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When your work Environment is Toxic.

Toxic workplace is described as an environment where staffs finds it difficult to thrive in their career. This is as a result of negative environment triggered by Company policies, direct Supervisor, Colleagues and even Employers. When you find yourself in this situation, this is what you ...

Rounding up your Vacation/Leave And Dread Resuming Work?

This is what you should do; Make sure you tie up loose ends before you proceed else you will be dragged back during emergencies, delegate unfinished tasks for continuity, do a proper document that keeps the system going in your absence.Shut down on office completely, set ...

Handling Difficult Conversations at Work

At some point as a manager you will be saddled with the responsibility of  having difficult conversations in the overall interest of the organization. This always happen when a difficult situation comes up and needs to be addressed as quickly as possible. If not handled well, it ...

The Importance of Diplomacy in the Workplace 

Diplomacy is the manner we relate with and or way we convey information to our colleagues, superiors, and subordinates.  There are countless people you must work with every day, from Employers to your Line Managers, your colleagues, and everyone in-between. Being diplomatic refers to one’s ability ...

Managing Multi- Generational Workforce

In every workplace, there are four basic generation of staff you will come across. As an Employer or Manager, it is essential that you are able to identify and categorize them, motivate them, win their loyalty, and channel their strengths and characteristics for the over ...

How to Manage a Demanding Boss 

Having a demanding Boss is one of the challenges any employee could face in a workplace but your ability to manage your Boss will give you people management skills. These are the things you must put into consideration when you come across one. First accept that all ...

How to improve your interpersonal skillset at your work place

Interpersonal skills are essential ways of relating with your colleagues at work or even in Business. It is not surprising that it is classified as a must have by employers globally and these include verbal communication, body language, active listening, empathy, teamwork, and conflict resolution. You can ...

Tips to Developing your Interpersonal Intelligence

Interpersonal Intelligence is the ability to simply understand the people around you and their feelings. This will enable you determine how you engage or interact with them. For many who daily interface with people in their profession, it is essential to develop and  master these skills. These ...

Types of Workplace Conflicts and how to avoid them

Workplace conflicts happen when two or more people disagree over a decision or position on work related issues.  This happens from tops to bottom in any business or workplace as a result of poor or lack of communication, Intolerance, lack of understanding. Workplace conflicts types include: Leadership Conflicts: ...

Building the Right Skills

It is not enough to desire a good career development and growth but it is also essential to identify the right skills before building on them. Put the pointers below into consideration Determine the role and job function you wantIdentify the certifications and qualification relevant for the ...