One of the joys of really great teamwork is the enormous scope for creative thinking and innovative problem solving. Team problem solving is great!

Of course, the final challenge of managing a remote team is to take care of the welfare and wellbeing of people who can be a very long way from you. The usual quiet chat in an informal arrangement is off the table. And so too is your...

Everything works better when you have a process to follow. This 8-step feedback process for giving formal performance feedback will give you confidence

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...

Meetings are conversations - sometimes a series of conversations. So, in this video, we consider meetings as conversations and look at the five types of conversation that can make up a meeting.

The core of chairing meetings is managing the meeting itself. There's a lot to do when you are managing a meeting, so let's get straight into it!

Silence is a gift. It allows the other person to be heard. But the real power of silence is in how other people perceive it... as confidence and insight.



The person in a meeting who is most comfortable with silence will be...

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....

It's better to judge people on the quality of the questions they ask, than on the answers they give. In negotiation, questioning is a hugely valuable skill.



So, in this video, we look at how to ask questions, and discuss 8...

Presence is that state where people cannot help but notice you are there - in a good way. And one half of the key to this is Mental Presence. Being there, mentally.

An important part of the human magnetism that we call charisma is being likeable. But do you know how to be likeable? I'll break it down for you.

You won't always need to set ground rules when you chair a meeting. But there are times when you will need them.<b<br/>r/>

So, in this video, we look at the different ground rules you may want to set.

One of the most powerful ways to enhance your gravitas is to structure your comments. This shows that you are in command of what you're saying and demonstrates logical thinking. Both of these will give your listeners confidence that...

FT Globetrotter - FT Globetrotter goes behind the scenes at Hav & Mar with Swedish-Ethiopian restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson and his artistic collaborator Derrick Adams. Samuelsson hopes the seafood restaurant will set an example in the...

FT interview - Frances Haugen talks to the FT's European tech correspondent Madhumita Murgia about the 'huge opportunity' to introduce strong new digital laws, and why she chose to speak out against the social media giant.

FT Rethink - The conversation around climate action is often dominated by intense debates around personal behaviour. But, according to the FT’s Simon Mundy, the danger is that these debates could crowd out more important questions. He...

This video demonstrates the Davinci model and explains to us the capabilities of the Davinci model and what things it can do. You will learn about its classification and categorization abilities, content generation, conversation, and...

In this video, we will show you how to use ChatGPT by setting up an account with the platform. You will learn how to create an account, how to navigate the platform. We will also discuss some capabilities and limitations of...

When you talk to yourself, what does your inner voice say? Are you kind to yourself? Do you tell yourself things that will improve your mental health, or make it worse? If you need help improving your self-talk, we’ve got some tips...

When you’re having a conversation with someone, are you actively engaged with what they’re saying? Or are you waiting for your turn to talk? How do you let other people know you’re listening to what they’re telling you?
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Despite what you might think, social media marketing is not about selling!! A selling first strategy is not going to convert so let's do these strategies to get better long term results.

Are you a reader? Talking about books is a great way to connect with people. Learn about Lindsay's and Michelle's reading habits and get the key questions to start a conversation about this inspiring topic.

If you reach a super high level of English, when should you deploy those rare, high-level words, and when should you hold back? It all depends on who you're around for the best possible human- listen in today.

Today we answer a listener question about 'neither nor' in English. We share a simple protip for avoiding this English grammar trap so you have one less thing to worry about!