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Assertive communication: The importance of voice

Red Star Kim

A key theme from the workshop was Assertive communication: The importance of voice. Keys to Assertive Communication Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for what you believe while staying calm and positive and respecting others’ views. Be specific and direct in making your point such as “I will need more time to finish that task.

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Coaching and Consulting – People and Problem-Solving skills

Red Star Kim

It’s worth touching on some related skills : Facilitating Essentially, facilitation is about making communication, interaction, collaboration or learning easier. Facilitation skills provide opportunities and resources to a group of people that enable them to make progress and succeed. But coaches resist the temptation to tell.

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3 Key Change Management Strategies for 2024

AchieveIt

Our focus will be on creating a flexible culture, promoting good communication, and engaging team members. Maintaining open communication channels is extremely important. For instance, hackathons provide a structured yet flexible environment where employees can brainstorm and implement new ideas within a set timeframe.

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SWOT, Done Right, Can Provide Important Insights

Strategic Communications

I’m a big fan of conducting SWOT analyses, not only for strategic planning but really for any situation where you’re faced with an important business decision. Using the SWOT to Make Decisions. First, whenever possible, make sure you’re creating your SWOT based on real data. Let the ideas flow!

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6-Step AI Transformation Workshop 

OnStrategyHQ

An effective AI strategy is designed to increase business value, create a competitive advantage not previously achievable, and make your organization more efficient than before. Organizations can drive innovation, automation, and better decision-making by aligning agile and strategic AI adoption initiatives with business goals.

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Stakeholder Mastery 3.0 – The Six Steps You Must Take

Jermaine Edwards

Almost every business on the planet has been compelled to make adjustments, and in most cases transform the way they relate to their customers from an entirely virtual environment. There’s a reduction in frustration and cost of time due to non-decisions, ghosting and a lack of customer cooperation. Trust goes a long way.

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Achieving the 90/10 Ratio: Improving Meeting Efficiency for Success

AchieveIt

The first 5 or 6 minutes should be spent on presenting problems, while the remaining 90% should be dedicated to brainstorming and creating a roadmap towards resolution. These updates serve as the foundation for discussion and decision-making. This imbalance in meeting structure inadvertently impedes strategic progress.