Ideal Consulting and Training Center

03/10/2021

With the world almost coming to a standstill last year, the lockdowns and the general shift caused by the pandemic forced many companies across the world to adjust to new ways of working. we adopted a hybrid way of working. Meanwhile, how has it been for you or your organization? What are your thoughts on the tips we have shared below?

18/09/2021

Capacity building is multidimensional and we are here to deliver the full package for your staff capacity. Get in touch with us and experience the change.

30/05/2021

For far too long, being nice has been mistaken for being weak. In reality, niceness is an necessary quality of leadership for the world we’re living in. It has become so rare that when someone does a kind act or goes out of their way to be nice to someone, it goes viral on social media. Being nice doesn’t mean you can’t make hard decisions or stand up to difficult people, it just means you are respectful, kind, and show empathy to your employees.

When kindness isn’t modeled in the workplace, we find ourselves in an environment that is, unhealthy and at worst, toxic. Today people are clamoring for a more human style of leadership. In an age of automation and AI, leaders hard skills are easily being replicated by smart technology. What will make the difference in effective leadership is soft skills.

Here are 7 ways I’ve found being nice can bring you more success as a leader at work. You can start to encourage a culture of being nice to others by carrying out random acts of kindness during your day.

1. Be considerate: Hold the door open for the person behind you. If you are going to the water cooler, ask someone close to you if they would like you to fetch water for them also.

2. Smile at a colleague. When you make eye contact and smile at someone you are showing that they matter which gives them a boost of happiness.

3. Mind your manners. Say “Good morning” or “Hello” to colleagues more often.

4. Show appreciation: Be more vocal in your praise. Acknowledge the contribution and efforts of others.

5. Listen more. Learn to listen with the intent to understand. Don’t just dismiss or ridicule others’ viewpoints. Listening shows that you care.

6. Offer support and help to team members who are struggling.

7. Treat everyone with the same level of respect, whether it be the janitor or the CEO.

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always.

The way you treat others shows your values and true character. You can’t influence others if you aren’t authentic. Employees are looking at you as a leader to determine if they can trust you.

In my experience, tough and nice doesn’t have to be incompatible. Managers, please use the human-to-human approach when dealing with employees. It’s people you are dealing with, not just a statistic on a graph. Get to know your people, meet them where they are, and be flexible. Employees want to be treated as human beings.

In the end, people make companies successful. Any strategy or business plan relies on motivated and engaged people to make it happen! It’s just like a relationship. For a relationship to last, there must be mutual respect, love, trust, understanding and appreciation. Without these, the foundation is shaky. This is why the most successful companies focus on people and relationships, and make sure both are not just managed but lead and cared for.

30/05/2021

Improving organizational leadership culture helps institutional growth and performance. Being an open leader wins it all. Be a leader not a BOSS.

29/05/2021

SKYPE INTERVIEW due to COVID-19?

PREP like this...

1. Test audio and camera.
2. Elevate your laptop to avoid staring down into the camera.
3. Dress professionally.
4. Position yourself at a table, against a plain, neutral background.
5. Check the lighting in the room.
6. Close all other applications on your laptop.
7. Silence your cell phone, and disable vibration.
8. Have a copy of your resume at hand.
9. Attach post-its around the laptop screen with prompts + questions you wish to ask the interviewer.
10. Exclude kids, from the room for the duration of the interview.
11. Have pen and paper at hand.
12. Have a glass of water next to you.
13. Have the phone number of the interviewer in case video connection is lost.

You have fully researched the company in depth.
You know who your interviewer is.
You have practiced behavioural questions using C.A.R.L (Context, Action, Result, Learning).

And you will send a “thank you” email within 6-8 hours of the interview.

Look into the camera, not the screen.
That’s the way to ACE a video interview!

Anything to add to my list, please?
Stay safe, well and wash your hands please!

16/03/2020

SKYPE INTERVIEW due to COVID-19?

PREP like this...

