Sit down and shut up

Posted on January 28, 2012 by dludlow

What I do is my business, I don’t have to justify myself to anyone. People that stick there nose in are probably just jealous. There are some people with opinions, that’s fine but unless what I do affects you directly keep your opinions to yourself. Life is for living, hahaha some people think life is for gossiping well all I can say to you people is ***********

Strange how certain people put themselves above everybody and whats good for them is not good for everyone else.

So if you are the lazy loud person I know sit down, shut up and get on with what it is you are supposed to be doing.

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Respect

Posted on January 28, 2012 by dludlow

Respect at work is something that is earned. As a manager you cannot just expect staff to respect you. The following list are just some things you need to consider.

  • How do you communicate with staff?
  • What knowledge do you have
  • Do you respect the knowledge and skills of your staff
  • Are you a control freak
  • Do you let go and allow your staff some freedom

As a manager you should trust staff and allow them to develop. It is surprising what you will get back. If staff feel they have to come to you for every little decision then you are doing something wrong. Being consistent is also very important, having favourites is so noticeable by other staff. I believe in working hard and playing hard but there must be a noticeable line between the two. It is so sad when it is all work with no recognition of what you have achieved and along with that no fun. The happiness and motivation of staff starts right at the top and then cascades through the management team to all the staff. If your company is struggling you need to look at yourself and not blame all around you. Working life is a big part of all our lives and your job as a manager is yes to making a profit but importantly to make this big part of everyone’s life a happy experience.

Happy staff are productive staff.

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Puff the Magic Dragon

Posted on October 14, 2011 by dludlow

Lyrics | Peter, Paul & Mary lyrics – Puff, The Magic Dragon lyrics

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Having a Vision

Posted on October 5, 2011 by dludlow

My strap line in everything I do or work on is ‘Planning for Success’. In business, to start any kind of planning there must be a vision. A vision helps form a business plan. A vision helps employees understand and support the direction. How can you possibly plan unless there are some initial visions. Visions can be slightly crazy but at least it gives some sort of focus. Once there is a vision that everyone knows about then the thought process and planning can start to break the vision down into realistic and achievable bite size objectives. An unclear vision just does not send the right messages. A business can’t plan unless there are some clear visions. This normally has to come from the top with passion, with enthusiasm, with some understanding, with sincerity, with support, with trust and the list can go on. When staff understand the vision, they then understand the business plan and in turn understand more about how their tasks and objectives are contributing to fulfilling the vision. This will make more of a success of any business. Staff will contribute to the achievement of the vision but they need to know what it is and that it is a genuine vision.

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Hotels and Resorts Philippines

Posted on July 18, 2011 by dludlow
Hotels and Resorts Philippines

Hotels and Resorts Philippines

A great new web site with easy to navigate and search facilities to help you find a hotel or resort when booking places to stay for holidays and business trips in the Philippines.

The Philippines is such a great destination for a holiday with such lovely and friendly people. Hotels and Resorts Philippines

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Creative Arts Directory

Posted on July 16, 2011 by dludlow

 

Creative Arts Directory.

Creative Arts Directory

A UK Directory of Self Employed, Freelance educational consultants in the field of Creative Arts. With the changes in the way UK schools deliver creative arts I can see this being very popular with both schools and the self employed teachers and consultants

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Social Networking in Business, Learning, Education and Assessment

Posted on July 14, 2011 by dludlow

This is a topic that could spark much discussion but there is no getting away from the fact that social networking is fast becoming an environment to communicate, share and network both in business life and personal life. The two are beginning to merge and in the world of learning and education are becoming accepted. There are a whole host of web sites and services that can come under this banner. I believe we should explore some of the possibilities.

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Suits and Ties

Posted on July 8, 2011 by dludlow

I am beginning to think after many years of wearing a collar, tie and suit and believing that it should be no other way, that it is now time to change. I used to believe dress smart work smart. But times are changing. Many companies now seem to allow a lot more flexibility. If staff are not face to face with customers then why wear business suits. How boring is a collar and tie in this day and age. Companies that like staff to be the same as a way of identity, provide polo shirts or similar.

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Interestingly females seem to have much more choice than males. In the summer males continue with suit, collar and tie while at the same time females seem to get away with summer dresses and sandals or even flip flops. Well in my view things really should start to change, which they are in a lot of young and forward thinking companies. We seem to be stuck in a lot of traditional ways which I know will change over time but it all seems slow to me.

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Wedding Photographer Milton Keynes

Posted on July 8, 2011 by dludlow

I have just had some great family portraits done by a photographer in Milton Keynes. I am so impressed with the work he done I thought he deserved a mention on my blog. He lives in Milton Keynes but will travel further to surrounding areas like Buckingham, Bedford etc. He has been a keen photographer for many years and has offered his services as a photographer in Milton Keynes for over twenty years. I am booking him to take my wedding photos next year. I have also seen much of his work he has done for weddings, portraits, commercial, travel and proms and they are excellent and of a very high standard. As a person living in Milton Keynes myself it was ideal as he is able to set up his photographic gear and virtually turn my living room into a studio. So you can have your portraits and family photos taken at home or even choose one of the nice parks or lakes in Milton Keynes and have your photos taken out on location. He produces some really top quality wedding albums and photo books. After your shoot you can order albums, books, DVDs or simply go on-line and order extra photos from his web site. So if you live in or near Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and require a wedding photographer or a photographer for an event like a party or prom night or even a photographer for some commercial work then visit Digital Masterpiece Photography Milton Keynes

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My main blog

Posted on May 4, 2011 by dludlow

Please visit my main training and education blog at www.dludlow.info

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