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by Ange Teo - 2007-01-06
To the first-time visitor, Singapore is a thoroughly Asian country with Western trappings. Not to mention, an English-speaking populace that may cause some discomfort and confusion: apart from Asians ...
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by Rana Sinha - 2007-01-06
Cross-cultural analysis could be a very perplexing field to understand with many different viewpoints and and definitions of concepts. The origin of the word culture comes from the Latin verb colere =...
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by Suzanne Babb - 2007-01-05
I remember a time when I thought if I was caught Instant Messaging someone while I was at work I would have a "mark" against me. Maybe that brings a bigger question of whether or not that IM was work...
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by Kirstie Riley - 2007-01-05
Voicenotes converting meeting notes from your mobile to a pc in minutes! With Voicenotes you can leave a meeting note or reminder (from your mobile) and it is converted to text and will be emailed to ...
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by Joshua Uebergang - 2007-01-04
It is tough having to deal with someone who abuses you and even more so when the person has extra authoritative power then you.If the verbal and other forms of mental abuse begin to get really serious...
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by Randall Dean - 2007-01-02
The great thing about leading programs on time management and personal organization all around the country is that I get to occasionally learn a few really good tips from the people that attend my pro...
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by Mike Teng - 2006-12-31
The immune system is the body's defence mechanism to handle viruses. Laughter and fun have been held for a long time to be the best medicine. Science has now found that every cell in the body has a ...
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by Stephanie Fulcher - 2006-12-30
Hello all of you Temporary and Permanent workers. Have you noticed that the new person the manager hired makes you uneasy? Does he have that spy behavior you just cannot put your finger on? Does he or...
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by Denise Taylor - 2006-12-28
1. Leave your own concerns to one side. You can't focus on somebody else if you are also thinking about your problems, to do list or concerns. This leads onto2. Allow yourself sufficient time. If...
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by Cinoy Ravindran - 2006-12-28
The greatest road block in communication is our tendency to evaluate or make judgments once you hear or see something. This is our natural urge. We usually agree or disagree to a statement from our po...
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by Ange Teo - 2006-12-22
Defined as "beliefs about the characteristics, attributes, and behaviours of members of certain groups", stereotyping is a process that we engage in at one time or other towards a group of people who ...
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by Dick Grote - 2006-12-22
In America's best-run and most-admired organizations, employee performance appraisal is a vital and vigorous management tool. No other management process has as much influence on individuals' careers ...
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by Ange Teo - 2006-12-21
Any observant professional would have now been aware of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank's advertisements that touted it as "the world's local bank". The pictorial display of intimate knowledge of loca...
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by Judy Ringer - 2006-12-20
In a difficult conversation when I want to get my point across, I create alignment with my conflict partner through listening and learning what's important to him, what he's really going for, and how ...
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by Angela Williams Duea - 2006-12-19
We work in a global environment - one that changes ever day. Miscommunication and unclear business writing can cost your company business or create misunderstandings among coworkers around the globe. ...
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by Roger Bauer - 2006-12-18
Are you a good co-worker, or are you annoying the life out of those around you? Many people claim they are "different outside of work," but the relationships with the people you work with can negativ...
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by Mary Orther - 2006-12-17
For businesses, the need to be orderly and organized when it comes to documents, files and records is very important. These are usually references and transaction points that a business must monitor w...
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by Rey Ybarra - 2006-12-16
I recently gave a keynote speech to a wonderful toastmasters club. The name of my keynote address was "How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking While Becoming a Confident Speaker." After the spee...
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by Ritesh Kumar - 2006-12-15
The prejudice of being called as the only loyal member of the organization is the chief impetus of corporate sycophancy. This account is an endeavor to examine whether this force will forlorn the valu...
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by Murad Ali - 2006-12-13
Managers and business owners have been thinking about how to motivate their employees and get the most out of them in terms of productivity for many hundreds of years. The question of "what motivates"...