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The aim of conducting any debriefing is to look for ways to improve the level of service that you are offering to your customers. These kind of process will take your business to unreachable heights.

The sessions held between your staff and your regular customers about business is more beneficial than the session between boss and staff. Indeed!

Jul 11, 2017 Draft a plan: mapping out a plan for the day gives a good kick-start. Planning makes it easier to accommodate different appointments in a timely manner. Planning also releases mental clutter and mind can easily focus. Time management: time management is the art of getting things done. To increase productivity implies getting more and more work done within the same time limit. Managing time included planning meeting, appointments and even breaks. Drafting a neat time table is only the first step, sticking to it as strictly as possible is the difficult thing to do. Prioritize: list down your tasks to be done in the order of your priorities. Take up the most important task during that time of the day when you are most active and energetic. Complete the task which is your top most priority first. Do not delay or procrastinate it raises stress levels. Eat and drink well: often people, who are too busy scheduling their work, forget about nourishment of their body. Taking three meals, especially breakfast is important; along with it taking at least 8 glasses of water is a must. Skipping meals is a complete no-no, while working the body and mind need all the energy they can get, without eating their functioning gets hampered. Wrap in time: all work and no play makes jack a dull boy, we’ve all been hearing this since childhood without realizing how true it really is. Beginning work on a good note is as important as finishing it in time. Wrapping it up at a fixed time and taking some time to relax and have a good night sleep is extremely important.

Critical thinking is an ability to think before making big decisions. It helps one to understand the logic connections between the ideas coming up at the time of solving any problems. It is so useful. And everyone must follow it in their daily life.

Jul 10, 2017 The debate about technology being a bane or boon has been going on for years and will continue for years to come. It is a fact that in future technological innovations are going to take away many jobs and will render many people unemployed. But what is still debatable is that will automation take away all our jobs? Of course it will not literally take away ‘all’ our jobs what we are talking about is the majority share. Few job profiles have already witnessed overtake by automation like: bank tellers, cashiers, accountants, scribes, transcribers etc. and some more are beginning to be replaced like delivery men will lose their jobs to delivery drones and assembly line workers in a factory will lose their job to mechanized conveyor belts with robotic arms. The list is endless. However, if one looks at it optimistically, it will reduce the effort of manual labor, and also ensure good quality production while maintaining the large quantity as well. At the same time it will create some new job opportunities, people would be needed to repair automated parts, to produce spare parts, to supervise the working or these parts, people will be needed to assemble robotic parts, program them and the department of research and development will bloom. However flawless it may be, artificial intelligence cannot render the intelligence of its creators, human beings, useless. It is not possible for robots to work as counselors or teachers or nannies or painters or dancers it is not possible to appoint machines in the place of police officers and ministers; however it is possible to delegate some time consuming and tedious yet not very complex tasks to machines. Maybe automation is the key to future, but the human mind and body cannot be replaced entirely by technology. The future may take away many jobs, but it will open up as many opportunities as well. We can envision a society functions on a base of joint efforts of automation and emotion, mortal and machine and natural and artificial.

Jul 9, 2017 There come several occasions in life when one has to take decisions which are detrimental to their present and future. To make sure you are on the right path, here are 5 questions that you can ask yourself to assist you in taking the right decision: 1.Is this what ‘I ‘want? From our childhood we grow up as dependents, waiting for the ‘grown ups’ around us to take our decisions for us. However, there comes a time in life when no one but us can take our decisions. This is the time when we are most likely to be influenced by what the people around us say and do. Make sure whatever decision you take, is truly ‘yours’ and no one else’s, for it is you who has to live with it. 2.Will I regret in 10 years down the line? All our decisions taken today have consequences on our future; the future therefore is the best judge. If you feel like you might even slightly regret a decision a few years later then you have to rethink and choose a path that you can confidently opt for and will not feel guilty about later in life. 3.Am I doing this just because it is expected of me or is this really what I want? Most people spend their lives fulfilling the expectations that others attach to them, they remain occupied with pleasing others all the time and often forget about their own self. Whenever faced with a difficult situation focus on pleasing yourself first and then others. But be cautious about not hurting others interest while pleasing yourself. 4.Have I thought this through? Make sure before acting on anything you have thought about it thoroughly. You must be aware of the consequences of your decision and its future implications on yourself and others. 5.Am I willing to take responsibility for this decision? If you feel confident in taking responsibility for your decision in future come what may, then it is you conscience guiding you on that path, if you are not sure of it then you have some more thinking to do to prepare yourself.

