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Studying For Success Memory Boosters Learn how to recall information effectively with this interactive and informative JEDlet. This JEDlet will examine mnemonic techniques and creative methods that will help you boost your memory power. This is the second part of a two-part series designed to improve your study skills. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Math and Your Career Learn the uses of trigonometry in everyday life. Practical, real-life situations show you the links between the math you learn in class and its applications in different trades and professions. Help kids love Math! This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting. please contact us for more information on group accounts.  more...

Assertiveness at Work Synopsis Becoming more assertive can help improve your communications and interactions with those around you. Drawing on the assertiveness techniques outlined here, discover how you can use assertiveness in everyday difficult situations at work, and come to mutually acceptable solutions with your coworkers and management. (Audio player required.) 40-minute online tutorial for individual and  more...

Business Etiquette I Synopsis Business calls for a knowledge of etiquette in a variety of situations. Discover how to conduct yourself correctly in the workplace, in dealing with technology, when dining, when doing business internationally, or attending one of the many social occasions that present themselves in business. This is the first of two JEDlets that explore the etiquette required in a variety of business  more...

Recruitment Interview Pitfalls Conduct interviews in a professional manner and make a positive impression on candidates. To create a positive experience for you and your candidates, determine the key components of a successful recruitment process, learn how to avoid typical pitfalls, and take note of effective communication techniques. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group  more...

Recruitment and Interviews, Capturing Competency Looking to pinpoint the skills and abilities of a candidate? Incorporate this proven five-step competency-driven template into your recruitment interviews. Examine the prerequisites of this process and explore tips on gathering and interpreting revealing data on applicants. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Read Your Candidate Better evaluate job applicants by identifying the various messages they send during an interview. Use a variety of question types to provoke specific responses and determine whether the candidate possesses the necessary qualifications. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting. Contact us for additional information and more on group  more...

Outwitting Workplace Stress Workplace stress has a detrimental impact on performance and productivity. Explore the symptoms of workplace stress, as well as its business and human costs. By effectively identifying and addressing the major causes of job stress, you can dramatically minimize its impact on the workplace. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Motivating Adult Learners Explore tips, tricks and techniques available to inspire and motivate adult learners. By incorporating these helpful methods and insights into your training sessions, you can effectively address the unique needs of adult learners, deal with obstacles to motivation, and improve your effectiveness as a trainer. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group  more...

Marketing Tired Products Are you experiencing difficulties with the sales and marketing of some of your products? Examine the key components of a thorough product analysis and the symptoms of tired products. Explore creative ways to improve tired products, such as product innovation, product differentiation, and product extension. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group  more...

Managing Your Time in Style Managers, small business owners, team leaders, and team members alike can all benefit from becoming more efficient. Learn how to identify your time-robbing habits in order to trim wasted minutes from your day. Make time spent at work more productive, reduce time constraints, and secure leisure time. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning  more...

Managing Success with Teleworkers Traditional managerial tactics, such as micromanaging, produce poor results when applied to a teleworking environment. Understanding what motivates employees and companies to adopt telework programs will make you a better manager. Learn to employ managerial techniques for supervising teleworkers and ensuring adequate workflow and quality. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to  more...

Making your Own Jams, Jellies, Syrups, and Preserves Get an overview of the equipment and ingredients needed to make your own jams, jellies, butters, syrups, and preserves. Step-by-step instructions are provided, starting with essential directives for choosing the right fruits, and concluding with tips on how to present and store your preserves. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Klutz-Proof Cooking Those who know themselves to be kitchen klutzes will find culinary relief in this witty compilation of easy recipes. Each recipe has been selected for ease of preparation and presentation. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting. Please contact us for more information and for group accounts.  more...

Guidelines for Reference Checking To make informed and advantageous hiring decisions, reference checking is crucial. Discover effective techniques for contacting references, formulating powerful questions and obtaining relevant information on potential new hires. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting. Please contact us for more information on group accounts.  more...

