Basics of Management – Time Management

Posted on June 25, 2011 by shaun

So, you’ve just been promoted and you’re full of energy, enthusiasm, beans and some other stuff (I’m sure it’s all good)… but beware, as you’ve probably guessed by now, management is not as easy as it looks is it?

There are many pitfalls and finding out that you might not be managing your time effectively usually comes to light in the early days of your new role (Although, I have known managers that never seem to get it and probably never will).  In the beginning some managers are reluctant to relinquish the juicy bits, after all these are jobs they enjoy doing and have grown to be expert in…  Nobody does it better… or quicker… right? Well, it may be the case but Continue reading →

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Guiding Managers in Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

Posted on June 16, 2011 by shaun

This post is designed principally for managers, but, of course, L&D professionals are always welcome to my site.

I’ve worked in an organisation that existed with an extremely small and limited L&D function.  Limited in the skills required to cause an effective TNA to happen and consequently the L&D department’s main reason to be was to create and maintain the mother of all spreadsheets that purported to be a TNA but, in reality, was merely a wish list of courses (crazy).  I’ve decided to write a few pointers for managers who might well be in the situation where they feel their L&D department might just not be up to the job, so that they can conduct a straight forward Training Needs Analysis for themselves… it’s not time consuming or complicated.  I’ve included a FREE Pdf one pager in the resources section outlining the kind of areas you’ll need to be considering in your own TNAs.

 

OK…so most companies recognise that Continue reading →

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Tips for L&D Professionals-Training Plans + SWOT Template

Posted on June 2, 2011 by shaun

As you know, I’m a professional trainer and passionate about learning.  I’m always keen to impart some of my 20+ year’s experience (that’s part of the reason shaunmaloney.com exists…the other reason is the mortgage, of course).  What I thought I’d do today is drop a few pointers to those of you who have just started out on the L&D road to enlightenment (It’s a long road).

So, here you are, sitting, browsing the tinterweb, drinking tea… Continue reading →

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Influence – Manage upward

Posted on June 1, 2011 by shaun

Do you consider yourself motivated, hard working, technically competent and in with all the right people?  Well…that’s good news.  The bad news, however, is… it’s not enough.

You must also be influential if you want to succeed.

Why do so many people, who are genuinely good at their jobs, experience so much frustration and disappointment at work?  Well, their ability to influence has a lot to do with it.  These people (maybe it’s you) often find themselves in situations where they would like to be able to influence the outcome, but just don’t know how.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be Continue reading →

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Hypnosis for Weight Loss? Yes, absolutley

Posted on May 23, 2011 by shaun

I’m going to talk to you a bit about how hypnosis can help with weight loss.  An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, published way back in January 2005 by investigators from Tufts-New England Medical Center (I know ‘Centre’ is ‘re’ but it’s American English… init), outlined in detail a study of the four most popular diet plans.   It was a study of 160 overweight adults over a full one year period.  The researchers split people into four diet plan groups and I expect, if you’re reading this, you will have heard of them or even tried some, you might be on one now:

  • Weight Watchers (low calorie)
  • The Zone Diet (low glycemic index)
  • The Ornish Diet (low fat)
  • The Atkins Diet (low carb)

No prizes for guessing that Continue reading →

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Basics of Management

Posted on May 17, 2011 by shaun

In my experience, many managers find it difficult and even frustrating to manage their team of people.  Some might procrastinate so much that a situation grows arms and legs until there are huge difficulties.  Many then try to solve the issue(s) in one foul swoop in a monster meeting.  This still happens in business, so here are some steps you could take that might help you: Continue reading →

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5 Things to do before the year is out…

Posted on May 13, 2011 by shaun

1.  Do something amazing… give blood.  That’s what they say.  Did you know that 96% of the UK population rely on the other 4% to give blood?  NHS supplies are always low.  Why not register to give blood in your local area or even at work?          Visit www.blood.co.uk

2.  Stop smoking… forever.  Kick that habit.  You are 4 times more likely to stop with support. Continue reading →

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