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    Office Projects Made FUN...well, as fun as possible!

    Thu,May 24,2012 @ 09:10 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Office Projects Made FUN...well, as fun as possible!

    Every employee knows that not all office projects are prestigious, inspiring tasks that are exciting to be a part of. Sometimes they are just average, dare I say boring, projects that need to get done. When your need project needs to be assigned and no one is chopping at the bit to volunteer for it try this...pick group or pair employees..

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    Direct Coaching

    Wed,May 23,2012 @ 04:00 PM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Direct Coaching

    Not all employees learn the same, and group sessions may intimidate some. So, managers need to be prepared with other methods that will encourage workers to put their best foot forward. There are two types of coaching that encourage training reinforcement and continuous learning without using an employee’s peers.

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    Short and Sweet Training

    Wed,May 23,2012 @ 08:00 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Short and Sweet Training

    Nobody wants to sit through training sessions and listen to someone dragging out a lesson. They want the session to be short and engaging. While coaching should be continuous, the actual training sessions should be given in short bursts. Research shows that adults learn best independently and when the material comes in quick segments that do not take up much of their..

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    Coaching Method Tutorial: Chain Training

    Tue,May 22,2012 @ 05:00 PM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Coaching Method Tutorial: Chain Training

    Here is another easy and inexpensive training reinforcement method that we use for our clients. Remember there are many reasons training reinforcement programs are important, including increased returns on investment, increased retention of knowledge, increased sales from better-trained teams, etc. 

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    Finding A Coaching Balance

    Fri,May 18,2012 @ 06:30 PM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Finding A Coaching Balance

    Being a great coach really means using whatever means necessary to provide an avenue for employee to perform better. As a leader and coach, it is vital to find balance between the two roles...be directive but add coaching.

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    A Coaching Quick Reference Guide

    Fri,May 18,2012 @ 02:20 PM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    A Coaching Quick Reference Guide

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    Increase Sales in 3 Easy Steps

    Thu,May 17,2012 @ 09:00 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Increase Sales in 3 Easy Steps

    When it comes to making sales, you need more than luck. While it doesn’t hurt to have it, you need to have product knowledge and the ability to sell. Salespeople need to have great communication skills and be memorable. There are three techniques that a great salesperson uses to get in front of customers and make sales.

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    Coaching Guidelines for Setting Goals

    Tue,May 15,2012 @ 05:30 PM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    Coaching Guidelines for Setting Goals

    Setting goals is an important part of coaching employees. It is vital that goals be within reach while still demanding concentration and effort from the employee. If a goal is too easily attainted, chances are that it did not generate any value, ie) knowledge gain or skill improvement. Conversely, if goals are unattainable employees may begin to feel defeated..

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    How to Coach Relationship Building

    Tue,May 15,2012 @ 09:40 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

     How to Coach Relationship Building 

    When coaching to build customer relationships, whether it be sales reps or customer service reps, there are a few key coaching questions you can work into a coaching session to boost an employee’s level of awareness and ultimately change behavior to consciously work to build relationship with customers.

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    5 Sales Coaching Blunders

    Fri,May 11,2012 @ 10:00 AM | Posted by: Codie Lynn Thompson

    5 Sales Coaching Blunders

    You have probably seen your fair share of articles or blog posts telling you exactly how that person did their coaching and how well it worked for them.  Well, I have decided to take a different approach.  I wanted to get the word out on the top 5 coaching no-no'sthat everyone should follow.   

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