Interpersonal Strategies for the Workplace Looking to improve interpersonal relationships in your work environment? Explore three interpersonal strategies that you, as a manager, can use to improve relationships with your employees. Find out how applying these simple strategies can benefit you, your employees, and your company. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Getting the Most From Your Meetings Do you truly benefit from the many meetings you attend? Discover tips on effectively scheduling, chairing and participating in meetings. From invites to minutes, make sure you have the right tools to leave your next meeting filled with a sense of accomplishment! This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Building Blocks To Better Writing Are you intimidated by the blank page? Do you have difficulty organizing information when you are required to write a report, a presentation or a paper? This helpful blueprint for better writing shows you how to organize writing projects from the ground floor right up to the finished product. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Writing Well The Grammar Game Hone your grammar skills using enjoyable exercises that incorporate simple analogies, common sense approaches, and interactive games to illustrate basic concepts and rules. Decipher sentence structure and identify the roles various parts of speech play. Increase your confidence in both spoken and written English. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a  more...

Writing Well Punctuation Punctuation marks are used to help readers understand sentences correctly. The information presented here will show you how to write confidently and clearly by properly using all fourteen punctuation marks effectively. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting. Contact us for more information.  more...

Writing Well Lists Lists comprise a set of features that help writers organize information to make it clear and appealing for the reader. By learning the corresponding rules for composing lists, you will consistently organize, write, and edit lists for maximum impact, revealing your competence as a writer. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Wrestling with Stress Discover tips and hints on how to minimize stressful situations in order to promote maximum physical and mental health. As an individual, you have an obligation to yourself, your family and your employer to stay in good shape and to effectively manage personal stress. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Wine At Your Service Explore the etiquette for serving and tasting wine. Topics covered here include: growing grapes, making wine, serving wine, matching food with wine, wine tasting at wine and cheese events, and wine service guidelines. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Where are Your Angel Investors? Are you starting or expanding a small business? Do you require financing? Angel investors can provide you with unrivaled financial assistance and expertise, but finding these alternative investors can be overwhelming. Explore the resources available to aid in your search and find out how to use them optimally. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group  more...

When You Have to Let Someone Go Do you know how to plan a termination meeting? From choosing the best time and place, to selecting who should attend, examine guidelines of conducting the meeting in a professional and efficient manner while reinforcing a positive corporate image. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

What's in a Name? How people initially perceive and respond to your business, product, or service, will often be determined by its name. If you are faced with the challenge of creating a name to brand a product, service, or business, follow this helpful guide to learn some basic strategies, creative techniques, and caveats involved in new name generation. This JEDlet does not cover legal trademark or copyrighting  more...

Welcoming and Integrating a New Employee Discover how a well-planned welcoming and integration package for new employees can be valuable for your organization. Learn of various elements that make up an integration plan, and how to organize them. Review tips on how to empower a new employee to actively integrate into your workplace. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Warm Up with Icebreakers Start your training session with an icebreaker that sets a positive tone. Consider the factors affecting your choice of icebreaker and explore tips on where to find great ideas. Outlined here are six examples of proven icebreakers that work in a variety of training environments. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Training Delivering Under Time Constraints To deliver training successfully, it is critical to take time constraints into consideration. Examine typical factors influencing delivery time. Find out how to monitor time, analyze possible solutions and select a suitable strategy as needed. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Tips for Training Adults Review the basic characteristics of adult learners and discover how to leverage them by implementing tailored learning styles. Incorporating these proven methods into your approach facilitates your job as a trainer and enables you to enhance the learning experience. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

The H-Club Homonyms, Heteronyms, Homographs, and Homophones Homophones, homographs, heteronyms, and homonyms describe related groups of sound-alike and/ or look-alike words and word pairs. By mastering these terms and the words associated with them, you can keep your written correspondence spotless and your spoken conversation spot-on. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Team Building Trait Secrets IV This is the fourth in a collection of five JEDlets outlining how to use trait secrets to build and maintain strong and effective teams. Learn to identify the unique behavior of your teammates and appreciate the impact of their traits on team dynamics. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Team Building Trait Secrets III This is the third in a collection of five JEDlets outlining how to use trait secrets to build and maintain strong and effective teams. Learn to identify the unique behavior of your teammates and appreciate the impact of their traits on team dynamics. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Team Building Trait Secrets II This is the second in a collection of five JEDlets outlining how to use trait secrets to build and maintain strong and effective teams. Learn to identify the unique behavior of your teammates and appreciate the impact of their traits on team dynamics. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Team Building Trait Secrets I This is the first in a collection of five JEDlets outlining how to use trait secrets to build and maintain strong and effective teams. Learn to identify the unique behavior of your teammates and appreciate the impact of their traits on team dynamics. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Tackling Tradeshows Get your money? s worth every time you participate at a tradeshow! Use the methods proposed here to determine whether exhibiting at a tradeshow is a worthwhile investment for your company. Explore tips on how to plan, justify and participate in tradeshows to obtain maximum benefits. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Successful Team Dynamics Examine the five-stage lifecycle of a work group. The five stages of team development provide you with a framework to facilitate conflict management and encourage productive team dynamics. This JEDlet also offers helpful tips on dealing with teams from creation to termination. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Success Through Storytelling Rediscover the tradition of storytelling. See how leveraging this ancient craft can benefit your business in the contemporary workplace. Techniques and tips used for centuries by master story builders are still relevant in our time. Find out how you can implement these fundamental elements as successful business tools. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within  more...

