Monthly Archives: March 2009

Diversity Networks: Your Ticket to Industry Leadership

Women’s networks or affinity groups, have traditionally been utilised as a mechanism for organisations to attract and retain women. In a lot of businesses, this is the main sole purpose, mostly acting as a recruitment PR activity “We have a … Continue reading

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Power and the Illusion of Control

I came across this study recently, which I found fascinating: the outcomes of which suggest that the experience of power leads to an illusion of personal control. The research summary reads: “Research from Niro Sivanathan, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour … Continue reading

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Reversing the Brain Drain by Achieving Engagement

Entrepreneurs are lucky people. They have a passion, and their work provides such fulfilment, that they can somehow carry on following their dream when the odds are really against them. In my previous life, I had a retail business offering … Continue reading

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Success IS an Attitude

March is a wonderful month for women as International Woman’s Day (8th March), is a time when we all recognise the achievements of women who have succeeded when the odds were against them. From the days of the Suffragettes to modern-day … Continue reading

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The Key to Irresistible Service: Stand in your Customers Shoes (or Stilettos)

Banks are under great pressure to recoup some of the pennies that could momentarily redress their dire financial situations. I say momentarily, because with the wave of acquisitions and toxic asset re-evaluations, write-offs are mounting like stalactites on serious speed. … Continue reading

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Twitter Updates for 2009-03-03

I am supporting women worldwide with this tweet. #apowerfulnoise http://shortn.it/tweet-a-thon # On the look out for socially responsible, creative and ethical start-ups for Bidiversity http://is.gd/lB0F # Powered by Twitter Tools.

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Twitter Updates for 2009-03-03

I am supporting women worldwide with this tweet. #apowerfulnoise http://shortn.it/tweet-a-thon # On the look out for socially responsible, creative and ethical start-ups for Bidiversity http://is.gd/lB0F # Powered by Twitter Tools.

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