How to Use Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel
In this two-minute video, Nicky explains how to use Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel.
Conditional Formatting is a great way to quickly see which data matches a certain filter at a glance. For example, you could highlight your biggest sales to make them easily stand out.
What Makes a Great Manager?
Many organisations make the mistake of promoting people who have good technical skills into management positions – without considering the potential candidates’ management qualities, and what makes a good manager of a team.
How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life
Mindfulness is the art of living in the present moment, allowing yourself to destress and focus. It can help to you to improve your productivity as well as become more creative.
The Future of Leadership: Humanity and Compassion
The June 2013 issue of Management Today includes, in a debate about “The Changing Face of the Leader” a paragraph that I believe holds tremendous insight:
“Recently, I talked to young people from Indonesia, Brazil and China. I asked them what they expected from the leader of the future and their answers amazed me. The qualities that came up were humanity and compassion. They also wanted leaders who had the ability to put staff at the centre of what they do. They want leaders who aren’t charismatic – they want people who are humble enough to admit they don’t know all the answers.”
eLearning: Six Benefits for your Organisation
eLearning has transformed learning and development over the last few years. And with all the eLearning tools now available, it doesn’t just consist of reading a few PowerPoint slides and watching a video.
Here are six benefits of eLearning for your organisation:
Google Workspace vs Office 365: Which is Better?
You’ve probably heard a lot about the Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) and Office 365. But what are they, and what are the differences?
The National Trust and Happy Workplaces
My first full-time job after university was working for the National Trust as a Visitor Services Assistant at Wimpole Hall, near Cambridge. My role was to greet visitors to the estate, give them information about the estate and its history, sell tickets, and sell National Trust memberships.
Practicing What We Preach – Guest Blog by Esther Stevenson
Trust and empowerment in Angola agriculture
Connecting for Happiness – Guest Blog by Shannon Banks
Eighteen months ago I left Microsoft, where I had spent 17 years. It was a huge decision for me and one I struggled with. I was really scared of the change. But do you want to guess what I was most afraid of? It wasn’t loss of income, it wasn’t status, it wasn’t instability.
I was afraid I’d be unhappy.
