When I worked for a corporation, we had a corporate training department that offered a long list of in-person and web-based courses and trainings for employees. About once a month I’d scroll through the training calendar looking to further develop my skills (and resume). While there was lots of health and safety, Microsoft office, and IT training, soft skills training…
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October, 22, 2018
On any given day there are many stories in the media about wrongdoings or allegations against a person or company that threatens not only their reputation but also their future. Accountant accused of fraud, contaminated product, inappropriate comments made by staff, are just a few events that can unwillingly push an organization into the spotlight. But guess what? Rarely do…
Read MoreThe Power of Giving and Embracing Feedback
October, 16, 2018
A couple of weeks ago I posted a Facebook live video. I was talking about the various elections (in Canada and US) and how we can learn the importance of key messaging from the candidates. Who is clear on their message (you know exactly what they stand for)? And who throws out the usual comments like cutting taxes, getting spending…
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