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by: Jenny Pilley (July 12, 2010)  For those who are planning speeches at a wedding or business conference, or even for bands and musicians looking to make their mark, an appropriate PA system is essential. Equipment should be sought that ensures a quality audio experience at the most competitive prices, so that all budgets are met. . (Workplace Communication)

by: Quinn Barker (May 25, 2010)  When computers were introduced they promised the ability for businesses to save money and time. Though their obvious computational power was one of the key highlights, many people looked to computers to be an environmentally friendly choice and a way for businesses to escape their reliance on .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Todd Ireland (May 13, 2010)  UPS. American Express. State Farm Insurance. Lockheed Martin. Alltell. These are just a handful of the top companies that have hired Garrison Wynn, one of the top keynote speakers in the country. What makes him so in demand for corporate conferences and sales rallies? Wynn is a best-selling author, . (Workplace Communication)

by: Adam R. Singleton (March 08, 2010)  When it comes to finding a mobile service provider or a home phone line contract, consumers tend to shop around for the most competitive deals. After all, for many, those deals can make up the difference between an affordable and overpriced phone service. Business phone lines are no different. .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Adam R. Singleton (December 18, 2009)  Lots of people aren’t 100% happy about where they work or the working conditions they have to work under. Similarly while employers do all they can to create a good working environment it is a hard task to create one that every employee will be happy with. There is a big difference between .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Emma McCann (November 09, 2009)  Finding a venue that is both convenient for you and your client can be a difficult task with many companies and clients spreading themselves across the country and even the world, meeting at the office is unfortunately fading away. Therefore Holiday Inn has come up with a great solution offering .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Adam R. Singleton (July 09, 2009)  An often overlooked piece of computer equipment, the printer can have a huge impact on both your business’ efficiency and its budget. Indeed, choose the wrong one and you could be faced with a less than perfect print job, having to buy costly consumables, as well as hours of wasted time .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Dale Klein (December 23, 2008)  As business professionals, we know that selecting and using the right tools goes a long way towards helping us accomplish our goals. And for the majority of us, cell phone usage is an absolute necessity. In fact, many have become so dependent on it that they can't even fathom functioning without a .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Amy Twain (December 22, 2008)  Some workplace conflict if only viewed favorably and in a positive manner could be healthy and an opportunity for one's business and also for each of us to bring about some positive change in our lives! It is just about how we perceive things. Nevertheless, it's a whole different story when .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Himanshu Juneja (December 21, 2008)  Feedback is a very important component of organizational communication. It helps in analyzing if the person is performing upto the mark or not and if he is accomplishing the targets or not. Feedback aims at self improvement and self development of a person. Giving and receiving feedback are both .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Hans Bool (November 10, 2008)  Identifying the main tendency of the organizational culture is more and more important in managing change. Change is often the most important issue that defines a successful strategy from an unsuccessful one. And part of this is whether the envisioned change is feasible.The focus of this article is . (Workplace Communication)

by: Ben Carlsen (October 22, 2008)  Gossip and rumors are commonplace in almost every organization. The bigger the firm, the more rampant the rumors are. The more secretive the management, the more prolific the rumor-mill is. Also, greater the conditions of change within the organization and/or more volatility in the external .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Wayne Messick (October 21, 2008)  Why does a dependable supervisor begin calling in sick, when you know they are not really ill, just before an important project is due for completion? Why is a valuable team leader always in a bad mood, snapping at her colleagues, coming in late, and leaving early - all of a sudden and for no .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Valerie Cade (October 15, 2008)  Nearly every study I have read about why a person bullies indicates some level of childhood challenge.When the bully becomes an adult, the difficulty is that they have not become aware of their childhood challenges in any way. In fact, what they have done is they have suppressed the challenges, .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Valerie Cade (October 15, 2008)  Envy is one of the seven deadly sins and perhaps the most destructive. It is also the most secretive as people do not readily confess the fact that they may wrestle with envy let alone openly discuss it with others.Wikipedia states that Envy is an emotion that “occurs when a person lacks .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Norma Smith Davis (October 03, 2008)  Each week ted.com sends thoughtful and thought provoking videos from their annual conference. In this week's issue came a 3 minute video by Laura Trice with a simple idea...ask for what you need to be praised for!As she appropriately points out there are risks to doing this in the workplace,. After . (Workplace Communication)

