You have a problem, and you reach for the same old fix—because it feels safe. Then the problem comes back, the meeting stretches, and the team gets tired of “trying harder.” That’s the moment you need creative problem solving, not more effort. The question is: what do you change first—the solution, or how you think?
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You probably haven’t heard of Laro ng Lahi—and that’s exactly why you need to. Laro ng Lahi are traditional Filipino games, deeply woven into the culture and community. Think of them as the heartbeat of the old neighborhoods. Games like Patintero, Tumbang Preso, and Luksong
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The most dangerous part of procrastination is how normal it feels. You tell yourself “later,” then later becomes last minute, and last minute becomes your lifestyle. If you’re ready to stop procrastinating at work, start here with ten simple ways
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Run this when your team keeps “solving” the problem… and it keeps coming back. The 5 Whys is a quick creative thinking tool: ask “Why?” five times until the real cause shows up, not just the symptom. Do it before you fix anything, so you stop patching and start preventing.
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Try this when you’re a manager who keeps “figuring it out alone”—handling conflict, giving feedback, and carrying the pressure—while your team watches how you show up. A leadership coach doesn’t give you answers; they help you sharpen your decisions, strengthen
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Let me tell you a story. There was a speaker named Maria. She was set to deliver a big presentation to a room full of executives. Halfway through her talk, the projector stopped working. Instead of panicking, Maria adapted. She
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Discover 10 innovative ways to use customer stories in leadership training to enhance your team’s skills and improve the customer journey. Ideal for managers and supervisors.
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Workshops and seminars are two different types of classes you can take. Both are great, but they work in different ways. I do both workshops and seminars, and I make them very interactive because I believe in engaging with people
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Knowing how to work under pressure is a crucial skill. It’s about more than just getting through the day—it’s about mastering stress and performing at your best.
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We’ve navigated through the steps of Complete Staff Work, covering research, analysis, presenting findings, and handling feedback. Now, let’s dive into a crucial final step: follow-up and implementation. This step ensures that your well-crafted recommendations are acted upon and yield
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We’ve been on quite a journey through the steps of Completed Staff Work, covering everything from research to presentation skills. Now, let’s dive into a crucial aspect that often gets overlooked: handling feedback. Feedback is not just about listening to
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We’ve walked through researching, analyzing, formulating recommendations, writing reports, and reviewing our work in the journey of Complete Staff Work. Now, let’s focus on a critical skill: presenting your findings persuasively to decision-makers. Great research and analysis are essential, but
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We’ve journeyed through researching, analyzing, formulating recommendations, and writing reports in Complete Staff Work. Now, let’s talk about an often overlooked but crucial step: the review process. Reviewing and revising your work ensures it’s clear, accurate, and impactful. Let’s dive
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We’ve discussed the importance of research, analysis, and formulating recommendations in Complete Staff Work. Now, it’s time to put it all together in a clear, concise, and comprehensive report or brief. Let’s dive into how you can develop these essential
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If you’re familiar with Business Case Development (BCD), you’ll know it’s a powerful tool for making smart decisions in business. But if you work in government, you might find that Completed Staff Work (CSW) is even more crucial. Here’s why.
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We’ve journeyed through the steps of researching and analyzing information in Complete Staff Work. Now, let’s tackle the next vital step: formulating recommendations. This is where all your hard work pays off, turning insights into sound, actionable advice. Let’s dive
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