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Excel AI – New Usage Data & Statistics Q2 2024
Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence …. but how many people are actually using artificial intelligence day-to-day? To find out, we surveyed Excel users across the spectrum, from beginners to experienced professionals. Given the speed that AI is now being…
PowerPoint Statistics 2024
We’ve probably all sat through a Powerpoint at some stage in our lives, whether at school, university, at work or when attending an event. But how many users does Powerpoint have in 2023? And how does that compare with the…
Communication Skills Statistics UK – Communication in the Workplace 2024
Good communication in the workplace can make us more productive, help build better team morale and professional relationships. Poor communication, on the other hand, can leave employees and managers frustrated and mean we get less done. But just how effective…
Five Challenges to Virtual Team Success
Running a virtual team is one of the modern challenges many managers face. Managing your workers remotely can be difficult. This article looks at five challenges to virtual team success that you may encounter along the way. Being successful in managing this…
The Urgency Effect & 3 Ways To Beat It
Put simply, the Urgency Effect is our habit of mistaking the urgent for the important. We all know that we should focus on important tasks with larger payoffs. However, when presented with a choice between: Low-value tasks which will expire…
Creating a Personal Development Plan
There’s something to be said about trusting your instincts and going with the flow. There’s a time and place to allow the universe to manifest. But when you’re committed to pursuing goals and improving your life, having a plan can…
Influencing A Neutral Audience
Effective communication starts with adjusting your technique for your audience. Influencing others always begins with understanding them. One of the trickiest types of audience to deal with is a neutral one. This is the audience that doesn’t know much about you…
Understanding Workplace Dynamics
Workplace power is the capacity to get someone else to do what you would like them to do. It is made up of two components — your level of authority and your level of influence. Leaders use workplace dynamics to…
Using Open-Ended Questions To Build Relationships
‘The best investment is in the tools of one’s trade’ Benjamin Franklin Influencing and persuading are critical skills to develop during your career. They expand your impact and ability to get things done. Active listening is a vital part of…
Complete Guide – Workplace Conflict Resolution
Work can be stressful. Deadlines and pressure to hit targets can lead to conflict as colleagues vie for position and compete with each other. Stress and tiredness only make things worse. Learning to get along with other people, whether they…
Applying for a Line Management Role
Line managers play an essential role in the efficient running of all businesses. They provide guidance and motivation to staff and ensure that the company operates smoothly. For anyone with ambitions to work their way up to the senior levels…
5 Ways To Show You Should Be Promoted
It’s a good idea to be sure that a line management role would suit you before you try to get promoted to the position. This is most people’s first management role and a key first step into a career in…