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Decision making and problem solving - when the computer says "no"

Making well-informed decisions in business is difficult at the best of times, and particularly important when times are tough. For example, when using MBTI (http://ianwooler.wordpress.com/2011/06/03/why-jung-still-matters-%e2%80%93-and-matters-to-knowledge-management/) as a frame of reference for making a decision we are reminded to take the following into account:What…See More

May 15

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Ian Wooler replied to Ian Wooler's discussion I help individuals (and teams) identify their motivations and preferences in order to enhance self-understanding and to appreciate individuals who are different from them in the group Business Leads Berkshire

"Marian, Sorry I missed your reply. Please call me on 07799657052 if you would like to discuss this further. Kind regards, Ian."

Jan 18

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Are you getting the most from your open and closed questions?

It is often said that 'you cannot, not, communicate' and when doing business face-to-face (and networking) we place great importance (and inevitably make judgements) on the messages we receive from the body language of others. In this context 'the body cannot lie' whereas 'words can be manipulated'.An example of the positive and proactive 'manipulation' of words is in our use of Open and Closed questions. I posted a blog about this yesterday and more information can be found via the following…See More

Jan 18

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From ‘Amplified Events’ to ‘Building Bridges for Moles’ – the Online Information Conference 2011

Last week I attended and presented at the Online Information 2011 Conference at Olympia. The Conference included many good speakers including great keynotes from Craig Newmark (effective social media and founder of craiglist and craigconnects) and Rachel Botsman (collaborative consumption). Earlier this year I made a blog post with a link to Rachel Botsman’s presentation at Tedtalks…See More

Dec 8, 2011

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Marian Mutumba-Ssali replied to Ian Wooler's discussion I help individuals (and teams) identify their motivations and preferences in order to enhance self-understanding and to appreciate individuals who are different from them in the group Business Leads Berkshire

"Hello Ian, I am looking for consumers and independent distributors of healthier beverages in 5 flavours; black coffee, latte, hot chocolate, green tea and mocha. Could you please tell me how much this will cost me. We normally have meetings on…"

Nov 5, 2011

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4 'power' points for you to consider as you prepare for your next presentation

Many of us use PowerPoint to support our presentations and many of us will have enjoyed/endured 'good' and 'bad' use of PowerPoint. The following link will take you to 4 points to consider when preparing for your next presentation. http://ianwooler.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/4-power-points-to-consider-as-you-prepare-your-for-your-next-presentation/See More

Oct 20, 2011

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Ian Wooler commented on Tom Clark's blog post Why, Why, Why, Why, Why?

"Tom, thanks for the post. The following is the link to my '5 whys' post earlier in the year http://www.networkinginberkshire.co.uk/profiles/blogs/why-why-why-why-why Kind regards, Ian."

Oct 20, 2011

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Workshops that work - wake up and smell the coffee?

Many of us have run and participated in workshops and their type, format and purpose can vary enormously. A lot of workshops are designed, planned and facilitated exceptionally well – but many are not. Do your workshops work? See my latest blog post via the following link for more information - …See More

Sep 23, 2011

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Barbara Patrick commented on Ian Wooler's blog post Note-taking at meetings – a knowledge resource or a waste of time?

"As an alternative, you could, of course, hire a decent PA who would take comprehensive notes and create action lists with appropriate deadlines. She/he would then hassle everyone to ensure that all follow up was accomplished before the next…"

May 28, 2011

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Note-taking at meetings – a knowledge resource or a waste of time?

We’ve all done it – attended a meeting or event and taken notes about the subject discussed; the key points made by presenters; references from the case studies/examples provided; actions we agreed to complete or those we were allocated; and have all no doubt dutifully jotted down the date of the next meeting. Why?In my latest blog (see link below) I highlight ways in which you can ensure that the notes you take a meetings become a knowledge resource - for action, reference, learning etc - and…See More

May 27, 2011

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Email Management - 5 steps for going on, and returning from, holiday

Managing email effectively and efficiently can be difficult at the best of times, and particularly difficult in the run-up to going on holiday, and when returning from, holiday. The following slide deck (available as a pdf download) outlines 5 easy Email ‘holiday’ Management steps.…See More

May 16, 2011

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Does your organisation have a ‘knowledge transfer holiday plan’ ready for the summer?

Three knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer related questions for you to ask yourself in the run-up to the holiday season. Q1 - Do you have plans in place to ensure that your business continues to perform when some of your staff are on holiday?Q2 - Do you have simple and consistent ways to help your staff share and transfer their knowledge to colleagues prior to going on holiday?Q3 - Do you have simple and consistent ways to ensure staff returning from holiday quickly catch-up with events…See More

May 12, 2011

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5 Tips to help reduce the number of emails you receive

I posted a blog on the following link earlier today - have a look at my 5 tips for reducing the number of emails you receive. http://ianwooler.wordpress.com/2011/05/05/5-tips-to-help-reduce-the-number-of-emails-you-receive/See More

May 5, 2011

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The Coalition, a Chancellor and a conservatory

The following is a link to my blog post 'The Coalition, a Chancellor and a conservatory' published earlier today.The key message or challenge contained within the story is that small enterprises sometimes hit a 'knowledge transfer' barrier and this prevents them from growing and being successful.http://ianwooler.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/the-coalition-a-chancellor-and-a-conservatory/See More

Mar 22, 2011

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Ian Wooler commented on Ali Heathfield's blog post Boundaries

"Ali, I often refer to boundaries and personal space when helping others with their 'stakeholder influencing skills and strategies'. The rule of thumb used (and best explained/demonstrated with a willing volunteer) is that anything…"

Mar 11, 2011

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How to avoid knowledge management myopia

The following link will take you to my blog post titled 'how to avoid knowledge management myopia'. http://ianwooler.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/how-to-avoid-knowledge-management-myopia/Just swap 'knowledge manager' for any management title or role relevant to your organisation and work out your own examples. See More

Mar 11, 2011

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Business Name: IDW Ltd

Type of Business: Knowledge Management and MBTI® Consultancy

Job Title/Role: Director

Tell Us About Your Business (include a phone number if you're happy to receive calls): I help organisations and individuals capture, transfer and re-use knowledge to improve performance, enrich business processes, and stimulate innovation - using enabling frameworks to create organisational environments in which knowledge flows as a 'system' and is managed strategically 'as an asset'.

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Decision making and problem solving - when the computer says "no"

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Are you getting the most from your open and closed questions?

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An example of the positive and proactive 'manipulation' of words is in our use of Open and Closed questions. I posted a blog about this yesterday and more information can be found via…

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