Jul 8, 2017 Failure is a part of running a business. No small company wants to go out of business, yet many do. And the younger the company, the greater is the possibility that it will. It is necessary to device a proper plan and move according to it. Some reasons why companies fail to function smoothly and some tips to avoid them: 1.The main motive to start a business is generally not clear and not defined properly. If the business is set up only for the purpose of earning loads of money, or that you wouldn’t have to be answerable to anyone, this reason to establish a business is generally not considered to be appropriate. One needs to have a clear objective of why they want to start a business. 2.Without careful, methodical, strategic planning -- and hard work -- success would not follow. The same could be said of most business successes. It is critical for all businesses to have a business plan. Many small businesses fail because of fundamental shortcomings in their business planning. It must be realistic and based on accurate, current information and educated projections for the future. Hence, a properly framed plan is important to drive the firm ahead. 3.A business, these days must have a website and a social media presence. At the very least, every business should have a professional looking and well-designed website that enables users to easily find out about their business and how to avail themselves of their products and services. 4.Poor management skills can also lead to failures. Dysfunctional leadership in the business trickles down and affects every aspect of your operation, from financial management to employee morale, and once productivity is hindered, failure looms large on the horizon. Learn, study, find a mentor, enroll in training, conduct personal research – do whatever you can to enhance your leadership skills and knowledge of the industry. Examine other business best practices and see which ones you can apply to your business. 5.Having a unique feature that sets the enterprise apart from the others also plays an important role in preventing failures. What sets your business apart from competitors? How do you conduct business in a way that is totally unique? What are your competitors doing better than you are? Develop a customized approach or service package that no one else in your industry is using so you can present it as a strong value proposition that attracts attention and interest. 6.Starting a business without sufficient operating capital can prove to be a not so thought about idea of business. Not only that but many new business owners underestimate the perils of riding the cash flow roller coaster. They generally ignore the maintenance of budget and continue with their activities without giving it a prior thought. 7.A final reason worth mentioning for why companies go out of business is underestimating the competition. Even if you have a sound business model, plenty of funds to operate and the necessary management skills to be successful, you still face one daunting challenge: the competition. Instead of underestimating the competition, one should always try to learn something from them and apply it to their own business to stay at par.

Jul 7, 2017 Making a difference is of utmost importance, and making it profitable while changing the attitude or system of the company comes hand in hand. If the new design or goals are not gainful, then the firm might have to face a lot of challenges and might also have to bear losses. Changing yourself with time helps the society relate themselves to the company and becomes interested in the daily activities. Some ways to make profits while making a difference are: 1.Environmental and social issues have taken a surge on the major conflicts of the society. Solving these issues as a means to accelerate growth and make profits can help not only the society but also the company. The effect of improving the society as a whole would definitely leave a good impact on the day to day activities of the company. It also leads to chances of increasing the customer base. 2.Employees form an integral part of the company, and without them no functions can be carried out. Considering the welfare of the employees as a human being and providing them with healthy and friendly working conditions would also improve their productivity levels and their willingness to work and also initiate in inducing creative ideas for the firm. 3.Spreading a word about the good deeds performed by the members of the enterprise encourages others to do the same. Even small companies can bring a big difference and earn some fame in the process. Confidence is the key to success, using social media platforms and advertising in the possible ways is all you really need to do. 4.Planning and strategizing before actually setting your foot in the market also helps to avoid mistakes and bring a difference smoothly and more effectively. Without prior planning and clear strategies, one might stagger in their journey to ‘bring a difference’ and also end with losses without achieving the desired output. 5.Setting up a defined goal and working in the direction to achieve it is a better way to reach till the end of the road safely. Instead of a vague idea about it, one should have a clear understanding of their final goals to achieve. This also portrays a systematic and smart way of working. 6.Asking the customers to help the company bring a change by providing their initiative in the process makes them feel a part of the firm and instills in them a sense of oneness. This can help them become loyal to the company in the long run and build trust in them by letting them know about your desired objectives for the society’s betterment. It only takes some willingness to take risk, and raising your hands up in the sky to help others. Helping someone is never a one way process, the deeds always come back to you in a good way. It might end up taking a little from the cash reserves of the company but if taken the appropriate steps, it would end up positively.

Jul 6, 2017 Running the race for long is a not an easy task but it can be managed if one knows what he needs to do in order to stay for long. In such great competition, striving for a long period can become a challenge and some ways to overcome these challenges are listed below: 1.Sticking to the core business activity, and following the steps to reach out to the already set goal maintains a clear view about the path one has to walk on and also the obstacles they might have to face, becomes visible gradually in the long run. Having a stable attitude towards the business and being able to take decisions accurately is the most important key to success. 2.Instead of having the objective of profit maximization, one should also focus on taking care of the social culture. They should be active in participating in activities promoting such trends and culture. 3.Evolution is the basic key to expansion. One needs to change with time. If they decide to stick to one condition, it will never help them to adapt to the constant changes in the society. Making a difference not only externally but also internally is equally important. 4.Always exploring opportunities to grow and grabbing them as you see it, helps beating competition and rise above them. In the long run, it is important to overcome your fears and competition, mostly new firms with latest technology, in order to stand separate and above all. 5.Having loyal employees and managers retains secrets and personal information and future plans intact. It is necessary to build healthy employee as well as customer relationships to make the firm run for a longer period. 6.Creating a vision for the business is of equal importance as of having a strategized plan and a defined objective. Having a vision for the business motivates the workers as well as the entrepreneur to work hard and give in their best to be able to achieve the benefit. 7.Running a business inevitably comes with some costs. But if you can reduce those costs whenever possible, it can lead to more opportunity over the long run. Saving on costs can also help in the expansion process of the business. 8.With the constant changes in social media marketing, it can be easy for businesses to overlook some of the critical factors that make up a successful social media strategy. One should always keep in mind adapting to the tools and techniques which come up with time, like these days, access to the business on social media platform is also convenient for the customers and helpful for the entrepreneurs. Every individual starts a business with the aim of running it not only till the day he dies, but to be passed on to his children and their children and so on. Following essential tips and tricks can help them achieve their desire.

