Emma Bannister
Reinventing water cooler chats: Fostering social interaction is key to increasing workplace productivity
We all know what happens around the water cooler. It’s the spot for banter, gossip and catch-ups. Every office has one, whether it’s an …
Free food or intellectual stimulation? We are missing the point of business events
Having attended, hosted and organised events of all shapes and sizes, I think there is one unifying problem undermining every bad event: a l…
A three-step process to ensure employees buy into your presentation
Laozi, the ancient Chinese philosopher, once said: ‟A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim ful…
How to call your team into action with a winning presentation
It’s 4.45pm and almost at the end of a long day of meetings. Your presentation is the last one scheduled. You look around the room and cat…
Ditch the notes and smile: Eight hacks to keep your presentations interesting
Do you know the secret ingredient to a killer presentation?
Confidence. Every great presentation has a foundation of confidence.
But…
Six tips for presenting tough information to staff
Think of the last presentation you gave that touched on some tough topics.
Did you manage to fine-tune your message to avoid confusion? …
Recognise and reward: How to perfect your Christmas party presentation
The end of year Christmas party is the perfect concoction of punch and presentations. Trouble is, most of us get stuck into the sangria to t…
“Our actions define us”: Five things to avoid when responding to a crisis
The words “I want my life back” thrust BP chief executive Tony Hayward into the spotlight for no good reason after the oil rig explosion…
