3/2009

In Australia, most of the time it is not the 100 per cent solution that is aimed at. The preferred approach is more pragmatic. “That’ll do” is a typical Australian comment. Don’t try changing processes that work if there aren’t good reasons for the change. Lea Köhler with tips for working down under. 

Don't just walk away when you finish a conversation. It's important to leave the person you were talking to with a positive impression. In this video, Bob Dignen gives advice on the best way to end a conversation. 

Peope who have rapport are on the same wavelength, explains Bob Dignen in his third video on socializing. What is rapport? How can you build rapport with your colleagues and business partners? 

It’s time now for The Maine Event, our regular dialogue from an event management company in London. The team is feeling the effects of the global financial crisis. Does it mean some jobs will have to be cut?

In the second of our Business with Bob videos on the topic of socializing, Bob Dignen focuses on how to handle first meetings with new contacts. Instead of waiting for someone to make small talk with you — you should be proactive!