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Business » Communication » Training | By Robin Chandler @

There is a lot of talk about "change" - how important it is, how we should alter the way we do to things at work and in our personal lives in order to be more effective. Sometimes we even hear how it is essential to change even if just for change's sake. At Impact Factory, we too think that change is important. However we are more interested in the process of change and what the implications of change actually are. We exist within contradiction. On the one hand, we nee... more...

Business » Communication » Training | By Robin Chandler @

Organisations are turning more and more to external training companies to develop the 'soft' skills of their staff. With so much expertise available what do people need to look for to get the best from the training they buy in? At Impact Factory we have evolved a way of working with our clients which produces truly effective training programmes that take into account different and changing needs all the way from the briefing process right through to the delivery of the training ... more...

Business » Communication » Training | By Olivia Cain @

While price might be the number one consideration, there are a lot of other factors you should investigate when choosing to rent a training facility. First there is the obvious question: do the specs of the computers meet the technical needs of the training? You will want to check that the CPU speed, the memory, and the size of the hard drives. You will also want to make sure that the type and size of the monitors meet your needs. Next you need to ask about technical support. Is t... more...

Business » Communication » Training | By Robin Chandler @

Why executive coaching services are expanding and how best to use an executive coach. Why use an executive coach? Nothing to be ashamed of Unfortunately, for years, the idea of using an executive coach was looked on as a weakness. Somehow, the higher up people got in a company, the more responsibilities they were supposed to handle without any outward sign that they weren't superman or superwoman. It wasn't even supposed to be the image of the swan - serene ... more...