Archive for December, 2007

Performance Psychology

Goal setting idea for children at Christmas

Sent to me by one of my clients Each year the Christmas tree came down in a Box and the children used to write messages and draw on the box. Being Welsh we make things last and this built up fond memories. One of the best things I ever did and would recommend to any [...]

Posted on December 24, 2007 • Read the rest of this entry »

Always ask

When you get a new job don’t forget “it is because they wanted you / chose you for the position.” That is always a great time to ask for even more. A friend of mine had been promoted to Professor at a top University in the country. They gave him a substantial payrise, however he [...]

Posted on December 24, 2007 • Read the rest of this entry »

Negotiation

Derek Interviewed on Negotiating by leading Qatar journalist

DOHA • Like Boy Scouts, negotiators should always be prepared, whether the talks involve political issues, business or even sports. Derek Arden, a well-known international conference speaker, business consultant and facilitator specialising in negotiating skills, told The Peninsula yesterday: “The first thing is trying to understand where the other party is coming from and what [...]

Posted on December 17, 2007 • Read the rest of this entry »