Digital Signage - a New Generation of Distributed IP Video Solutions

The expanding world of digital signage has led to the development of a wide variety of digital signature software that integrates distributed IP video solutions. This software is often used as part of a digital signage network that is sometimes known as a CAN (captured audience network). IP video refers to Internet Protocol video. The software controls the video distribution to the display monitors. Just about any video can be used in this network.

Amazing Treasure Buried In Your Own Systems Treasure Chest!

I was talking to my client the other day, the president of a company who has extremely high mobile costs, sound familiar?

You Can't Push a Pig into a Truck: Change is all about Choice

People choose to change. Leaders need to communicate the need for change in terms of how it will impact the individual and the organization. If a dialogue on why employees should change is clear and interative, people will most often choose to change. In the end, you can't force anyone to change but they will choose to change if they see it is in their interests.

Connecting to People in Business Relationships

Business relationships are typically reserved and careful. Personality Theorist Steven Paglierani discusses the Six Universal Principles of Connecting.

How Are Your Interpersonal Skills? - Part 1

We say a lot to others even when we think we are not communicating but we cannot get by without developing some interpersonal skills. Without those essential tools, we are always found wanting.

Three Questions That Will Boost Your Career

Sometimes a simple question can lead you to big success in your career. These are no substitutes for hard work but I think you’ll find these questions will raise your profile as a communicator.

Powerful Communication Tips For Managers & Supervisors

Recently I read about a study conducted in 2001, which included approximately 20,000 exit interviews. A major finding in the study was that poor communications skills of supervisors were a leading factor in poor supervisory behavior, which caused people to leave their jobs.

Communication At Work- Six Tips

Men are acculturated from a young age to relate to one another vis-a-vis sports, thus they prefer structure in their communication style. They want to hear bottom line solutions and how to get from point A to point B without any machinations.

How To Be a Good Listener

There are two sides to every conversation, but there is also an important third aspect of communication: listening.

The Top Ten Benefits Of An E-Newsletter

Much research has been done to indicate the benefits of e-newsletters. Obviously it is more cost effective to grow your business by increasing revenue and referrals from existing clients than in pursuing new clients. And a subscriber list of your business relationships is on very valuable asset for your business. So what are the top ten benefits of an e-newsletter for your company? As a strategic thinking business coach, I would list the following as the top ten benefits of e-newsletters.

Effective Business Communication Tips

Do you consider yourself to be an effective business communicator? Have you honed your skills when communicating via E-mail and voice-mail messaging, in addition to the more traditional formal business writings? Could you use a little help improving the effectiveness of your business communications in each of these forms? Regardless of how you responded to my questions, I am going to say that I believe each of us can always use some help in improving the effectiveness of our business communications. And I want to assist you and guide you in finding ways to do just that. And I will start with the more formal or traditional written business communications form. Tina Miller is a freelance writer who’s been published in Corporate & Incentive Travel and the Milwaukee Business Journal and she offers the following tips:

Exhaustion at Work – Don't Make the Same Mistake Imus Did

Exhaustion at work comes about as a result of several factors. The main reason for exhaustion at work is not enough sleep the night before. As with anything in life, our bodies need several things in order to function properly. Sleep is one of them. Deprivation of sleep can cause the sluggishness you feel during the day at work. The lack of sleep keeps you from concentrating and staying focused on the tasks you are expected to perform. Perhaps this was Don Imus' problem – exhaustion - when he 'accidentally' used those unkind words for the Rutgers Girls' Basketball team.

An Introvert's Communique in the Workplace

Misconceptions continue about introvert and extrovert. One clarification is that it's more correctly stated that people are either more introverted or more extroverted. This is about where and how people get energy. Here are the top 12 perceptions and truths about introverts.

The Alphabet of Email Etiquette

A memorable way to discover the do's and don'ts of today's most popular means of business communication – email. Learn how proper email etiquette will not only keep you out of hot water, but also help you project an outstanding impression of yourself and your organization.