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10 ways to deal with a bad boss

Is your boss about to drive you crazy? Here are some coping strategies to help you keep your sanity and maybe your job.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Boss, Calvin Sun, Blogging, Recruitment & Selection, Strategy, Internet, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Management

Download resources 2009-11-02

10 public speaking traps and how to avoid them

You can sail past most problems that pop up during a presentation if you're ready for them. These strategies will help you finesse common public speaking pitfalls. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Public Speaking, Calvin Sun

Download resources 2009-10-01

10+ things to check when your presentation runs into technical problems

Sometimes, it's the little things that derail a presentation - and it's easy to get rattled and overlook them. This list will help you troubleshoot some common presentation glitches.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Presentation, Calvin Sun, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2009-09-08

10 ways technology can help (or hurt) your professional image

Increasingly sophisticated communications options have introduced a number of gotchas into the business world. Calvin Sun looks at some phone, email, and voicemail best practices that will help ensure that you make the right impression.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Calvin Sun, E-mail, Blogging, Online Communications, Internet

Download resources 2009-07-13

10 ways to raise the credibility of your IT group

Your IT department can't succeed or contribute value to the organization unless you have the respect and trust of the executive team and your customers. Here are some strategies that will help you build a solid reputation for your IT group.This download is also available as an entry in our...

Tags: Information Technology, Calvin Sun, Strategy, Management

Download resources 2009-06-17

10+ ways to learn more efficiently

To succeed as an IT pro, you have to pursue knowledge and new skills on an ongoing basis -- even if you have limited time and rusty study habits. Calvin Sun shares a dozen pointers that will help you master -- and remember -- new material.This download is also available...

Tags: Habit, Calvin Sun, Blogging, Strategy, Internet, Management

Download resources 2009-05-13

10 office gaffes to avoid

Have you ever wanted to disappear after committing some stupid faux pas? If it occurs in a professional context, it could be more than embarrassing -- it could cost you business or hurt your career. Calvin Sun looks at some preventable gaffes.This download is also available as an entry in...

Tags: Calvin Sun, Professional Development, Blogging, Career, Internet

Download resources 2009-04-08

10+ phrases that can be irritating or offensive

It's possible to rub someone the wrong way without even realizing it -- all because you used the wrong expression at the wrong time. Calvin Sun discusses 11 such expressions and looks at how you can sidestep problems by being careful when you use them.This download is also available as...

Tags: Expression, Calvin Sun, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2009-03-16

10 ways to gain and keep the loyalty of your staff

You depend on your team to be productive and reliable so that the entire IT department can be successful. But to get everyone to do their best work, you need to build a relationship of trust and support. Here are some tips to help you build staff loyalty.This download is...

Tags: Staff, Calvin Sun, Team Management, Blogging, Strategy, Management, Internet

Download resources 2009-03-03

10+ ways to reduce wordiness in your writing

When you streamline your wording, your message becomes more powerful and clear. Calvin Sun looks at how eliminating just a few superfluous phrases can tighten up your writing and give it more punch. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Punch, Calvin Sun, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2009-02-13

10+ ways to avoid misunderstandings at work

Miscues happen all the time in business communications, and the results can range from annoying to disastrous. Here are some simple rules to follow that can save you a world of trouble when dealing with colleagues and partners.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Business Communication, Calvin Sun, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2009-02-02

10+ ways to overcome bureaucratic obstacles

Being thwarted by a bureaucratic roadblock can be a huge aggravation. Your task may be simple, but some red tape, regulation, or gatekeeper stands squarely in your path. Calvin Sun offers some advice to help you remove the barriers and get back on track.This download is also available as an...

Tags: Calvin Sun, Blogging, Regulations, Internet, Government

Download resources 2009-01-23

10 memory aids to help prevent misused words

Do you have trouble remembering which word to use in certain situations? Plenty of words are similar and easy to confuse -- and that can make you sound stupid even if what you've written is brilliant. Here are some tricks for choosing the right word.This download is also available as...

Tags: Word, Memory, Calvin Sun, Blogging, Flash Memory, Internet

Download resources 2009-01-12

10 ways to take the pain out of performance planning

Staff performance planning may not be at the top of your list of enjoyable manager tasks -- but it's one of your most important responsibilities. Calvin Sun offers some pointers that can help ease the process.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Performance, Calvin Sun, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Download resources 2008-12-08

10 things you should do (and not do) at your company's holiday party

The holiday party is full of opportunities to shoot yourself in the foot -- but you may also get a chance to do your career some good. Calvin Sun offers a list of party do's and don'ts to help you steer the right course.This download is also available as an...

Tags: Holiday, Calvin Sun, Professional Development, Blogging, Career, Internet

Download resources 2008-12-01

10+ ways to work more effectively from home

There are plenty of advantages to working from home, but there are certain pitfalls as well. Calvin Sun has worked from home for many years, and he offers some pointers for making things go smoothly.

Tags: Pitfall, Calvin Sun

Download resources 2008-11-26

10+ survival tips on business travel to Beijing

If you're going to spend some time working in Beijing, your experience will be much better if you know what to expect and how to prepare. Calvin Sun is living in Beijing through the winter and he shares the practical lessons he's learned.This download is also available as an entry...

Tags: Beijing, Calvin Sun, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2008-11-21

10 ways to improve your office etiquette (and avoid being the annoying co-worker)

Office environments typically require us to work in fairly close quarters, so a little consideration and cooperation can make life a lot easier. These guidelines will help you -- or maybe the irritating colleague in the next cube -- avoid distracting and potentially obnoxious behavior.This download is also available as...

Tags: Calvin Sun, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Internet, Office Suites, Software

Download resources 2008-11-05

10 tips on conducting effective interviews

Whether you're having a discussion with an employee about performance issues, trying to gather information about why a project failed, looking for feedback from a staff member about team dynamics, or evaluating someone for possible promotion, conducting a successful interview requires skill and planning on your part. Here are some...

Tags: Team, Performance, Interview, Calvin Sun, Team Management, Performance Management, Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Download resources 2008-10-28

10 mistakes to avoid when seeking a new job

Sometimes, all it takes is a small mistake or oversight to turn off a potential employer. Calvin Sun offers this list of job-search gaffes that could torpedo your chances of getting hired.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Job, Mistake, Calvin Sun, Blogging, Recruitment & Selection, Internet, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Download resources 2008-10-14