Issues management, it's enough to make any manager feel ill. Below, we've shared some of our top tips for managing an issue when it arises. Rule 1 - Always have a plan. Get your team together and block out an entire day (yes, you'll need this long) to consider all possible scenarios that could go … Continue reading Issues Management 101
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Obama’s social success
As The President's reign comes to an end, it seems apt to look at some of the social media tricks that Obama does well. Presenting a focused and clear message - Remember Hope? It's a one word slogan that created buzz and worked to build Obama's profile. Authenticity - Obama signs off social media posts, authored … Continue reading Obama’s social success
Olympic Dairy Milk?
A bit of fun post for a Friday. Cadbury has released a special "Australian Olympic Team Edition" of their chocolate. It's not Vegemite (been there, done that) and it's not pavlova, although we think that may be a great one (anyone listening at Cadbury??) It is, Lamington and according to product description includes: "Dairy Milk … Continue reading Olympic Dairy Milk?
Instagram beats Twitter
Instagram now has more than 500 million users, including 300 million daily active users. What this says is that while their subscriber base has now surpassed Twitter's, the number of active users is far less, so not as many people are actively posting / participating in using this channel. Tell us in the comments, do … Continue reading Instagram beats Twitter
New Emojis on the way
We've heard via various social media news sites that some new emojis are on the way. The release date is slated for June 21st (US time) and the new emojis will add to the already expansive image collection. For those brands associated with health the "sneezing face" emoji will be popular, as will the man … Continue reading New Emojis on the way
How to catch up after a break
So recently I was on leave for a dear friend's wedding. While I was keeping an eye on things during my "leave" the inbox I returned to wasn't the one that I left. With numerous subscription emails, emails from clients and then a few from friends to deal with I thought I'd share a few … Continue reading How to catch up after a break
Microsoft purchases LinkedIn
Now's the time to update your profile and the Sydney Morning Herald has created a list of 19 mistakes you could be making with your profile. To read the story, click here.
Help your colleagues
Good things…
Words of wisdom: Don't rush your tasks, tell your manager / superiors / clients the amount of time the task will take and if you find that it's taking longer, notify them immediately to rework the timeline.
Networking for business
Networking doesn't have to always take place at dedicated events. Consider the opportunities through your children's school, or perhaps through social groups. Remember not to "force" the topic of business, let it arise naturally.
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