Sparkling Speeches Learn how to structure a speech for maximum impact. Gain tips on how to employ source material effectively, and differentiate writing for the ear from writing for the eye. Tricks from successful speechwriters are revealed to provide you with a veritable arsenal of speechwriting tools. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Simple Steps to Super Slogans To develop and preserve a positive corporate image, organizations inevitably rely on slogans. The information presented here offers valuable tools on how to identify a successful slogan, determine the right type of slogan to use for your product, and how to go about writing and testing effective slogans. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group  more...

Setting Measurable Performance Objectives To ensure satisfactory results, it is important to define concise, measurable performance objectives for evaluation purposes. Learn to set performance objectives, using the SMART model, and review concrete examples of objectives from several organizational settings. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Setting Goals that Stretch In this JEDlet, learn how stretch goal setting can be used to enhance employee performance and accelerate employee growth and development on the job. Applied properly, stretch goal setting can ultimately boost the bottom line of an organization by creating high performance teams. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting.  more...

Selling Your Company to the Press It suggests different strategies to help you prepare for the interview and proposes some tips and tactics for skillfully answering pre-interview and interview questions. Glean some tips on how to present your organization and your message in a positive manner. this is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as in a group learning setting.  more...

Selecting a Business Location Before changing your business location or acquiring a new one, consider all relevant factors that could influence your operations. Five major phases, outlined here, walk you through a simple step-by-step procedure that helps you pinpoint an optimal business location. This is a 40-minute online tutorial that can be used by individuals or in a group learning setting.  more...

Resolving Customer Complaints It is imperative to minimize the damage dissatisfied customers can cause to your bottom line and reputation of your business. Identify different types of customer complaints and learn to ensure optimal customer satisfaction by effectively handling and resolving these issues. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful for individuals as well as in a group learning setting.  more...

Fundraising Basics Maximize the success of your fundraising campaign by implementing a proven management framework from planning, to launch, to wrap-up. Discover a host of tips and suggestions on improving your fundraising activities, compiling a tailored donor list and training your team. this is a 40-minute online tutorial suitable for individual learning as well as in group settings.  more...

Ezine Advice If you have decided to produce an electronic newsletter or ezine for your business, or if you would like to improve upon your existing ezine or e-newsletter, follow this simple blueprint to increase the bountiful benefits of establishing an effective e-mail relationship with your clients and customers. this is a 40-minute online tutorial.  more...

Equipping for a Presentation Discover several techniques to overcome the fear of public speaking. Regardless of the purpose of a presentation, there are a number of tools that enable you to make it powerful. Learn how to present your ideas clearly, in a convincing and compelling speech. this is a 40-minute online tutorial useful for individuals as well as in a group learning setting.  more...

EnterTrain Explore a selection of entertainment tools and strategies to captivate an audience, invite their continued interest and inspire group participation. These winning strategies, tactics and techniques will quickly illustrate why some trainers are called on for encore performances. this is a 40-minute online tutorial useful for individuals or within a group training session.  more...

English Expressions for ESL Learners This JEDlet serves to explain the meaning of English sayings, idioms, and expressions to people whose first language is not English. Familiarity with these common expressions makes communication easier, and clarifies the meaning of phrases commonly used in the workplace. This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful for individuals or within a tutor or group setting.  more...

Energize with Aerobics! Looking to start an exercise program? Find out if aerobics are for you. Review six popular aerobics activities and examine the skill and intensity level of each activity, the benefits and disadvantages of any particular option vis-a is another, the duration, and the required equipment. This is a 40-minute online tutorial full of tips and hints.  more...

E-Mail Writing for Results Are you overwhelmed with the amount of e-mail you send and receive? We will examine strategies that help you create high impact e-mail that is read and acted upon. Included are tips on using e-mail responsibly and productively. This is a 40-minute onine tutorial that can be useful for individuals as well as in a group setting.  more...

