Literally translating to “good change,” Kaizen is a productivity philosophy that was developed in post-WWII Japanese manufacturing. The process was meant to challenge the status quo by introducing small, continuous improvements. While other methods of productivity and accountability – like to-do lists and the pomodoro technique – provide a definitive framework for achieving your goals,…
Category: Soft Skills
Dale Carnegie Digest: Top 5 Blog Posts of 2019
Thank you for making Dale Carnegie Training part of your self-improvement journey! In 2019 we published over fifty articles on public speaking, leadership, and soft skills, and the following five were the most popular amongst our readers. Stay tuned for 2020 and a whole new set of content that will help you to achieve your…
Problem Solving Cycle
One of the main roles of a leader is to solve problems. Whether it’s infighting between team members, frequent delays on important shipments, or managing last-minute requests from clients, there will always be questions to be answered and decisions to be made. The secret to effectively and efficiently solving these problems is a systematic approach….
5 Dale Carnegie Quotes to Get You Through the Holidays
“By criticizing, we do not make lasting changes and often incur resentment.” Don’t like how a family member cooked the turkey? Not a fan of a friend’s new hair style? While it might be tempting to let everyone know how we feel, what is that really going to achieve? The turkey can’t be re-made, and…