The art of persuasion makes use of many methods to be effective. There are techniques that master persuaders use in order to try and persuade people in different ways. The most important thing is to learn what it is that motivates people and work on that motivation in order to get them to do something. If taken to the extreme, the art of persuasion can be used as a manipulation tool to let others do something at a loss to them but to achieve personal gain for another. In this case, persuasion ca…

Learning how to delegate work is an important skill for managers. Some managers believe that the best work is one that they do themselves. It may be effective up to a certain point. But as projects become bigger and needing more and more manpower, delegation of work may be inevitable. Managers should learn how to delegate the work. Not only will it help make the work less stressful, sharing the workload also results in a more productive working environment. Effective delegation of work takes tim…

Employees take pleasure in receiving positive feedback. Praise and recognition on a job well done can boost morale, encourage productivity as well as motivate employees to do even better. Good managers should learn how to give positive feedback more effectively. Here are some useful tips that can help managers do just that. Timely Positive Feedback The best time to hand out positive feedback is right after every job done well. After hearing that a task is accomplished on time or objectives are m…

Handing out negative feedback to employees is one of the most difficult things managers have to do. But it is a job that needs to be done to ensure that employees learn from mistakes and improve on their jobs. But the way negative feedbacks are given out would affect how it is received. Manager should develop the skill of giving out negative feedbacks the proper way.  When an employee botches a certain task, a reprimand may be next in the agenda for the manager. Shouting and scolding at the empl…