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The Great Business Coaching Confusion

Posted Mon, 2010-07-26 10:26 by Claire

There is a great deal of confusion, and much written about the differences, between training and coaching and mentoring – and even consulting.

It is important that people agree on at least a working definition of each as it affects them:  if you think you are buying training, but receive coaching, you may feel you have been short-changed.  Similarly, if you thought you were having a mentor, and ended up with a trainer or consultant, you could feel a little put out! Read more »

The Strength Deployment Inventory® in a Nutshell

Posted Mon, 2010-07-26 10:00 by Claire

Understanding what motivates you and your employees - and how to activate that motivation to your advantage - is a very powerful tool for business success. Why? Because it impacts directly on productivity, morale, and your bottom line profit.

The Strength Deployment Inventory®(SDI) - a learning resource, proven to be effective in building strong relationships worldwide for more than 25 years - shows you how to measure and understand individual and team behavior. Read more »

Help! My business has become a monster...

Posted Fri, 2010-07-16 16:24 by Claire

“We were doing so well – then it all started to get difficult…”

 Does this sound familiar?

You start a business because you’re good at doing something and passionate about it. Things go well, the orders come in and then you have to employ people and operate on a bigger scale – and that’s when the problems start because while you need your employees to help your business grow they bring with them new stresses that you may never have come across before. Read more »