Is your training program a waste of time and money?Quick QuizWhich of the following statements best describes your feelings about the training programs you have taken or have put your Sales Team through?1 = Completely satisfied – training always yields visible and measurable results2 = Fairly satisfied – training seems to be beneficial, but does [...]
Companion dog training is really no different than more advanced training in its principles. All types of training should involve structure and boundaries with clearly defined rules but should be done in a consistent and fun manner. The main difference between companion dog training and more advanced types of training is really the depth of [...]
We all want to make exercise a priority but some days it is tougher than others. How to stay on track? Enlist an exercise buddy. Make a plan to meet at a specific time and day with a friend, neighbor or co-worker for a work-out. Exercise regularly with your dog. Try telling Fido you don’t want to [...]
With the downturn in the market, good staff are still surprisingly hard to find, particularly at the operator level.A colleague in the hospitality industry, spoke about his challenges:“Good staff have become rare.  Everyone’s competing for the same pool of labour. The young, often with limited education, unskilled and without any career in mind, are just working [...]
Building a successful DubLi business is rooted in motivated yourself and your downline to continually tackle daily marketing tasks. Not sustaining that essential motivation will cause rejections to negatively affect your drive to approach new prospects, the lifeblood of your business.Self-motivation may be difficult when you can’t pinpoint your most effective marketing habits, but once [...]
Five trips to Southeast Asia in 24 months have led to some interesting observations about the differences in learning and training between eastern and western cultures. As with every trip I’ve taken to Southeast Asia, I always learn new, fascinating tidbits, such as:Japanese business style and acumen not only fascinates Americans but other Asians. My [...]
Sales courses and sales training is necessary in today’s informative and competitive environment. With every investment, there is a cost and a return. An investment in sales courses and sales training for your staff is no different. Sales training without a return on your investment may benefit your staff when they need credentials for a [...]
“The illiterate of the 21 century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearnâ€, Alvin Toffler.INTRODUCTION:“By spending just 10 per cent of GDP (RS 4,90,000 Crores) on skill repair, the country would be able to generate extra income of 61 percent of GDP (RS 17,51,487 Crores) [...]
Let me tell you a quick story. When I started my business in 1993, I faced all the challenges experienced by most new business start-ups. I also had to deal with the all the negative situations; the people who said – “The Speaking and Training business is a hard market to break into, it’s very [...]
Review “The Ten-Minute Trainer is an awesome guide for anyone who wants to spark engagement and learning. Its nuggets of wisdom, creative suggestions, and reader-friendly format make it a perfect resource for promoting effective training. Thank you Sharon!” –Mel Silberman, author, 101 Ways to Make Training Active and Training the Active Training Way Discover more [...]