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 Banking on talent
By letting its people try different roles, Citibank helps them develop well-rounded careers
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 Manage risks effectively
Risk and opportunity go hand in hand — manage the first and you can reap the benefits of the second
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Stand by your boss
Understand your manager's goals and priorities, and you are on your way to becoming an asset to him
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Chart your own progress plan
In a constantly changing world, it makes more sense for a person to define his progress in terms of self-development rather that career development.
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Don't go on a power trip
In this second of a two-part series on role transition, learn how to become a successful leader by delegating and giving up some control.
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Eye on the future
Taking on a new leadership role is both exciting and daunting. In the first of a two-part series, Recruit looks at some of the challenges and pitfalls a leader faces during the transition.
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The Rule of Three
Consider how this ancient law of proportion works for great speeches
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No child’s play
From classrooms to offices and factories, serious games are becoming crucial learning tools
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Resolving conflict
As a manager, it is your responsibility to diffuse tension in the workplace effectively and fairly
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Getting serious about games
Serious computer games combine play with knowledge, making it a fun way to learn, says X Media Lab director Megan Elliott
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Be a friend to your customer
In today’s competitive business environment, you need to build a strong relationship with your customers more than ever
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Cut the paper chase
Reducing the paperwork you generate will allow you to focus on important matters
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Stand up for your ideas
Thinking creatively is not the domain of a talented few. With the right tools, everyone can cultivate his creativity
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Brand it like Beckham
Like the popular football star, a personal brand could bring you success in your career
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Don’t turn a deaf ear
Tune out to what someone is saying, and you run the risk of missing an opportunity to learn something
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Show that you care
To handle people effectively, you need to increase your empathy quotient
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Winning your clients over
Do not expect choice clients to give you their business until you have earned the right to do business with them
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Expand your capabilities
Do not fear competition from younger job-seekers - build on your store of knowledge and learn new skills instead
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Get total recall
How you can recall more complex information (Developing a razor-sharp memory: Part 4 of 4)
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Do the math
If you need to recall information in a random order, use mental number pegs (Developing a razor-sharp memory: Part 3 of 4)
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Play the linking game
How to exercise your brain and commit your to-do lists to memory (Developing a razor-sharp memory: Part 2 of 4)
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It’s all in the mind
To make the most of your memory, you need to know how the brain stores information (Developing a razor-sharp memory: Part 1 of 4)
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More than words can say
If you want to know what a person really feels about something, observe his normal mannerisms and read his body language
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Get a life!
What does it take to reach the pinnacle of a profession? This series tells you about the key directions taken, expertise acquired and experience gained by those who have made their mark in their chosen fields
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Making it all come together
Behind every capable woman who manages a demanding job, young children and a household, is a great support system
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Now is the time
...to remove the major obstacles to coping well with your work and personal commitments
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No more excuses
If your employees are always blaming others for their poor work performance, it is time to take action
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Coping with retrenchment
In today's economy, anyone can get laid off. Consultant psychiatrist Adrian Wang gives advice on how you can help yourself and others to move on should it happen
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Dealing with risks
Risk management helps you handle the challenges of modern life and produce better results in your career
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Speak for yourself
Visual slides should be used sparingly as an aid and not as a crutch by presenters
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Take control of your job
Packing up and heading for a new company each time you are unhappy may not be the wisest thing to do. Learn to be positive
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Tackling the workplace bully
Employers should make it clear that bullying behaviour and harassment, sexual or otherwise, are not tolerated in the workplace
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The choice is yours
Do not leave life to fate simply because you are afraid of making the wrong decision
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Coping with stress
The art is to find the right amount of stress to motivate you for optimum performance
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As the new leader of the pack...
...setting goals, delegating authority and winning the friendship of your subordinates are all essential skills to get the team's cooperation
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Staying cool in crisis
No matter how overworked or highly stressed you are, do not throw basic niceties out of the window
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Step out to step up
Agilent Technologies' President for S'pore and M'sia, Mr Gooi Soon Chai, tells Greg Waldron what it takes to be successful in the technology field
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