1. Test audio and camera.
2. Elevate your laptop to avoid staring down into the camera.
3. Dress professionally.
4. Position yourself at a table, against a plain, neutral background.
5. Check the lighting in the room.
6. Close all other applications on your laptop.
7. Silence your cell phone, and disable vibration.
8. Have a copy of your resume at hand.
9. Attach post-its around the laptop screen with prompts + questions you wish to ask the interviewer.
10. Exclude kids, from the room for the duration of the interview.
11. Have pen and paper at hand.
12. Have a glass of water next to you.
13. Have the phone number of the interviewer in case video connection is lost.

You have fully researched the company in depth.
You know who your interviewer is.
You have practiced behavioural questions using C.A.R.L (Context, Action, Result, Learning).

And you will send a “thank you” email within 6-8 hours of the interview.

Look into the camera, not the screen.
That’s the way to ACE a video interview!

Anything to add to my list, please?
Stay safe, well and wash your hands please!

16/03/2020

A key objective of NGO communication is to send out information and messages about your work and the impact you are making in the community. These are what keep people interested in you and invested in the work that you do.

A communications plan is a strategic plan to send out messages and information about your work to your organization’s stakeholders such as donors, media, board members, recipients, volunteers and so on through multiple channels. Here are 5 reasons why your NGO needs a strategic communication plan:

1. To Clarify Your Purpose and Objectives.
2. To Clarify Your Audience and Messaging
3. To Ensure Consistent Messaging
4. To Maintain A Connection Between Staff Members and Stakeholders
5. To Measure Success and Advance Progress.

Lets help you improve your organization communications strategy, Get in touch with us [email protected]

13/03/2020

Project proposal writers, please note:

There is a great different between PROBLEM and NEED in project management.

A problem is any situation/condition that has a direct negative effect on the health of a Community/society/individual.

Example:
1.Outbreak of diseases
2.Lack of clean water facility
3 .Eminent danger to human life

A need on the other hand is just a gap between the presence state of Community/society/individual to that of the desired state.

Example:
Building of school
Building of bridge
Building of road

Therefore, every proposal has either PROBLEM STATEMENT or NEED STATEMENT.

Just to let you know. Thanks

10/03/2020

05/03/2020

QUESTIONS to ask in INTERVIEWS?

Why is this important?
Because by asking questions you demonstrate interest, curiosity, passion, EQ, etc.

Here are some GENERIC suggestions:

1. “Why do you enjoy working for this company?”
-People love talking about themselves and you should get insight into workplace culture

2. “What is your Management style?”
-Your preference might be servant or consultative etc.

3. “What can you tell me about the team that I will be working with?”
-Know with whom you will be spending 40 hours+ per week of your life.

4. “What immediate challenges is the department facing?”
-Good way to probe about company weaknesses.

5. “How do you effectively provide feedback to your employees?”
-Find out how well management communicates.

6. “What is your expectation of me in the first 6 months in this role.”
-This will be an indication of pressure you may face.

7. “What are the top 3 values of this company?”
-A good integrity check.

Also ask questions about the technical and operational side of the role that you are interviewing for, based on the job description.

Please respect the cultural norms of your region.

Remember that interviews are 2-way conversations.
So be yourself and breathe!

02/02/2020

It time to invest more on Research across Somalia 🇸🇴, amazing things are happening which are worth looking into it to research.

01/02/2020

Tips for Improving INTERVIEW for ...................................................................................
12 ways to “speak” silently in an INTERVIEW:

Appearance and body language are key factors in interviews, and body language can often be “louder” than words.
So try following this non-verbal “language:”

1. Dress appropriately.
2. Walk in tall and straight.
3. Firm (but not crushing) handshake.
4. Smile.
5. Eye contact.
6. Sit back in the chair, upright; don’t
slouch.
7. Relax shoulders.
8. Feet on the ground, or cross legs
comfortably.
9. Lean in slightly when listening and
nod to emphasize interest.
10. Articulate with hand gestures to
avoid fidgeting.
11. Non-defensive postures. Eg. Don’t
fold arms in front of chest.
12. Mirror the body language of the
interviewer.

Physical “attitude” is often forgotten by job seekers in interviews.

BE the impression you wish to make!

By: Ideal Consulting & Training Center Team.