Bob Selden

Building Relationships - How To Increase Your Power and Influence

When I first started consulting, one of my business partners said to me "Bob, you know so many people in the industry and you are known to so many people, your people resources are so valuable to our business." I hadn't thought of it that way before. I'd merely been interested in making as many contacts as I possibly could so that I could build my knowledge of the industry and at the same... (posted by Bob Selden 3 years 245 days ago.)

Managers – Do You Have To Run A Motivational Training Session? - 10 steps to ensure success!

So, you’re a manager. So, you know you have to run a training session or a team meeting for your team (for the first time) that needs to be motivational and you’re not a professional trainer. So what! With a good plan and a well structured session, training can be enjoyable and most of all rewarding for both you and your team. Here’s how … 1. Get people... (posted by Bob Selden 4 years 291 days ago.)

Firing Someone – Does It Have To Be Painful, For Them and You?

The need to write this article came about through the recent experience of two of my friends. Both had been fired. One for supposed poor performance (although she had never been counselled and at the time was in fact on sick leave) and one because the start up facility she was employed by, suddenly closed down. Both were senior managers. Both were loyal, hardworking employees but are now very... (posted by Bob Selden 5 years 265 days ago.)