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As far as we know, no-one's last words have been "I wish I'd spent more time at the office", but in the fast-paced, round-the-clock business world of the twenty-first century, many managers and employees find themselves spending more waking hours at work than they do at home.

No one can deny that the internet has revolutionised the way in which the world does business. In the twenty-first century customers have greater and easier access to more retailers, service providers, product reviews and comparisons than they've ever enjoyed before...

Whether you're a business leader, sales manager or other management professional, an occasion will inevitably arise when you are called upon to stand before a group of people to speak or make a presentation. Good public speaking and presentation skills are an asset for any manager or leader, but for many people, the prospect of standing before an audience and talking or presenting is a prospect that fills them with dread.

Providing feedback, whether good or bad (but always constructive), is an integral part of every leader's and manager's role. It's understandable that most managers find giving feedback, when performance or behaviour falls below required standards, a greater challenge than providing praise.

Effectively managing the performance of a team or individual employees to ensure continued productivity and business success is an important aspect of any manager with responsibility for staff.

Let’s assume we’ve got the basics covered – you’ve set the appointment up correctly – the right amount of time has been allocated, a room has been booked, you’re there in plenty of time, you look professional in terms of your appearance and you’ve bought the right literature and materials with you.

You often hear the phrase “Death by PowerPoint”, it is generally the go-to tool whenever you are tasked with giving a presentation. The issue when the audience switches off to a presentation with lots of detail given by slides isn’t necessarily that the tool is being used in the first place – PowerPoint is a great starting place for planning a presentation – it’s just that the presenter becomes too reliant on that format and too predictable.

One of the most useful things to have within your company to aid employee development is an LMS. LMS stands for Learning Management System. An LMS allows you to create, manage, and track online learning, encouraging growth and personal or professional development. But if you don’t already have an LMS, how do you create one?

You have likely noticed that we recently launched a brand-new, upgraded learning management system or LMS as it is commonly known. This enhancement promises to bring you an even more engaging and efficient learning experience. Our new design is sleek and easier to navigate whilst smoother operation and new resources and tools will help you achieve your goals more effectively.

In today's fast-paced business environment, fostering a cohesive and productive team is more crucial than ever. Two powerful tools that have gained prominence in enhancing team dynamics are MTa kits and Belbin's Team Role Model. Here, we delve into how these resources can be revolutionary in team-building training, offering a new perspective on assembling and nurturing effective teams.

In the complex landscape of human emotions, the amygdala plays a pivotal role, especially in what is known as the "amygdala hijack." This term, coined by psychologist Daniel Goleman in his groundbreaking work on emotional intelligence, refers to the process by which our emotional responses can override our rational thought, leading to immediate and often disproportionate reactions to certain stimuli.

Maguire Training are proud to collaborate and be a Founding Member of ProAge. In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, age inclusivity is an essential, yet often overlooked, component of a successful and harmonious workplace. ProAge are a member-driven UK charity focused on age inclusion in the workplace. Through facilitative leadership, they help organisations to create working environments where the skills and experiences of older workers are valued and utilised to leverage the power of multigenerational collaboration, improve profitability, and create stronger, innovative teams.