Sometimes we just assume that everybody knows how to search the internet effectively. But it’s actually a skill and, while most of us can get by, you can actually get more efficient and more effective results with a little know-how.
Most of us could use help taming that inbox! Learn to process your incoming email in such a way that your inbox is empty at the end of the day. Hint: don’t use your inbox as a to-do list or for file storage!
The way we share information and work together is quickly evolving as more and more software and services move to the cloud. Users can be unaware of, or overwhelmed by, software changes, especially as Microsoft, Google and others continue to push updates more frequently and often with very little fanfare.
This video presents a neat system for creating (and remembering!) strong passwords without reusing the same password more than once.
This one will at least wake you up. But once you get past the home-video feel and become accustomed to the high energy of the presenter, it’s truly useful information.
“On any given day we're lied to from 10 to 200 times, and the clues to detect those lie can be subtle and counter-intuitive.” Learn how to recognize deception -- and why honesty is a value worth preserving.
Another TED talk. Maybe you’ve already seen this one; millions of people have. We are wired for human connection, and we don’t leave that behind when we come to work. That’s why this is a great training video. It is about showing up in our lives, and showing up at work fully human and ready to rock.
Taking the time to give clear concise directions pays big dividends, especially when it comes to training the next generation of workers. This is a good reminder to be direct and explicit with our expectations.
Spoiler alert: it’s inoculation. Which has been surprisingly under-represented in the management and leadership training I have participated in. But it’s brilliant and simple and I will definitely add it to my repertoire.
Feedback is just so important to employee development and satisfaction, we couldn’t put together a list without including it. There are a ton of videos available, but we chose this one: with a professorial demeanor, Malcolm Munro delivers a solid, very approachable presentation on constructive feedback.
Including this one just because it’s awesome. Hope you like it!