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Spread the loveProviding feedback is important if you want your employees know how they are performing and what is expected of them, and it is part of supporting your team’s learning and development. Great constructive feedback helps employees recognize and avoid their mistakes and inspires them to achieve their potential. One important thing to note, […]

Spread the loveMeeting strangers in a position of authority, talking about yourself, being evaluated and judged on your appearance, demeanor, and ability to sell yourself—these are all triggers for social anxiety. Interview anxiety can be an obstacle for those looking for work. For those with social anxiety disorder (SAD), job interviews can be even more difficult. However, there […]

Spread the loveFor most people, a day does not go by that you are not selling something to somebody. When you are trying to convince someone to change a point of view and to come around to your way of thinking, you are selling. on a professional level if you make offers to people, you […]

Spread the loveContent marketing is the form of marketing which is mainly focused on creating and distributing contents to a target audience online, with the plan to satisfy the top and middle objective of your business sales funnel, which are awareness and engagement goals. Most businesses use content marketing in the form of email newsletters, blogs, […]

Spread the loveEvery manager struggles to keep employees motivated from time to time, but great managers know that employee motivation is key to overall success. Remember that a happy team of employees leads to a profitable company. But employee happiness is not something that just takes care of itself. It is a piece of your […]

Spread the loveNormally, after staying several years at the same company, a worker will definitely start to consider negotiating for a pay raise, not just as part of career growth but also to cope with the economy. Off course, salaries and other benefits are major reasons people work. For some companies, there is a standard procedure […]

Spread the loveAs you prepare to interview these potential employees, it is important to look beyond the technical skills which are only part of the picture when it comes to finding the right person for the job. In fact, soft skills are just as important as hard skills when it comes to evaluating candidates for […]

Spread the loveMost times, we use mentor and role model interchangeably. Although both words are similar in meaning, but has it also ever occurred to you that there is a distinct difference between the two words? This article hopes to answer this question and help you understand the importance of mentors and role models. Mentorship […]

Spread the loveProcrastination is a big killer of dreams. Delaying, putting off things, slacking, hiding from work, facing work only when it’s unavoidable, then repeating this loop all over again. When we procrastinate, we waste our free time and put off important tasks we should be doing till it is too late. Then at the […]

Spread the loveIt is a fact that whatever path you are going, someone else have gone through it. Basically, the idea of having a mentor is to get that someone to show you the way, so you avoid unnecessary mistakes. However, getting the right mentor for your specific needs takes time and research to find […]

Spread the loveYou will agree with me that one of the best ways to break into a chosen field or learn more about becoming an entrepreneur is to find someone that has gone before you and gained success at the same goal. This person has the ability to provide valuable advice and encouragement to you […]

Spread the loveWere you ever asked what you would like to be when you grow up when you were younger? If yes, what they were asking you, is your career path. As we grow, we begin to consciously or unconsciously choose a career path for ourselves. It is very important to take time to consciously […]

Spread the loveTeamwork skills is one of the necessary skills you should possess, if you work with a group of people in a team. It makes your relationship with the other team members seamless, increases your chances for raises, promotions and other earnings. No matter your experience level or position, continuously focusing on becoming a […]

Spread the loveWorking in the midst of people who don’t like you or your company can be very frustrating. You can’t be an effective team player if your colleagues don’t like or connect with you. You will be a one-man-squad in a team. Therefore, getting you colleagues to like and connect with you is a […]

Spread the loveNo doubt, everyone wants certainty, in everything. And our career in not an exemption. However, uncertainty is everywhere. As human beings, we crave security and a sense of control, but there is a limit to what we can actually control. However, even in the midst of uncertainty, we can find ways to control […]

Spread the loveOne of the most difficult challenges you will have at your place of work is a difficult or bad. It can be frustrating, and at a point you might consider quitting. You might be in that point now. But before you decide to take the last step of quitting your job, we have […]

Spread the loveBuilding a strong classroom community is possible even during students’ asynchronous work time. Community building in school happens best when everyone is together in person, or in remote classes during live synchronous sessions. Yet over this past year, a large number of remote classes happened asynchronously, and sometimes a class that is completely asynchronous, […]

Spread the loveAccording to a 2002 study, focusing on an end result without considering the effort needed to achieve that result can lead to a loss of motivation. But if we guide our students to focus on the process rather than the outcome, they have a better chance of experiencing small wins that lead to improvement. […]

Spread the loveThere are many reasons why many people fail to achieve their goals. It could be self-doubt, lack of commitment and motivation, or lack of focus. Somewhere along the way, they have decided to set their goals aside and put their attention elsewhere. Sometimes also, It could be that the goals were not set […]

Spread the loveLearning to avoid workplace gossip that lead to negativity is vital to focusing on your work and being more productive. If you perceive that gossip is a problem in your office, what should you do? The fact is, you may not be able to change the corporate culture overnight, but you can change […]

Spread the loveYou may have definitely heard the saying, “first impression matters”. That is absolutely true. Although you can correct a first bad impression by getting it right the second time, it will cost less to get it right the first time. Your first day at a new job is always memorable and eventful. You’ll […]

Spread the loveOne of the problems most people have, which leads to underperformance, procrastination, and the likes, is time management. Everyone have 24-hours in a day, but the difference between top performers, and low performers, is the ability top manage the 24 hours in order to be more productive. There have been a lot of […]

