Posts by Nicole Jones
Team Tactician. Building relationships – with you and each other
The communication tools we recommend and teach are more than just words on a page. We use them here at Tactician too! Have you ever watched someone try to sell you something and wondered if they’ve actually ever used the thing they’re trying to sell? Yeah, we have too. That’s why we do more than…
Read MoreLearning and Development takes centre stage
Do you use the end of the financial year to pause and reflect? Or is the 1st July your prompt to look forward and decide where you want your business to be positioned this time next year and into the future? It’s the start of a brand new financial year and with lockdowns and quarantine…
Read MoreGutsy businesses put their best foot forward
Gutsy businesses put their best foot forward And sometimes that best foot isn’t even your own Can you believe we’re hurtling towards the end of May? It’s also hard to believe we’re into year three of the pandemic. It seems like only yesterday we were all thinking this coronavirus was just some kind of bump…
Read MoreWe’re sort of returning to normal, but is that a good thing?
Hasn’t 2020 been a challenging year? Here in Australia we’ve weathered terrifying bush fires, then the skies opened up to answer our prayers for rain which turned into severe flooding. The devastation was just awful. Next, the pandemic hit, and well – the impact of that on personal lives, businesses and the economy is almost…
Read MoreGutsy Presenters Finish Strong
You’re feeling good. Your presentation has gone well so far. You spent plenty of time rehearsing the guts of it, so you felt pretty confident when you got up there. You’ve shared some anecdotes to bring your material to life – hell, you even got a laugh or two. You click through to your final…
Read MoreThe Hot Seat
One of the crappy parts of being a leader is sometimes having to tell people stuff they don’t want to hear. Like when there’s a big change afoot. You want to do the best by your people (and stop the rumour mill working harder than it already is), so you gather everyone together to make…
Read MoreWant to be more persuasive?
You’ve just given your first update to the senior leadership team. To be asked to speak was a huge opportunity, but to be honest you’re just glad it’s done. The CEO didn’t ask you any questions (thank goodness!) and you did everything in your power to avoid looking anywhere near the Sales Director because this…
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