership theories to identify what makes a good leader. Leadership styles and characteristics are also covered. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:34:34 GMT http://www.practical-management-skills.com/corporate-leadership-training.html http://www.practical-management-skills.com/corporate-leadership-training.html Corporate leadership training programme to develop effective leadership skills in emerging leaders, newly appointed leaders, or those at a senior management level who want some fresh thinking on how to lead others. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:34:32 GMT