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Blair McPherson
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13 Jan 2020 - 07:34

null How to start a difficult conversation 

The person you are going to talk to isn’t going to like what you have to say. They are going to take it personally. You are going to challenge them and their reaction may be defensive, antagonistic or accusatory.  As a senior manager concerned with the quality of people management within the organisation I was surprised at how many managers felt ill equipped to have a... See more
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Blair McPherson
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18 Jul 2017 - 13:02

null Psyching up for success

  Success is a series of good performances so psyching yourself up beforehand is essential. For the job interview it's telling yourself "YOU DESERVE THIS - FOCUS". For the big presentation it's telling your self ,"YOU CAN DO IT".For those crucial negotiations it's telling yourself," TRUST IN YOUR ABILITIES ". For the make or break cards on the table one to one with the boss it's telling... See more
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Blair McPherson
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:25

null Man marking

  Man marking like many management expressions originates from sport. To man mark is to follow    your designated opponent around the field of play, wherever they go you follow never letting them out of your reach. Man marking is the practise of employers closely scrutinising the work of an employee. It is different to the close supervision and support a manager gives a new... See more
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