Eliminating Feedback Filters Communication filters serve to protect our self-image, reinforce the perceptions we hold, and shield us from negative or threatening feedback. Gain greater perspective on interpersonal work dynamics by successfully identifying and overcoming the most common information feedback filters. This is a 40-minute online tutorial that can be used by individuals as well as in a group learning setting.  more...

Doing Business in Japan Are you anxious to prevent major social blunders as you develop a Japanese business partnership? Western ways may prove to be a handicap in this milieu. Now is the perfect time to absorb accurate and essential information on Japanese business culture and practices. This is a 40-minute online tutorial that is useful for individuals as well as in group learning environments.  more...

Corporate Finance for Start-ups Familiarize yourself with key corporate development stages, investment capital options available at each stage, and the pitfalls associated with these financing venues. Increase your chances of securing funds by grasping the decision-making process of investors. This is a 40-minute online tutorial. This tool and ressource can be used by individuals or within group learning sessions.  more...

Considering an MBA? Thinking of applying for a Masters in Business Administration (MBA)? Make an informed decision. Gain an understanding of the potential advantages and disadvantages of the many MBA options that exist and the potential costs of programs. Find out how to effectively prepare in order to gain successful admission. This is a 40-minute online tutorial.  more...

Conducting Focus Groups with Flair Explore the fundamentals of conducting focus groups. The techniques provided here will help you gain maximum client feedback and cooperation. The focus group context can be software development, product/ services launches, marketing campaigns or opinion polls. This is a 40-minute online tutorial that can be used by individuals or in a group setting.  more...

Communicating Effectively Mr. Speaker Striving to improve your communication abilities? Acquire essential knowledge about the communication process and factors comprising clear communication. Implement the tips and hints offered here on what you can do to ensure effective oral communication. This is a 40-minute online tutorial. It is a tool and ressource than can be used by individuals or within a group setting for learning and  more...

Communicating Effectively Hear Ye, Hear Ye Learn to communicate effectively by honing in your listening skills. First, familiarize yourself with the components of the listening process. Then, explore various techniques and tips that you, as a listener, can use to become an excellent communicator and a more successful businessperson. This is a 40-minute online tutorial. This tutorial can be used by individuals as well as group learning  more...

Common Threads in Office Applications This is the first in a two-part series that examines common threads running through Windows-based commercial office applications. The four aspects analyzed here are: common methods of data entry, application window and toolbar similarities, document window similarities and effective uses of the right mouse button. This is a 40-minute online tutorial.  more...

Cold Calling with Confidence Brush up on successful methods for cold calling to market products or services. Learn effective techniques for landing that first appointment, turning rejection into a potential sale, and building strategies for maintaining contact over time. Whether you are a beginner in sales, or in need of a refresher, developing a wide array of skills and strategies helps build confidence throughout the sales  more...

Choosing a Web Hosting Company - Requirements Do you need a strong Internet presence? Are you a professional or small business owner with a limited background in Web technology? The hints and tips provided here enable you to examine basics of the technology involved in this process and determine your short and long-term Web hosting requirements. 40-minute online tutorial.  more...

Choosing a Web Hosting Company - Options Are you familiar with the critical issues you need to address when deciding on a Web hosting option? Review a summary of pros and cons of common approaches for both the short and long term. Examine tips and hints on what to look for and negotiate in a typical service plan. 40-minute online tutorial  more...

Buying Advertising Get maximum value from your advertising budget by implementing the tips offered here. Learn some pointers on how to buy advertising in print, radio, television, billboards, transit, and on the Internet. Get all the necessary tools to manage your advertising budget cost-effectively. This is a 40-minute online tutrial. Can be used individually or as part of a group session.  more...

Business Card Design Make a great first impression with your business card. A well-designed business card is an effective selling tool for highlighting the nature and forte of your business. Explore the basics of business card design and get inspired by illustrations of effective use of colors, fonts, designs, and borders. 40-minute online tutorial  more...

Bullying in the Workplace Learn to recognize the symptoms of classic bullying behavior in the workplace. Become proactive: learn to transform strategic information into a successful action plan. Gain tips on how to develop a plan to effectively spot and stop bullying patterns. This is a 40-minute online tutorial, please see detailed objectives and outline. Can be used for individuals or within a group setting. Popular  more...

