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Business Growth Newsletter  Aug 2010

The following is a selection of articles that I've posted at http://www.bizdom.com.au during the past month or so.

How multi-tasking destroys productivity

Science is again proving what we already know, which is that numerous distractions of the internet are invading our personal and work lives in many unhelpful ways, creating a worsening situation that requires careful attention by business owners and leaders.

Please rate and comment on the multi-tasking distractions article and consider attending our forthcoming half-day training event for owners/directors/managers entitled ‘Productivity Breakthrough – Time is Money‘ where we teach proven methods to restore productivity without dismissing the benefits of modern technology.

(If you book on the event dated 25 August 2010 you can use a Special Ticket with code ECWIINR2WA to secure government funding worth 90% of the price ie pay $49.50 instead of $495.)

What is the best recipe for learning?

So many ingredients.  So many combinations.  So many intentions.  So many outcomes … and not all of them good!

A dose of job design.  2 days of induction (but it says ‘onboarding’ on the package?).  A spot of mentoring.  Performance management by the boss … when they can fit it in.  An executive coach … or 3?  An external course.  Networking event.  eLearning program.  A team building workshop thrown in for good measure.  And a dash of …

And let’s not forget ‘Leadership Development’.  Or are they born, not made?

Read this article to find out about the 70/20/10 rule that is gaining popularity as a guideline, as well as current trends in corporate learning.

Practical wisdom from Aristotle

“Practical wisdom is about doing the right thing, at the right time, in the right way, for the right reasons.  It’s not something you learn by studying or thinking, but by doing.”  So says US Psychologist Barry Schwartz.

Barry’s views are based on the teachings of the famous philosopher Aristotle, who was “very interested in how craftsmen – woodworkers for example – solved unique everyday problems by developing rules of thumb, making mistakes, and correcting their approaches to problems based on previous mistakes.  He thought this example showed how to lead other people and how to be good marital partners, be good parents, teachers and so on.”

This article explains a lot of why I chose the name ‘bizdom‘ for this blog.  And how I go about improving business performance.

Read it to discover how practical wisdom can be readily and beneficially applied in business and in other spheres.

Edensilk launches MultiCOACH to meet demand for coaches and consultants

Anticipating that over 250 ambitious business owners, directors and managers will be attending government sponsored business improvement and development workshops between Jul-Nov 2010 that are to be conducted by Edensilk, it became necessary to marshal additional consultants and coaches to assist with the follow-up of attendees to ensure reinforcement and application; not to mention the administrative workload of event management, etc.  So Edensilk, in conjunction with one of it's subsidiary ventures, WebPartner, has launched www.MultiCOACH.biz as a resource for both buyers and sellers of professional business services and related products.

While presently focused on the immediate administration of the WIIN grant workshops, MultiCOACH will emerge as a valuable resource for the coaching community of Perth and growing businesses in WA.

Capable and experienced coaches and consultants are encouraged to join MultiCOACH as Associates, or at least as Subscribers to keep in touch with developments.  We need more coaches, consultants and practitioners right now across a wide range of disciplines.

Similarly, owners, directors and managers of businesses small and large are encouraged to become members of MultiCOACH.  All the benefits and options are explained on the web site.

Introductory Special Offer: Those who join MultiCOACH as either Members or Associates before 31 August 2010 can do so without charge by inserting special coupon code BIZDOM2010AUG31

Get Involved

All of the articles above and more are posted at http://www.bizdom.com.au plus other resources for your use and comment.

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Until next time ...