Why Do Some People Get Promoted And Others Don’t?

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Why Do Some People Get Promoted And Others Don’t?

Apart from those already high up the career ladder with nowhere else to go, the rest of us have to work very hard for a promotion. The terms for promoting an employee across organizations are not always clear or uniform. In some cases, promotions are done through a combination of performance evaluation and promotion examination. For others, it may be a combination of different factors. The key is to identify what factors your organization considers in deciding whether an employee should be promoted or not and work on getting yourself noticed.

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How Do I Remain Alert At Meetings?

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How Do I Remain Alert At Meetings?

Meetings are usually called to solve problems, share information/feedback, brainstorm and build commitments, to mention a few objectives. Depending on the objective of the meeting, it may involve going through reports or presentations. Though there are many benefits to be had (in some cases), it can be quite challenging taking part in seemingly endless meetings and discussions.

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How Do I Exercise My Leadership Skills At Work?

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How Do I Exercise My Leadership Skills At Work?

For a start, let’s establish the difference between management and leadership. According to Professor Warren G. Bennis, “Leaders are people who do the right thing” while “Managers are people who do things right.” Leadership is basically inspiring people to do things while management can often be about dictating what people should do.

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How To Handle Office Politics

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How To Handle Office Politics

For some of us, we're content sitting in our cubicles, getting the work done and calling it a day without getting involved in any drama. For others, playing the game is a way of life. To be successful at work however, you must learn to cope with the politics. Whether you're actively involved or not, there are some key points to be aware of in managing office politics.

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How To Stop Being Afraid Of Your Boss

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How To Stop Being Afraid Of Your Boss

A negative, critical or harsh boss can ruin your day as well as your chances of a successful career by recalibrating your mind — negatively. It's hard to be focused and proud of your accomplishments if your boss is constantly putting you down and reminding you of how incompetent you are. Bosses are meant to supportive and respectful. 

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Preparing For A Video Interview: Skype

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Preparing For A Video Interview: Skype

Remote communications are now widely used with lots of meetings holding online, especially when attendees are located in different places. Some organizations even allow their employees to work from home in what is popularly known as teleworking. Interviews are increasingly conducted using telephone and video. This is where Skype comes in. 

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