Spread the loveSo, you have landed a job, and your employer wants you to work remotely, or your organization adopted the remote work policy, congratulations. However, you are consigned about productivity, and how you can optimize your work. Well, it’s a nice consign, considering that remote work policy is new to some. To find out […]

Spread the loveYou will agree with me that the first factor most people consider before taking a job is the salary and other financial benefits. As much as this is important, there is a lot more aspects of the job and company to consider, all of which are important and shouldn’t by any means be […]

Spread the loveIt is no news that the effects of last year’s coronavirus, has ripple effects on the current year, in most sectors. Even in job search, things are no longer the same. The fact is, between 70 and 80 percent of jobs are not published publicly, and 85 percent of jobs are found through networking. However, it […]

Spread the loveExperience they say, is the best teacher. However, the experience must not be yours. One of the best ways to learn is to do so from the failures and successes of others. When you set out to become an entrepreneur, nobody can prepare you for what you are about to experience. However, you can get […]

Spread the loveRead previous …. When third graders tested out centripetal force, they had them tie any kind of string (ribbon, twine, fishing line, yarn, even a shoelace) around any kind of small soft thing (cotton ball, stuffed animal). A single tissue was used in the example. No matter what they used, they were able […]

Spread the loveAs districts reel to meet the evolving needs of their communities beset by a pandemic, the loss of experiential, maker-centered learning seems inevitable. Teachers in remote or hybrid settings face a real challenge, made all the more urgent by the need for students to engage in tactile learning away from ubiquitous screens. But […]

Spread the loveAlternative education can be defined as “a school or program maintained and operated by a local or regional board of education that is offered to students in a nontraditional educational setting and addresses the social, emotional, behavioral and academic needs of such students.”  Alternative education encompasses many pedagogical approaches differing from mainstream pedagogy. Such alternative learning environments may be found within state, charter, and independent schools as well as home-based […]

Spread the loveIndigenous education refers to the inclusion of indigenous knowledge, models, methods, and content within formal and non-formal educational systems. Often in a post-colonial context, the growing recognition and use of indigenous education methods can be a response to the erosion and loss of indigenous knowledge and language through the processes of colonialism. Furthermore, it […]

Spread the loveWhen you try to solve everyone’s problems, you will end up creating enough for yourself. On of the greatest trap in business is not choosing a niche at the early stages. The fact is, you can’t solve the world’s problems. You are not a superhero. So, you have to niche down. But, what […]

Spread the loveAs the popular saying goes, Jack of all trade, master of none. If you try to solve every problem for everyone, there are a lot of disadvantages that come with it. This is the reason, you should choose a niche and focus on it, especially if you want your business to scale this […]

Spread the loveEvidence-based education is the use of well designed scientific studies to determine which education methods work best. It consists of evidence-based teaching and evidence-based learning. Evidence-based learning methods such as spaced repetition can increase rate of learning. The evidence-based education movement has its roots in the larger movement towards evidence-based-practices. Evidence about the progress students make is crucial information for teaching. […]

Spread the loveThis is a learning strategy which allows learners take charge of their own learning process. This includes diagnosis of learning needs, identify learning goals, select learning strategies and evaluate learning performances and outcomes.  It is the ability for a person to formulate a plan and identify the tools, resources and strategies needed for […]

Spread the loveIf you are looking to switch to a better career this year, the first thing you should do is find and develop a skill. Finding the right skill with good demand is important to earn more money as a freelancer. But, it is even more important to find something that you enjoy doing, […]

Spread the loveInformal learning refers to learning that occurs away from a structured, formal classroom environment. Informal learning is considered a form of asynchronous learning. Informal learning is a style of learning in which the learner sets their own goals and objectives. Informal learning occurs in a variety of places, such as at home, work, and through daily interactions and shared relationships among members of society. […]

Spread the loveSpecial education programs are designed for those students who are mentally, physically, socially and/or emotionally delayed.  This aspect of delay, broadly categorized as a developmental delay, signify an aspect of the child’s overall development, that is, physical, cognitive, and scholastic skills, which place them behind their peers.  Due to these special requirements, students’ […]

Spread the loveThe term “open learning” is used to describe learning situations in which learners have the flexibility to choose from a variety of options in relation to the time, place, instructional methods, modes of access, and other factors related to their learning processes. There’s a mounting pressure on today’s colleges and universities to demonstrate their worth. As tuition costs continue […]

Spread the loveYour value proposition is your unique identifier. Without it, people don’t have a reason to work with you over somebody else. A value prop is a brief explanation of both the functional and emotional benefits your product or service provides to customers. It is not just who you are and what you do […]

Spread the loveWhen you create a product, it is important to know who the product is meant for. This is where crafting a buyer persona comes in. Buyer personas are fictional representations of your ideal customers based on data and research. They help you Focus your time on qualified prospects, Guide product development to suit the […]

Spread the loveEmployee relations refers to the management of the relationship that exist between employers and employees. An organization with a good employee relations program provides fair and consistent treatment to all employees so they will be committed to their jobs and loyal to the company. Without proper employee relations, work efficiency will be affected negatively because of the relationship […]

Spread the loveCustomer Service is not just a department. It is the life line of any business. In today’s competitive market, a business cannot ignore one of its most important stake holders which are its employees. Therefore, excellent customers service is necessary. More so, customer service is one of the important aspects of your business […]