Group work, ain't always easy

Where to start…?

Well, getting to know your team members and working out what there clear strengths are is always a first for me. 

It gives you an initial platform to base the activities and tasks off of and allows you to familiarize yourself with each member. This may be handy when you are trying to get something done later on, so keep them in mind. (Networking people)  

Another thing is a notepad and pen. This can be used as a tool to mediate and jot down key ideas that group individuals may have to contribute to the task; it will also prove affective when reflecting back on the work when completed. 

Admittedly, I have been placed in groups that I may not have necessarily been too keen on, but have managed to put aside my differences, and get the job done. For some, this is no easy obstacle and can often cause climatic blows between team members resulting in miscommunication and sometimes the in completion of the end job, which is not what we should be aiming for. 

Learning to set aside these differences and completing the job is mostly difficult when you are one, too opinionated or two, not opinionated enough, Although, presented are two extremes by learning to have a controlled balance between the two, you are enabling yourself to play a neutral part within the group, which will be noted by team members as a comfortable trait that they can trust and relate to in the future.

“Too many chiefs and not enough Indians”

In the bid to be top dog, it is possible that you will tread on toes and possibly damage your reputation as a leader. Some people are natural born leaders and taking control is nothing new to them. Picking this leadership trait up is as easy as watching carefully for body language, dialogue and written communication, a leader will be forward facing and at the front, they will converse with purpose and meaning, and finally they will write in a detailed form, to help preserve the information for future reference.

The best advice I could give is, to never be the center of attention, share the workload, help each other out and be open to new ideas. Narrow minded and selfish team members will be left behind and there is no doubt that it will show.

Be a team and be proactive.

PR AND BLOGGING

Are you feeling slightly down or unhappy??

Did you just have a really awful meal at what you thought was highly rated restaurant??

Or...did you just find something amazing and would love to share it with the world??

THEN WHY NOT BLOG ABOUT IT??

With the growth of the "world wide web"blogging has become a new super power in the social media world.  Companies that were skeptical about this new thing called "Blogging" are now jumping at the opportunity to get insight into how people think, feel and act about particular topics.

A blog (short for weblog) is an online personal journal that is updated frequently for general public consumption.

The free ability to freely see what people think about is the key to what could be seen as great marketing and PR (Public Relations). Getting inside your target groups head’s (metaphorically speaking) and understanding what their likes and dislikes are affects how well the message you are trying to convey is understood. Everyday a new question or discussion is launched by hundreds of companies worldwide. So, as an awesomely great tool that is free and at the disposal of anyone who has the internet and computer, what could be easier than having it all in the one place and on a time-line where people can view and add to wherever and whenever they want.

BLOGGER INFO LINK

PROS AND CONS OF BLOGGING

The link above leads to a web page which talks about the pros and cons of blogging. It also talks about why people “Blog”. Understanding who and why people blog is essential when assigning your blogger or becoming a blogger yourself. There are certain styles people can relate to and understand, therefore when blogging, having an idea about the who, what and why helps if you are planning on sending a message or evoking interest.

PR in the 21st century is becoming more and more focused on the web, and rising to E-web stardom is something so many companies strive for because of its influence in today’s growing society. E-web stardom can be achieved through witty and specific posts. Whether it be a picture, text or even a song, having constant activity on your blog and updating the information about your products allow, the viewer to get involved and find something that interests them. Once they see something they like, allowing individuals the opportunity to have input over particular items gives others an insight into what the customer satisfaction levels are like, as well as, feedback on the product overall.

So, as you probably understand, it’s all about the power of persuasion and how accessible that persuasion is to the consumer and individual. PR people understand this, and are adapting to the use of this tool as they know that it is indeed a “super power” for getting messages and information across both effectively and efficiently.

Public relations hotspot BH inc.

HOW LUCKY DO WE HAVE IT!!

Well If you are looking at this blog I will presume that you can read and write. Have you ever wondered what life would be like if that all went away. Imagine waking up one morning and not being able to understand or interpret a message someone had left you, whether it be by text message, email or even a hand written note, all the words are foreign and you have no way of understanding this message without asking for another persons help. About seven million or 46% of the Australian adult population lack the literacy skills to cope with the demands of modern life and work and understand, for example, a newspaper article or read a bus timetable (ABS 2006).

Scary statistic wouldn’t you agree?

So the next time you hear or see someone struggling, have a go, help them out or even just let them know you are there to help, i can’t really imagine anything worse than feeling alone. It’s just one of those things…

Be Inspired..!!

Everyday people are inspired by some of the simplest things, whether it be a song, maybe another person, it could be art, music, or even a thing of nature. Whatever it may be, people find things that make them think and act in different ways, which leads to some incredulous ideas, ideas beyond some peoples wildest dreams. One idea equates to a million possibilities.

Look around you…the inspiration is everywhere!!