storytelling

The power of a story: How storytelling can enhance a brand

Stories have the power to grab attention, connect with emotion and persuade us to take action. Storytelling is not merely a commercial ploy. It is a necessary ability for entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who wish to distinguish themselves in today’s competitive and noisy market. At its core, storytelling transforms complex ideas into relatable narratives, […]

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csr

How CSR has developed into a central pillar in business strategy

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a peripheral concern to a central pillar in corporate strategy and governance, driven by changing societal expectations, regulatory pressures, and the recognition of its long-term benefits. Initially viewed as a philanthropic endeavour, CSR is now seen as integral to sustainable business practices. In the early stages, CSR activities […]

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underperforming employees

How to help underperforming employees turn things around

How do you help an underperforming employee to turn things around? Here we discuss.  Under-performance frustrates colleagues, causes projects to drag on and can have a negative ripple effect across a team. Every business is bound to encounter an underperforming employee at some point and managers need to be able to spot the team members […]

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sales strategy

Here is how to re-energise your sales strategy

In a tough market, it takes an innovative sales strategy to succeed. In today’s challenging economic environment with its shifting consumer preferences, intense competition and high costs of doing business, your firm will need an innovative and effective sales strategy in order to succeed. Start by doing some research in order to gain insights into […]

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confirmation bias

How confirmation bias can affect decision-making and problem-solving

Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias where individuals tend to search for, interpret, favour, and recall information that confirms their existing beliefs or hypotheses. Essentially, it’s the tendency to selectively perceive information in a way that reinforces one’s preconceptions or hypotheses, while disregarding or downplaying contradictory evidence. This bias can influence various aspects of decision-making, […]

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