by: B.N. Sridhar (September 23, 2008)  Understanding the body language of the person, you are talking to is extremely important in business. May the person is saying something and may not really mean what he is saying. His gestures like twirling his thumb, pulling his hair, rubbing his own hand may give you invaluable insight to .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Musa Aykac (September 16, 2008)  People learnt a long time ago that getting into full blown discussions at work and in the office about sex, religion and politics are a very touchy aspect. They are bound to always end up going in the wrong direction (by this I mean a major disagreement). The fact of this is because you can either .. (Workplace Communication)

by: David Everett (September 16, 2008)  Affordable conference calling should be considered by any company that is looking to keep costs down while increasing profitability. Conference calls are used by many businesses and corporations. In today's competitive global market, it is very important for business to stay connected.Sales .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Jay Forte (September 15, 2008)  Today, driving performance requires bringing out the best in people. We are in an intellectual workplace; manufacturing moved offshore and ended our industrial (make things) age. Today, we provide service - it is a people business. The outdated military-inspired male command-and-control approach to . (Workplace Communication)

by: Chuck Cox (September 10, 2008)  Shopping for conference call rates can be as easy or as hard as you make it. You can shop online and get as many rates as you need, but how you shop online will determine how much time it takes you to find the rates so that you can compare them and get the best deal for the best conference calling .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Maynard Brusman (August 26, 2008)  Are you working in an organization where leaders are good at dealing with problematic behavior in the workplace? Are the leaders in your organization highly emotionally intelligent?One of the most powerful questions one can ask oneself is Do I effectively deal with difficult people and intense .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Ingrid Cliff (August 23, 2008)  As a manager or leader in life, we often think that part of the role is knowing all of the answers when someone asks us a question. We automatically go into “solution" mode when someone presents us with a question or problem. The challenge with this approach is that we are then creating .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Tom O'Dea (August 14, 2008)  The conference call has been a way of life in business for many years now. So why are so many frustrating, ineffective calls being held every day? This simple list of reminders is intended to help keep conference calls from becoming wasted time. No multi tasking -- I've been guilty on this count, .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Larry Galler (August 09, 2008)  When driving in a scenic area there are occasional road signs announcing a “vista" or “scenic overview" ahead. Cars pull over; people get out and gaze at the fetching scene. But we don't all see the same thing. When looking at a landscape some people see a forest, others see trees. It's . (Workplace Communication)

by: Sturat Mitchel (August 08, 2008)  So when you just graduated from university/college and looking forward to your first job, everything was doing great - your boss is nice, Supervisor and colleagues are helpful and friendly, but your worst fear comes true when you are caught in one of the most common problem which is office .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Donald Yates (August 07, 2008)  Be truthful and trustingToday's world is beset by conflict, mistrust and distancing. The need for acceptance is a growing phenomenon and one that demands attention. People are social beings who strive to be accepted. It is in their nature to seek closeness, trust and forgiveness in their .. (Workplace Communication)

by: David Byrd (August 07, 2008)  Corporate culture at its most basic is how a company does what it does. A business's culture is made up of shared values, beliefs, habits and goals. A business's location, its employees and even customers all have a hand in forming a culture. Most corporate cultures are created organically, which .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (August 06, 2008)  Sharing knowledge leads to exchange of knowledge, which is beneficial to all involved employees and their organization.Knowledge is an asset to any organization. The long term success of any organization is based on effective knowledge is the biggest challenge in knowledge management. So, .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (August 06, 2008)  One need not feel shy of asking for ore. The only point to remember when negotiating for a raise is that-do you strongly believe you deserve that raise? If you are convinced then nothing should stop you from talking to your boss.It happens to some only and you are not part of that lucky lot. The .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Louie Jerome (August 06, 2008)  It is estimated that over 400 million people across the world speak English as their native language and that puts it in third place after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. However, if the number of people in the world who speak English as a secondary language is added to that figure, there are more .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (August 06, 2008)  Performance appraisal is more than an assessment of how an employee is performing his duties. Its underlying motive is to find out what an employee has contributed to the organization in the given period and how valuable he is to his organization.You have been performing consistently throughout the . (Workplace Communication)