There are three ingredients involved in the making of a good life: Learning, Earning and Yearning. Ms. Ivy Emmanuel, a behavioral skill trainer, leadership, life coach and NLP business practitioner sets a good example for a good life. Influenced by her efforts and hard work, it was great to learn about her experience. Interviewer: Please enlighten by sharing something about your company. Ms. Emmanuel: My Company is called clockwork we are a professional and organizational development company that delivers high impact trainings tailor made to suit specific organizational and personal needs. Our services include workshops on soft skills, behavioral skills, team work, experiential learning, out bound training, leadership and employee engagement. We work with various industries, educational institutions and small and medium business owners. I have been in the industry for about 6 years and as an entrepreneur for 2 years. Interviewer: How did you come up with the idea of such a business venture? Ms. Emmanuel: Training is extremely challenging as well as rewarding at the same time, I has been working as a freelancer as well as on the panel of many training companies. And I realized most companies look at the number of hours and charge their clients. But learning and development is a service which cannot be quantified easily, So it is essential that we become solution oriented and bridge gaps, which help transform the organization and mould individuals toward excellence. Creating value for organizations is the key in my business and that is exactly what we do! Interviewer: Where did you take your training from? Ms. Emmanuel: I have a taken a few international courses for being a trainer. I took up various specializations and have attended workshops and seminars from the best in the business and did my advanced behavioral training, ’Train the Trainer’ course from AIT, American Tesol. Also I completed 2 distance programs from a university in Sydney and another from Florida. I am also an ICF certified leadership coach and life coach; I hope to be a lifelong student!! Interviewer: How are your programs different from those of other companies? Ms. Emmanuel: Every organization is unique and so are we, clockwork strives to deliver high impact workshops which are transformational, and we do so using high quality training tools and materials, audio /visual aid and top class trainers who are passionate and trained to make a difference. Our sessions are experiential and activity based which keeps our trainees excited and on their toes while they learn. We give importance to the need analysis and post evaluation; I think we are also constantly trying to keep up with the latest trends and learn as an organization that keeps us grounded and fresh!! Interviewer: What motivated you take up training as a career? Ms. Emmanuel: This is a simple question!! I love what I do, it helps me live life purposefully and it’s a great way to express my talent and competence while adding value to every person I meet!! Interviewer: What have been your failures and what have you learned from them? Ms. Emmanuel: Like every entrepreneur I have had tough times with setting up my company ., every mistake you make teaches you a whole lot , My father has been my biggest inspiration he is a self made man and has achieved great milestones , sometimes when you fail all you need is someone to look up to ! He has taught me to stand tall, fight the odds and be patient with getting results. That’s my problem solving strategy. Building a brand and selling something which cannot be quantified was my biggest challenge with respect to my business , My husband happens to be a hardcore sales guy and he gave me one of the most important tips and that’s to build personal relationships before proposing business he encouraged me to go beyond small talk to build my networking skills . Interviewer: How did you come up with the name of your company? Ms. Emmanuel: Clockwork is a phrase used for continuity so I feel that every human being needs to have the quality of being a lifelong student and learning is a part of growth and development. And I feel clockwork is an apt name for Training and Development Company because training is a continuous process. We believe continuity helps build credibility over time. Interviewer: What would you like to advice budding entrepreneurs? Ms. Emmanuel: firstly it’s important to find your passion because starting a business can be hard and it’s your inner drive and motivation that fuels the journey. Second is step out of your nutshell get out and explore be the jack of all trades and master what you love most. It is also important to find out everything from the horse’s mouth and obtain as much knowledge from those who are already running a similar business. Now that you found your passion and collected adequate information about the business you want to start, the next step is to have clarity on the profitability of your business because at the end of the day a successful business has to show returns. My father always told me never to attempt a business which does not give you a 100% profit this guideline helps me set my financials in place. Believe in yourself, evaluate your journey, and be open and flexible to new ideas!! Interviewer: How has your life changed after becoming an entrepreneur? Ms. Emmanuel: the only thing constant in life is change!! being able to accept change in all its glory is true success, my journey as an entrepreneur has helped me have clarity in my core values, it has made me more confident and mindful .there has been a significant change in my positivity levels and i consciously invest my time an energy towards growth the most empowering part is being financially independent. Always remember your life does not get better by chance it gets better with change so go ahead and make a conscious effort to discover your true potential .