We're programmed to think every issue is binary: "us vs. them." But Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks, says the real enemy isn't a person but a mindset. He introduces a new initiative that aims to bring together "builders" from...

Recently back from the COP26 UN climate conference in Scotland, former Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tómasdóttir sums up the outcomes of the gathering, the progress she saw and the work that's left to be done this way: "The most...

New ReviewOften, Project Managers have a formal responsibility to appraise team members’ performance during and at the end of a project. But, even if performance appraisal is not a requirement on you, I believe it is a duty you should honor.

Here are 5 Tips for Assertive Communication in group meetings or important conversations. These move from low-risk to high-risk ways to communicate assertively AND in ways that benefit the group as well.

Howcast - Learn how to use feminine nouns and how to use "la" from Spanish teacher Andrea Cukier in this Howcast video.

Howcast -Beat "The Arsenal Gates" from Assassin's Creed Revelations with this online demo of the fourth installment of the series from Ubisoft.

Sometimes meetings are necessary and sometimes they can be a waste of time. Learn to be professional during any meeting with these tips.

This Video Explains Persuasive Negotiation Tactics - Central Route

Stages of a multiparty negotiation? The stages of a multiparty negotiation include: Pre-negotiation Stage Formal Negotiation Stage Agreement

What will you do to create a real project team?



I remembered this when I came across the concept of 'Real Teams'. This idea comes from Jon Katzenbach, a leading thinker

on teams.

Jon...

In this video, Moritz the mouse teaches the importance of order and organization in various aspects of life. From having a balanced diet to keeping a tidy room, Moritz emphasizes how being organized can lead to success and...

Sometimes the life of a project manager seems to be a constant trudge from one meeting to the next. And it doesn’t help that you are responsible for leading some of them! So, creating a good...

Projects have teams, and teams need to meet. So your next project team meeting is a valuable opportunity to advance your project and motivate your team... Or it's a chance to waste everyone's time!



Do you know how to run a...

Learn how formal meetings operate; starting with setting a time and place for the meeting and inviting attendees;

Distribute a structured agenda well before the meeting, with items for discussion, information or decision, and...

The first step in chairing a meeting is planning your meeting. You need to determine what your meeting will be about, what you want to achieve and how you'll achieve it, and the logistics.



So, before you start planning your...

A facilitated meeting is one where the chair or facilitator creates an effective conversation among participants. We can use facilitated meetings for exploring issues, resolving problems, generating ideas, or making decisions....

The opening stage of a negotiation is where the parties first come together. It sets up a shared basis for the negotiation to come.



When you are opening your negotiation, there are seven things you need to cover. So, I'll...

Team meetings can be an awesome way to get your team coordinated. Or they can be a huge drain on your team’s time and morale.<b<br/>r/>

What are the essential elements of an effective team meeting, if you want to foster great team working?

If you are going to attend a meeting, make it worthwhile. Preparing to attend a meeting will make all the difference. You need to know what you want and get ready to get it.



So, in this video we'l look at how to prepare for a...

Geography of China | Countries of the World

In the digital age, it’s never been easier for governments to influence our opinions and actions using propaganda. So what does propaganda actually look like in the 21st century – and how effective is it?

Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) gives us a detailed view of the ancient Athenian deliberative assembly.

Stanford University classicist and political scientist Josiah Ober relates how the interests of elites and the general population were intertwined in classical Athens, and how we might be able to harness some of those ancient concepts in...

Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) paints a vivid picture of an ancient Athenian assembly, describing how speakers had to find a way to consistently appeal to two very different audiences simultaneously.