Breaking Barriers by Brainstorming Incorporate brainstorming as an effective problem-solving tool to conquer business challenges. Whether you are a small business owner, department head, or team leader, you can benefit from this invaluable asset in today? s competitive business environment. Learn how to creatively generate ideas and conduct productive brainstorming sessions. 40-minute online tutorial  more...

Be Prepared to Train Adequate preparation for training and facilitation sessions is key to their success. If you are called on to deliver one, be sure to consider all the logistics involved. The material presented here will help you successfully plan for a training session. It discusses the choice of venue, publicity and materials required. 40-minute online tutorial  more...

Basics of Network Security The alarming escalation in security breaches constitutes a real threat for corporations. It becomes critical, then, to implement sound security measures to dramatically reduce potential losses. Find out how you, as a manager, can minimize the risks posed by internal and external threats to your business network. 40-minute online tutorial  more...

Attracting Attention to Your Web Site Placing your business on the Web is a costly enterprise. You need to capitalize on your investment by attracting significant traffic to your site. You can achieve this by implementing a number of marketing strategies that are tailored to this medium. Outlined here are five different methods you can implement immediately. 40-minute online tutorial  more...

Adult Learner Archetypes Adult learners possess a variety of unique character traits. To optimize the learning experience, a trainer needs to identify each learner archetype, understand its character traits and leverage them to help you achieve your training objectives. Outlined here is a classification of adult learner archetypes using animal analogies. 40-minute online tutorial  more...

Accountability in Training Seeking to implement successful training programs? Find out how results-based training can translate into tangible and direct improvements in performance through learner accountability. Accountability serves as a catalyst for motivating learners and trainers to achieve optimal results. 40-minute online tutorial Objectives Describe the importance of accountability in training Describe  more...

Win-Win Sales Strategies Looking to improve communications with your clients? Discover a new way of doing business by integrating Bob Burg s approach in Winning Without Intimidation. Using positive preparation methods, you can prepare mentally to make a sale and overcome any obstacles you might encounter in the process. Objectives Name three ways in which a Winning Without Intimidationa affects your sales call  more...

Write What You Mean Whether you are a student or a businessperson, you have likely made a minor writing mistake that has drastically changed your meaning. Gain tips and hints on how to avoid making these little errors. Discover the basic rules you need to know to write clear, exact communications. 40-minute online tutorial  more...

Freelance Writing Formulas for Success Synopsis Have you been told you have a talent for writing? Do you think you might like to try freelance writing as a career? Selling your writing is more than a creative exercise; it is a business skill. Professional writing is a discipline that has its own language, rules, and pitfalls. This JEDlet provides tips and hints on getting your writing published and getting paid! 40-minute  more...

Delving into Workplace Diversity ...40-minute online learning tutorial Objectives a Discuss diversity issues in the 21st century workplace a Describe at least four diversity drivers a Outline ways of promoting inclusion in your workplace a Demonstrate your understanding of disabilities a Name three things that contribute to selling a diversity program to upper management a List the five essential elements of a  more...

Persuasive Business Writing Do you want to write more convincingly? Are you called on to sell an idea to your suppliers or make a key pitch to an important customer? Business writing requires you to argue your point effectively. The way you structure, organize, and use research, experts, and emotional appeals in your writing affect how convincing you are. Using the art of persuasion, you can pack more punch into your  more...

Your Writing Image Do you know what your writing says about your personality, knowledge, experience, and even gender? Do you know what your writing voice sounds like to others? Find out how to recognize the voice your writing projects. Discover tips for developing a strong, clear, and positive writing image for all written communications. 40-minute online tutorial  more...

Words that Work Are you stuck in a word rut? Get your words working by using simple observation and practical techniques. 40-minute online tutorial Objectives Distinguish weak words from strong ones Illustrate your thoughts with concrete words Decide when to use a verb, a noun, or a modifier Write vivid and evocative sentences Exploit the language resources on the Web and in print  more...

Spice Up Your Writing Does dull writing plague your communications and business writing? Have you ever wondered how you could spice up your writing? Discover helpful hints on how to liven up your writing. Learn how to use the tools of fiction to add flavor to your words. 40-minute onlline tutorial. Contact us for more info.  more...

Workplace Substance Abuse Symptoms and Intervention A concrete, structured approach is a must for dealing with substance abuse issues in the workplace. Learn how to detect the symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, deal with your affected employees and maintain productivity in your organization. Please contact us if you require additional information on this 40-minute online tutorial.  more...