In the current globalized world of business, Presentations have become an intrinsic part. Not a day goes without making a Presentation to the CEO or the Chairman, or the Angel Investor, or banker, or any one else for that matter, for clinching a deal, or for raising a fund or a loan, or what have you. Presentations need not be such an awesome task if you learn to apply the basics.The main elements of a Presentation are preparation and practice....more
Not just students, just about everyone invariably have to take down notes at some point or the other. The conventional method of writing is the linear way, where every point is faithfully written in full sentences, taking care of meaning, syntax and commas, etc. This does not help us in effective note taking as we struggle to keep pace with the speaker or our racing thoughts in quickly writing down the information. But with Mind Maps, it can be...more
The inevitable part of life is problems. Whether small or big, there are always myriad problems demanding our attention and action at every step of our waking life. There are different methods to overcome the different hurdles that we encounter in various areas of our life. One such time worn practice to understanding our problem and dealing with them effectively is SWOT analysis, otherwise known as Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat analysis. As an elementary method, SWOT analysis has wide application in the business context. However, it is equally useful in individual context as well, as in self-development, where you need to analyze your true self to make appropriate changes and help move forward to success and happiness.As the name indicates, the process involves identifying your Strengths and Weaknesses, and exploring at length, the Opportunities and Threats you face. It is a particularly useful method as it helps you to uncover the hidden opportunities and successfully eliminate threats by understanding your areas of strengths and using them to your advantage, while turning weakness into potential prospects. The common way to forming a detailed SWOT analysis...more
Project Planning is an inevitable process for handling any project, be it small or big. Successful and timely execution of a project is vital to any project. Hence proper Project Planning is indispensable. The elements of Project Planning will involve estimating time for different segments of work, time planning for various layers of tasks,...more
An important aspect of leadership is having the ability to choose the right people for the right job. This is a vital role that leaders will invariably be called upon to perform. In any team sport, a great deal of time is spent in picking the right players for the game. Selection is done keeping these factors in mind as player’s skill,...more
Mind Mapping, if you are not aware, primarily uses non-linear methods and leans heavily on association and links. These very features of Mind Mapping lend the technique a great deal of power and simplicity, and the resourcefulness of the technique emerges only from the actual application. You will find that Mind Mapping greatly facilitates group activities and hence is ideal for Brainstorming, Project Planning, Presentation and whole lot of other applications as you can creatively apply. What is of significance is that Mind Maps are a great boon in large business corporations, where thousands of executives or employees have to undergo training, or managers are involved in Meetings, Presentations, Brainstorming, Seminars, and wide range of other activities. When Mind Maps are applied in these sessions, you will be fascinated by how the whole process takes on a new meaning and significance. People who have applied Mind Maps will vouch for the value they derived. Not surprising then that Boeing, Oracle EDS, Nabisco and other big companies that used the technique drew immense benefits. Testimonies to this are as follows:A Boeing Aircraft Engineering Manual was condensed into a...more
Lets look at an earning pattern of two individuals A and B. A earns his 100% income from Source1, his only source. B earns in a slightly different pattern. He earns just 1% income from Source1, 1% income from Source2, 1% income from Source3 and so...more
When you purchase a house or a vehicle these are some of the biggest investments you may encounter, so make sure you have some skills and information in regards to negotiating a good deal for yourself. When purchasing a vehicle there are several...more
Celebrities and high-ranking political officials make aconcerted effort to craft their reputation shouldn't you?Everything from the way they dress, to the words that theyuse, the things they do, the places they are seen, and thepeople they associate...more
There are many myths associated with the culture of selling. The social sciences characterize a myth as a story or theme that embodies a particular idea or aspect of a culture.Here's the "story" on which Sales Myth #14 is based:An enthusiastic...more
In the world of mortgages and complex financial arrangements for housing, you need to be armed with the facts. Not knowing what you are getting into when you sign on the dotted line(s) could end up hurting you more than helping you. In the case of...more
Have you ever dreamed of a scenario when money belonging to you would suddenly find its way back to you to make things better? Ever dreamed of a sudden windfall? Well your dream is not pure fantasy. As on date, thirty five billion dollars is lying...more