Archive for the ‘Business’ Category
Whistle-Blowing
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: June 28, 2009
Whistle blowing is that to publicly allege concealed misconduct on the part of an organization or body of people, usually from within that same organization. This misconduct may be classified in many ways; for example, a violation of a law, rule, regulation and/or a direct threat to public interest, such as fraud, health/safety violations, [...]
The EU is a high tax area – on average
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: April 8, 2009
The European Union, taken as a whole, is a high-tax area. In 2006, the last year for which detailed data are available, he overall tax ratio, i.e. the sum of taxes and social security contributions in the 27 Member States (EU-27) amounted to 39.9 % of GDP (in the weighted average; see Table 1); this [...]
“Obama’s rhetoric not enough” says Iranian leader..
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: March 24, 2009
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Saturday he sees no change in U.S. policy toward Iran despite the U.S. promise of a “new beginning.”
Khamenei said a change in rhetoric is not enough, and Washington must practice what it preaches, according to the English-language Press TV channel in Iran.
He also promised that Iran will change [...]
Team building-Out-of-the-box
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: March 16, 2009
- In: Business| Education
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Working in a team environment provides an excellent opportunity to develop invaluable skills, positive energy and innovative approaches to problem-solving. The best of these activities uses the dynamics of play and the right amount of humor to encourage brainstorming abilities. In short, an atmosphere of playfulness and a team building exercise with a built-in ‘fun [...]
Staying focused in business meetings.
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: March 6, 2009
It’s a common misconception that people with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)are unable to focus. ADDers are able to focus. It’s just that we have a hard time staying focused.That’s especially true when the activity calling for our attention isn’t one that we find especially engaging. Ever struggled to pay attention to a boring lecture? Or [...]
Avoid Groupthink During a Business Meeting
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: February 26, 2009
Over the last thirty years or so, group think has become a term against which all employers rebel because it signifies the end of creative and independent thought. When you have a tightly-knit group of people who work together, they are likely to conform to one another’s thought processes, making it almost impossible to foster [...]
Obama’s path to recovery
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: February 15, 2009
Most recenlt, President Obama won the votes for his “stimulus plan” for $787 billion showing the voters’ interest on his mission.
“This historic step won’t be the end of what we do to turn our economy around, but the beginning,” Obama said in his weekly radio and Internet address.
Obama has scored a significant victory [...]
Managing your working capital
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: January 30, 2009
Your level of working capital is intimately related to the flow of cash into and out of your business. Simply stated, you need enough working capital to setup the business, pay operating costs, and continue to operate until payment arrives 30, 60 or maybe even 90 days later.
But if you’ve used a lot of that [...]
To be Charismatic::…
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: November 14, 2008
- In: Business| LIfe
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Why is it that some people seem to exude charisma or presence which captivates and influences those around them, while others have the opposite effect? Did you ever wish you could be more charismatic or have more presence – whether it’s while you’re teaching, public speaking, at your work place, or in your day-to-day life?
Presence [...]
How effective are you at using your time?
Posted by: Lasitha Silva on: November 13, 2008
Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.
~ Carl Sandburg ~
Record and analyse what did you do yesterday?
Take a piece of paper (diary, planner or spreadsheet).
Divide your [...]
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