Off to Porto! Writing Retreat on “Conflict Management”

Bem-vindos! Porto is a city that inspires instantly. Narrow streets, views of the Douro River, historic façades, and small cafés create an atmosphere that both slows you down and sparks creative energy. Exactly the right setting for focused thinking and writing.
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Online Negotiation in a Time of Social Distance

The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced face-to-face meetings and travel, but deal making is still possible. Here you will find the best tips on how to negotiating virtually.
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Business Presentation Skills are a Critical Factor for Leaders and Sales Managers in UAE if They Want to Succeed

Millions of business presentations are given across the globe every day and thousands of presentations in Dubai, UAE. The need for managers and team members of a Chemical Company to give sales-pitches has become the norm. Yet, most of us don't like standing up and speaking in front of others. It can be a stressful experience, and for few they are overwhelmed by the fear of giving presentations.  As a result of this, business presentations could be highly ineffective. They have unclear messages, fail to motivate or engage audiences, add little or no value and are frankly boring. The good news: it doesn't need to be that way.
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Negotiation Skills Training in Singapore - Top Tips for Business Negotiations in South East Asia

In the end of May I was giving two negotiation skills trainings for a German chemical company at their sales office in Singapore. The participants came from different cultures as Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Singapore. Thanks to this great experience, I would like to share some findings with you on how to negotiate with customers or suppliers in South East Asia.
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