by: Dave Baldwin (August 05, 2008)  Where were you when you first found out about e-mail? To many people in the late 1990's, e-mail was the greatest thing since sliced bread. You could send written messages to people halfway across the world at no cost, and your message would get there within minutes. Whole new realms of possibility .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Sarah Perry (August 05, 2008)  The idea that if you build it they will come, might have worked for Kevin Costner in the movie “Field of Dreams," but it certainly does not hold true for Intranet sites.If your Intranet has stagnated and is under used, it is time to work out how to attract staff back, even though creating and . (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (August 01, 2008)  As diverse as their personalities, the performance of team members too varies in a team. There are average performers, underperformers and overachievers. A manager has to manage each one of them differently. Here are some insights on managing overachievers.Overachievers generally tend to have more .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (July 30, 2008)  Solving a problem requires a practical and deliberate approach. The time pressure often makes you handle a problem based on your previous experiences. Sometimes you opt for quick solution, which may not be effective in the long run. But this kind of approach will only make the situation worse.Every . (Workplace Communication)

by: Meribeth Dayme (July 30, 2008)  I Want to Be HereThe most important aspect of any communication lies in one critically important attitude. It is simply this: I WANT TO BE HERE! The implication of this statement is enormous. It means being fully present with mind and body fully attentive to what is going on. When you want to be .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (July 30, 2008)  Put people together, egos clash, the drive to excel becomes dangerous and all evil breaks loose. Yes, it is still professional, and work is being done, yet to rise many would like to play a game of blame, gossip, stealing of praise and credit or borrowing of ideas.The goal is to achieve success, to . (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (July 30, 2008)  To understand others and influence them, one must be aware of one's way of thinking under different circumstances, know strengths and weakness and have control over one's emotions and reactions.Psychological skills are very helpful in dealing with people at the workplace. Be it your peers, bosses, .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Steve Wickham (July 29, 2008)  You spend more time with them than possibly some of your most loved ones. They're responsible for your life -- your safety and health -- to a certain extent, and they also know you better in some ways than you even know yourself -- they are your work mates and colleagues. A work colleague of mine .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Elizabeth A Moreno (July 29, 2008)  A complete breakdown of communication can happen in an instant and can be silent and deadly, misdiagnosed as it escalates into conflict. Real time conflict tears at the quality of the work environment. What can be done about this conflict? A realistic goal is having a quick, effective way to .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Connie Glaser (July 28, 2008)  Most people come to meetings as spectators and haven't thought much about making a contribution. If you plan ahead with some well thought-out remarks, you're way ahead of the curve and will gain recognition from others.How?-- Take advantage of every opportunity to make a powerful impression by .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Connie Glaser (July 28, 2008)  Certain types of behavior have been expected of women since time began. For “little ladies," arguing, cursing and displays of anger have been taboo. Most little girls were -- and many still are -- raised to be polite, cooperative and, by and large, docile. Historically, women were encouraged .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Tom O'Dea (July 28, 2008)  IntroductionIn any organization, people are talking. They talk about life, work, careers, and their bosses. Yes, they are talking about you; count on it. Are these conversations helping or hurting your ability to get results?What is Effective Communication?Leadership development efforts tend to .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Connie Glaser (July 28, 2008)  For example, a survey of 8,000 men by Alma Baron, Ph.D., turned up seven reasons men gave for not wanting a female boss. Topping that list was, “She's not confident" and “She doesn't have clout or real power."But the bottom line in power communications is confidence. When you believe in . (Workplace Communication)

by: Lynn Bookey (July 26, 2008)  Most of us, unless we are extremely fortunate, will have worked with a difficult boss. The vast majority of resignations are to do with employees not Seeing Eye to eye with their manager. Here is how to deal with some of the most common problems.The Bad Leader - Maybe it is their poor people skills . (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (July 24, 2008)  We are in a dilemma if we should really confront a coworker for bad behavior. Whether we share good relationship or just a formal one, telling a person that he is wrong can be uncomfortable which most of us avoid and wish others do it.Sometimes coworkers exhibit awful and annoying behavior. Based .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (July 24, 2008)  Emotions and moods of a person reflect on his behavior at the workplace. Along with his abilities, they determine the outcome of a task he takes up. So, a proper understanding of the influence of emotions and moods on a person's performance will help in assisting suitable tasks to employees and .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Grace Judson (July 24, 2008)  Over the past few weeks, I've spoken to a number of people who've been blindsided by the unexpected. This has ranged from the fairly innocuous (an employee who didn't follow through) to the very serious (being put on a performance improvement plan - completely out of the blue). For those involved, .. (Workplace Communication)

by: Saif Chy (July 24, 2008)  Communication is the most basic ingredient of our life. We communicate to seek information, express our ideas and opinions and in the process we enter into arguments and the meaning we intend to communicate is lost. Arguments are highly stressful and tell on our work productivity.Very often when .. (Workplace Communication)