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Embrace, then apply

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Conversely, how long did it take to forget the details of the information conveyed in the training? No matter how good a training session or how compelling the information conveyed, if you do not apply what you have learned the value will be lost. How long did it take to put into practice the things you learned?

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Hire your replacement

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Train them: Hire the right people, then provide the training to accelerate their growth. Don’t let the cost of training deter you from training your people. Someone asked him, ‘What if you train everyone and they all leave?’ Stephen M.R.

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Guest Post: 10 Secrets of Effective Leaders

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Just because you’ve reached the management level doesn’t mean you’re done with your training. One Response Doug Taylor , on December 18, 2010 at 6:17 am said: Was reading an article about an executive who embodied your 10 points – Andrew Cherng at Panda Express. Set goals that are clear, reasonable and attainable.

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Speak the language

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Prior to heading to South America I spent two months in intensive language training. I learned more in the first week than I had in two years of high school Spanish.

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Do hard things

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I trained hard running an average of 35 miles per week for 18 weeks. The training was hard. My children for not hugging me after I would come home from a training run, but who always hugged me after I showered. My sister Jen for running several long training runs with me, and pushing me during the race. reach my goal).

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Guest Post: The “General” Manager – Soldier Lessons for the.

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However, one fact remains clear to you; your men did well, they performed as they were trained, and if they were to have encountered the enemy, they would have done well. In fact, a great way to increase productivity in a workplace is to cross-train employees across departments.

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Manager vs. ?

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Posted on September 27, 2010 by Michael Ray Hopkin Titles are an interesting concept. I recently attended a two-day training for product owners and I have to admit my view of the titles is changing. 5 Responses Jim Holland , on September 27, 2010 at 9:04 am said: Mike – great post. What do you think?